GrantNews

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Sadly, even with this outreach funding can still be challenging for nonprofits. Because of this, GrantWatch lists grant funding opportunities for nonprofits and businesses to help them locate funding to cover overhead expenses. Funding to cover overhead is vital for any organization to flourish. Did you know?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 8, 2025

I know this is a tough time, especially if you’ve experienced funding cuts and your revenue is down. Keep it simple by planning ahead If communicating regularly with your donors sounds overwhelming, plan ahead by using a communications calendar. Fill your calendar with different ways to do that and update it as needed.

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GrantNews

JUNE 12, 2025

Funding for nonprofits is always a concern, and in today’s financial landscape, securing funding can be daunting. With the help of GrantWatch and strategic financial planning, nonprofits maximize their impact, attract new funding, and grow with confidence. In truth, every decision you make affects the impact of your group.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

DECEMBER 2, 2024

They have important work to do in the world, and their programs need funds to operate successfully, so what’s the hold up? The time it takes to receive funds depends greatly on the type of grant you are pursuing. For some foundations, their board of directors may only meet once in a calendar year.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 17, 2025

Right now were dealing with cuts in federal funding, tariffs, a plunging stock market, etc, which are creating constant chaos for us. Put together a communications calendar to help you with this. Another perennial problem is uncertainty and disruption in our world. It doesnt have to be anything elaborate.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2025

In this guide, we’ll explore six alternative funding ideas that nonprofits of all sizes should consider to complement their existing fundraising strategies. Tap Into Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) DAFs have become a fast-growing source of funding for nonprofits. These funds hold vast potential: recent data shows that over 1.7

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 8, 2025

the tax year, the school year, or the calendar year. The tricky thing with grant funding is that funders do not work on one universal timeline. So, what does that mean for nonprofits seeking eligibility for grant funding? Here’s what you need to know about when to seek grant funding. Is there a “season” for grants?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JUNE 30, 2025

For this post, I’m assuming your fiscal year is the same as the calendar year. You might have lost some federal funding, and cuts in federal funding can trickle down to the state and local levels. The midpoint of the year is a good time to see if you’re meeting your fundraising and communications goals.

Goals

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Early planning is key to securing the funding your organization needs to thrive in the new year. What projects or programs do you want to fund? Many funders announce their grant cycles well in advance, so you can start building a calendar of deadlines for the coming year. How do these align with your mission? What worked well?

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Grant Writer Team

MAY 1, 2025

Are you ready to leverage grant funding opportunities? However, if you apply a mission-forward strategy to your grant research, you will secure viable funding. Above all, it is key to apply for grants frequently to secure funding. Above all, it is key to apply for grants frequently to secure funding.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 9, 2025

Or convinced the grant wont be funded anyway, so why bother? Or calendar invites and stern reminder emails. The Ugly Truth: No One Cares as Much as You Do Most grant writers are shocked when they realize that the people they rely onprogram managers, finance staff, directorsarent intentionally trying to sabotage the grant. Or skeptical.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As a national database with over 9,500 available grants , GrantWatch also lists funding opportunities that can help your nonprofit enhance its digital marketing efforts and expand its reach online. Develop a Social Media Calendar Consistency is key. Funding helps attract visitors and support local events.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Donor-advised fund (DAF) disbursements to charitable organizations declined 1.4% By the 2023 calendar year-end, the Dow was 13.7% The National Philanthropic Trust began tracking donor-advised fund data in 2007. during 2023 to $54.77 Likewise, contributions into DAFs by donors decreased 21.7% during 2023, compared to 24.1%

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Gross Revenue vs. Net Profit Start with the big picture: total funds raised (gross profit) and subtract expenses to determine your net profit. Cost-to-donor ratio: How much did you spend to raise funds? This reveals your events true financial impact. Tracking expenses will help you understand the total cost of hosting your event.

Fundraising

Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 3, 2025

As you are building your nonprofit, most nonprofits early on come to understand that they must increase their funding so they can serve more people, serve the community, and do all the things that they got into this industry to do. As you are building revenue sources, you need to focus on diversifying funding sources.

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Capital Campaign Pro

APRIL 21, 2025

Others have quietly vanished from grant calendars. The need for services […] The post Bridging the Gap: 10 Steps to Running a Successful Gap Funding Campaign appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro. With Congress slow to finalize agency budgets, federal grants that organizations have relied on for years are frozen in place.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

However, proper financial oversight is critical to make the most of those vital funds. Effective grant management goes beyond tracking funds in your CRM its also about budgeting effectively, prioritizing programs that need financial support, and delivering timely reports to grantmakers. Focus on funding gaps.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 6, 2024

While nonprofit fundraising takes many forms like hosting events, corporate sponsorships, membership programs, and even knocking door to door, grants are the tried-and-true funding staples. Grant-seekers can then add the grant of interest to their Grants Calendar. The same holds true for some small businesses.) New to Grants?

