Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 29, 2025

For so many nonprofit professionals and grant writing consultants, the issue isn’t a lack of intention. And if your grant calendar lives in one place, your tasks in another, your drafts in a hidden folder, and your funder research on sticky notes… of course, your strategy is falling apart. It’s a lack of infrastructure. You get it.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 15, 2025

Nonprofit grantseeking, especially for grassroots teams or solo grant writers, often feels like an infinite cycle of scrambling and stress. It’s now available exclusively to members of our flagship course, Grant Writing Made Easier , marking a new chapter in streamlined, AI-powered nonprofit grant writing.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 23, 2025

Myth #3: AI Tools Are Too Technical for Non-Techies and Small Teams We get it—things like “prompt engineering” sound like something that belongs in a tech startup, not a nonprofit office with one barely-working printer and a squeaky desk chair. Your grant calendar is connected to your funder history. So, Is AI Coming for Your Job?

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 31, 2025

And while many nonprofits cling to outdated, compliance-focused grant practices, there’s a better way, especially when you equip your strategy with tools built for this moment. Why most nonprofit grant writing is falling behind, missing the mark. Nonprofits have been under-resourced and overburdened for decades. But we need to.

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Center for Major Gifts

APRIL 7, 2025

How to Transform Your Nonprofit Fundraising from School Carnival to Strategic Investment Warning: I suggest locking up any sharp objects and keeping a bottle of Pepto within arms reach. Nonprofits love events. Lets be real: too many nonprofits are still fundraising like it’s a PTA carnival. Staff burnout.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The warning signs included the ongoing toxic combination of low pay and overwhelming workloads endemic in nonprofit work that leads to exhaustion, mistakes, and ultimately burnout. As a result, nonprofit employees have quit their jobs at record levels since the start of the pandemic. Improve workflow. Focus on physical health.

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Candid

MARCH 7, 2024

In fact, another trend in the nonprofit sector (and elsewhere) is burnout. Consider blocking your calendar and/or adding your work hours in your email signature as a gentle reminder of when you’re not at work. Moreover, the absence of a daily commute can give you hours back each week. Use technology to your advantage.

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

It’s the perfect time to relax, get away, and kick back to enjoy some good books from Candid’s free nonprofit eBook collection. Are you worried that a nonprofit-related book will feel like a rain cloud over your summer vibes? Get the skinny on the essentials of nonprofit leadership, boards, fundraising, and social media marketing.

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CauseVox

MARCH 2, 2021

How To Combat Zoom Fatigue For Your Nonprofit Staff: Your staff are some of the most dedicated people you know. Although we probably won’t be able to stop having virtual meetings anytime soon, there are some steps you can take to help reduce the impact on their mental and physical health to prevent burnout. Implement “No Meeting” Days.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Taking a break from work gives your brain the chance to reset and recharge, and this is essential to avoiding burnout and staying productive all year long. But mark the rest of your days on your calendar at the beginning of the year, just like you mark your campaigns and events. How Many Days Should a Fundraiser Take Off?

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GiveSmart

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nonprofit development and marketing teams share similar goals in an organization. Both want to attract and retain donors to further their nonprofit's cause. While the methods these teams bring to the table differ, nonprofit leaders can have the departments work together to enhance social impact.

Retainer

GiveSmart

APRIL 24, 2024

Nonprofit development and marketing teams share similar goals in an organization. Both want to attract and retain donors to further their nonprofit’s cause. While the methods these teams bring to the table differ, nonprofit leaders can have the departments work together to enhance social impact.

Retainer

The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 13, 2023

But in the age of burnout and endless Excel sheets…how do you efficiently utilize data to guide you toward the right decisions? Why Marketing Data Matters for Nonprofits Think of data like a boosting fertilizer for all branches of marketing. Organize an easy-to-share calendar of upcoming events. Work with who’s already here.

Software

Just Write Grants

MAY 17, 2024

For nonprofit leaders like you, the relentless drive to make a difference can leave you feeling emotionally and physically drained. A recent National Council of Nonprofits survey paints a concerning picture: "stress" and "burnout" are driving talented staff out the door.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Hiring a grant writer is one of the most important decisions a nonprofit can make. Nonprofit organizations rely on outside funding to operate. A master’s degree and experience in a related field such as social work will show you that the candidate not only has relevant education but also has knowledge of nonprofits and how they work.

Consultant

CauseVox

JUNE 22, 2021

The long and short of it is that the Digital Fundraising Summit is a virtual conference designed to help nonprofit marketers and fundraisers thrive in today’s digital-first world. We recently conducted a survey of nonprofit professionals and found that your biggest challenges are growing fundraising with limited time + resources.

Fundraising

Just Write Grants

APRIL 16, 2024

Transparency is Key Maintain a clear and user-friendly online calendar that's your central hub for all scheduling information. Motivation and Engagement So now you know how to recruit and schedule your volunteers—how do you avoid burnout and keep those helping hands coming back for more?

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

As of January 25, there are 40,000 nonprofit members attending free tech networking events and workshops in 75 cities. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Boston, Massachusetts: February Salesforce Bootcamp 101 for Nonprofits.

Training

Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Volunteers are the backbone of any nonprofit organization. Clearly, volunteers are essential to your nonprofit’s ability to move its mission forward. Here’s what we’ll cover: Why are volunteers important to nonprofit organizations? Why are volunteers important to nonprofit organizations? Request a Demo.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 18, 2024

During my previous career, I was often on the edge of burnout doing my part to fulfill my organization’s vision of a world free of HIV and hepatitis. This responsibility requires us to recognize we can recover from and prevent burnout, but only when we intentionally approach well-being at all levels of our organization.

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 9, 2025

Still, many nonprofit professionals, specifically my fellow grant pros, have probably felt these feelings in the last two or three months, even if you have never felt them before. So, the simplest practice I'm engaging in is making sure I'm getting up from my desk several times a day to avoid burnout. Take care of yourself, friends.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 16, 2025

Grant writing is an essential part of nonprofit funding, but keeping track of multiple proposal deadlines can quickly become overwhelming. Create a Detailed Grant Calendar A grant calendar is your best friend when it comes to managing deadlines. Trello , Asana ) to set reminders for each deadline.

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Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

For nonprofits, content marketing is more than just getting the word out—it’s about telling your story, building a community, and creating lasting engagement. Unlike businesses, nonprofits face unique challenges like limited budgets and the need to create impact without direct financial returns.

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