Greater Giving

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Heres why you should prioritize a thorough review: Measure Performance Track goals like attendance, revenue, and donor engagement. Key Metrics to Evaluate Your Fundraising Events When assessing your events, focus on measurable outcomes that align with your goals. Cost-to-donor ratio: How much did you spend to raise funds?

Fundraising

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. Each sets its own goals, its own priorities, and its own deadlines. So, what does that mean for nonprofits seeking eligibility for grant funding? Is there a “season” for grants?

Applicant

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

Funding

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.

Government

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Early planning is key to securing the funding your organization needs to thrive in the new year. Before diving into grant applications, take a step back and reassess your organization’s goals for 2025. What projects or programs do you want to fund? Stay Informed About Funding Trends Keep an eye on funding trends in your sector.

Grant

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. Request Action Communicate your goals. Grant-seekers can then add the grant of interest to their Grants Calendar. Brag on them.

Grant

CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

By now, GivingTuesday has become a fixture on nonprofit calendars, inspiring generosity worldwide. Adjust Year-End Goals Based on GivingTuesday Insights Again, since time is of the essence, this step should be swift. If your GivingTuesday goal wasn’t met the day of, don’t worry—extend that goal into your year-end plans.

Fundraising

GrantNews

JANUARY 9, 2025

Each rejection offers valuable lessons that can improve your chances of securing funding in the future. How to Get Approval on Your Grant Application Common Reasons a Grant Is Rejected Since your goal is to get approval on your grant application, let’s look at the most common reasons a grant is rejected, along with the solutions.

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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.

Finance

GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The end of the calendar year is around the corner—the single biggest fundraising opportunity of the year! Once the end-of-year giving campaign goes public, the remaining fundraising goal will be met by following best practices and promoting across all channels. A clear-cut focus will make it that much easier for you to succeed.

Donation

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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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. A required grant report should include changes, challenges, assessment of adherence to the implementation timeline, and progress toward goals –information that a programmatic auditor would require.

Grant

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. As grant professionals, we must ensure that our clients’ projects match the funder’s goals.

GPC

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.

Grant

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. Show alignment with funder goals, presenting a tailored proposal. Tie each cost to a purpose: Funders should be able to see how each expense contributes to your goals. The good news?

Proposal

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.

Consulting

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.

Consulting

GrantNews

APRIL 7, 2025

When it comes to securing grant funding, GrantWatch is where women-owned, grant-fueled businesses turn to power up their success. With the SMART Grant Search , women entrepreneurs can easily find verified grants that fit their goals. Funding prioritizes women starting businesses but also supports existing ones.

Grant

Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 5, 2025

Its two weeks before a federal grant deadline , and you just learned about the opportunity and that you are eligible to apply for grant funding. Before you know it, its been months since anyone has applied for any funding. When new funding opportunities come along, they often dont have the additional bandwidth to pursue them.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2025

The traditional one-year grant cycle has created a funding hamster wheel that often keeps grantees heads-down on applications to avoid a gap in revenue. The growth of trust-based philanthropy principles with multi-year, unrestricted funds is starting to shift organizations from that scarcity mindset to one of abundance.

Award

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. Ensure that the budget aligns with the project’s goals and funder’s expectations. Meeting Deadlines 6.1 Building Funders’ Relationships 7.1

Grant Writing

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. Include goals, activities, target populations, and intended outcomes. Start local.

Grant Writing

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.

Grant

Grant Writer Team

JUNE 12, 2025

Grants offer essential, non-repayable funding opportunities, and GrantWriterTeam knows how to help you locate and apply to grant opportunities for your cause. In truth, securing funding is a highly competitive endeavor. Having this information helps you tailor your proposal to better align with their funding history.

Applicant

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Build your promotion calendar around these times, and youll be sure to catch more attention and inspire action. January – Resolutions and Planning Season A new year means new goals and new reflections. The goal is simply to further expose your audience to the option of creating a planned gift without making an explicit pitch.

Finance

The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Planning events is essential for nonprofits, whether youre raising funds, building awareness, or forging new community connections. By understanding the most common obstacles and how to overcome them, your nonprofit can host events that not only meet your goals but also inspire and engage your community.

Budget

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Regardless of the pricing model, it’s essential to note that paying a grant writer based on a percentage of awarded funds is both unethical and prohibited by industry standards. Most funders don’t allow grant funds to pay for grant writing expenses. Organizations might have to return all awarded money plus penalties.

Grant

The Almoner

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The foundation then creates and manages multiple pools of funds called endowments for the good of the diocese and the parishes within the diocese. The pastors in the diocese show the videos, pass out the pamphlets, and talk about their goals for the annual appeal. These efforts help to inspire donations from local Catholics.

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Fundraisers are vital to supporting school programs, but their impact can extend far beyond immediate monetary goals if post-event reviews are conducted effectively. These shouldinclude: Assessing overall success: Did the fundraiser meet its financial and non-financial goals? Why Conduct a Post-Fundraiser Review?

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

JANUARY 21, 2025

It emphasizes the benefits of broader reach, convenience, and cost savings, with real-life examples of teams successfully raising funds. Setting clear goals and sharing compelling stories help teams secure resources for uniforms, travel, and tournaments. Start by setting a clear and achievable fundraising goal.

Fundraising

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 23, 2025

I work for county government law enforcement which limits me to only federal and state funding opportunities. These days, I have regular Chapter meetings on my calendar and in-person meetups to look forward to. I certainly did and I felt clueless, overwhelmed and lost without any map for direction. Just saying.

IT

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 15, 2025

The Hub seamlessly integrates several powerful databases and systems to support every stage of your grant process: From strategic planning to relationship management, each element is interconnected, so you spend less time organizing and more time securing vital funds. Ready to See the Full Breakdown?

AI

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 2, 2025

For better or worse, your budget can make or break your chances of funding, despite the quality of the grant narrative itself. When the budget doesn’t align with the story you’re telling—or worse, contradicts it—it sends a clear message to reviewers: this organization may not be ready to manage grant funding effectively.

Budget

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

Whether you aim to purchase new sports equipment, fund a class trip, or renovate the library, your fundraising efforts can gain a major boost through sponsorships. Below are key steps to establish a strong foundation: Define Your Fundraising Goal Clarity is everything. This type of information demonstrates credibility.

Fundraising

Planned Giving

MAY 12, 2025

Consider how a small environmental nonprofit transformed its future with just three bequests in its first year of planned giving: these gifts secured enough funding to protect 250 acres of critical habitat in perpetuity. Yet, many nonprofits hesitate to launch their own planned giving program, assuming they lack the expertise or resources.

Policy

DoJiggy

JULY 15, 2025

A capital campaign website is a focused fundraising site designed to support a specific, big-picture goal, typically the construction of a new facility or major renovations to an existing one. Schools , churches, hospitals, and community organizations use these campaign micro-sites to rally support around a single, defined goal.

Metrics

Blackbaud

JULY 28, 2025

Implementing fund accounting software with subfund capabilities can help your team avoid common nonprofit audit mistakes by streamlining grants management, documentation management, and other key processes. The main purpose of these audits is to ensure that your organization is using funds from grants, donors, and foundations as intended.

Finance