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Just Write Grants

JULY 16, 2025

Learn how to build a grant calendar, create prep checklists, avoid burnout, and craft powerful storytelling to secure more funding. Get your nonprofit ready for fall grant season!

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 27, 2025

Create a special section in your communications calendar specifically for monthly donors to help you with this. You could encourage donors to give via an electronic funds transfer from their bank account instead. Many nonprofits start out communicating regularly with their monthly donors and then disappear after a couple of months.

Donation

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 23, 2024

He was facing a significant tax liability if he didn’t get this completed before the calendar rolled into January. After a tremendous team effort, the donor successfully transferred his entire ownership into a donor advised fund (DAF) on December 30. This allowed him the complete deduction in that calendar year.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

Because of this, we expect 2025 to provide a platform for social funding on behalf of causes like equality, inclusion, mental health, and other support for underrepresented groups to use social media to increase awareness for their cause. For example, you can apply for grants to fund equality training for your team. Author Unknown 5.

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GrantNews

MARCH 10, 2025

What’s more, as more women step into entrepreneurship, grant funding is paving the way, proving that with the right financial support, nothing is out of reach. GrantWatch , a premier grant database, is where Women-Owned, Grant-Fueled businesses can go for eye-opening funding opportunities. Women-Owned, Grant-Fueled, Unstoppable!

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

By now, GivingTuesday has become a fixture on nonprofit calendars, inspiring generosity worldwide. If your organization had a matching gift goal for GivingTuesday but didn’t reach it, check with your funder to see if they will allow you to continue raising funds until it’s met. But why stop there?

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GrantNews

JANUARY 9, 2025

Each rejection offers valuable lessons that can improve your chances of securing funding in the future. Unfeasible Budget: The higher the funding amount, the more stringent the rules. If they don’t, it’s unlikely they will fund your cause. Most funding organizations require additional items that you need to include.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 30, 2025

You likely already have the due dates in your calendar – use this time to connect with relevant stakeholders on the grant’s status. Author Bio: Jillian King is a self-professed grant nerd who is passionate about helping non-profits secure aligned funding to make real change in the world. A Tool for Internal Communication.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Several years ago, I worked with a nonprofit client who had received funding from a particular foundation many times in the past. This extra step can make the difference between receiving funding and being rejected. Serving on boards of other organizations funded by the funder. It is not just about applying for every grant.

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GrantNews

MAY 5, 2025

Fueling much of this momentum is access to grant funding. With tools like the SMART Grant Search and pre-sorted categories tailored to women , small businesses , and startups , users can find the funding that matches their vision. Women-owned businesses and businesses in rural regions are eligible to receive additional funding.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

This is especially important now because of the current chaos of eliminating (and then not eliminating, at least for now) federal grant funding. This guest post by John Killoran covers a variety of revenue sources to help you diversify your funding. We also saw disruption five years ago when the COVID-19 pandemic started.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Alex Dunn, CFRE, is a grant consultant who founded the company Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates to help busy nonprofits save time and money while maximizing their grant funding. Alex has won more than $100 million in grant funding for her clients, and she uses this expertise to guide her work with each nonprofit client.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Alex Dunn, CFRE , is a grant consultant who founded the company Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates to help busy nonprofits save time and money while maximizing their grant funding. Alex has won more than $100 million in grant funding for her clients, and she uses this expertise to guide her work with each nonprofit client.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For many nonprofits, a live or silent auction is the pinnacle of their fundraising event calendar. However, effective procurement requires a strategic approach so you can use your nonprofit’s resources wisely and maximize the amount of event funding you can put toward your mission.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 21, 2025

To support these efforts, GrantWatch lists grant funding opportunities daily, empowering business owners to make a difference. Change toward a business model is bound to present staffing and funding obstacles. Then, add the grants of interest to your Grant Calendar using the calendar icon the grant detail page.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Solution To manage time constraints effectively: Develop a Grant Calendar : Create a detailed calendar with deadlines, submission requirements, and timelines for each grant application. Building relationships can enhance your chances of securing funding. This helps keep the process organized and ensures nothing is overlooked.

Grant Writing

Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 25, 2025

Even seasoned grant writers make grant proposal errors, but small changes can be the difference between a funded project and a missed opportunity. Why It Matters Funder alignment is a top decision factor: Reviewers want to fund projects that advance their mission. The good news? Most of these common grant proposal errors are fixable.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 23, 2025

But applying for every opportunity is a fast track to burnout, not funding. With the difficulties of the current funding landscape , it’s more important than ever to be super strategic about who you approach for funding. This might include partnerships, additional funding streams, or community support. Start local.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 9, 2025

With competitive Q3 and Q4 deadlines on the horizon and public funding landscapes continuing to shift, organizations that pause, reset, and refocus are poised for success. This mid-year check-in is your opportunity to: Strengthen your nonprofit grant strategy by zeroing in on grants with the highest alignment and funding potential.

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