Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 8, 2025

the tax year, the school year, or the calendar year. Each sets its own goals, its own priorities, and its own deadlines. So, what does that mean for nonprofits seeking eligibility for grant funding? Waiting for a yes takes time—Apply well in advance Occasionally, I talk with nonprofits who need money to fund their programs now.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Does your nonprofit want to increase engagement with your marketing and fundraising efforts? You may have heard of lead generation in a business setting, but nonprofits can also effectively use this concept to drive engagement online and boost support for their missions. If so, you need a lead generation strategy.

Nonprofit

GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The end of the calendar year is around the corner—the single biggest fundraising opportunity of the year! Join us for our upcoming webinar, Year-End Best Practices Every Nonprofit Should Know. During the planning phase, nonprofits should segment their donors based on their communication preferences and how they prefer to give.

Donation

Blackbaud

MAY 1, 2025

Nonprofits work tirelessly to make a difference in their communities, and fundraising is often a vital yet challenging part of this work. By leveraging these straightforward yet impactful approaches, nonprofits can better understand their strengths, address weaknesses, seize opportunities, enhance supporter engagement, and grow their impact.

Fundraising

CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As fundraisers, you’re also in charge of putting together end-of-year giving campaigns for your nonprofit. Aside from the normal holiday hullabaloo, you’re also busy planning fundraisers and engagement opportunities to round out your organization’s calendar year. Secure A Matching Gift Matching gifts are nonprofit gold.

Goals

GrantNews

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Nonprofits all over the globe make real-world impacts. Generally, covering overhead for nonprofits can be quite challenging. To reassure potential donors a nonprofit must first build trust with their supporters. To reassure potential donors a nonprofit must first build trust with their supporters. Elizabeth A.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Every grant your nonprofit secures is a step toward growing its impact. To help ensure each grant drives meaningful change, this guide will explore ways grant management influences your nonprofits finances and how to optimize the process for greater impact. Use your nonprofits operating budget as a foundation.

Finance

GrantNews

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Donors-Centric relationships are valued by smart nonprofits, the world over. 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. The same holds true for some small businesses.)

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GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

As we reflect on the past year, we naturally wonder about the trends 2025 will bring nonprofits. While it is no surprise that trends are leaning towards AI and tech tools, you may be surprised to see how nonprofits might use AI. Seven Nonprofit Trends Expected for 2025 1. The research is clear.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

By Jackie Sue Griffin It’s time to start thinking about your nonprofit’s grant strategy for 2025. Before diving into grant applications, take a step back and reassess your organization’s goals for 2025. Many funders announce their grant cycles well in advance, so you can start building a calendar of deadlines for the coming year.

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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.

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The Fundraiser Coach

MARCH 30, 2025

The connection may be a values alignment with the mission, it may mean that they’ve experienced something positive (been a patient, attended a performance, helped build a school), or may have had a meaningful interaction with someone from your nonprofit. I n short, a human-to-human connection. What Gets in the Way of Connection?

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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. Nonprofits that align their financial strategy with donor-centric practices see the largest amount of growth. Nonprofits can maximize donations and, in turn, their impact by attracting new funding.

Funding

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

As the end of the year approaches, nonprofits of all sizes gear up for their most critical fundraising period. With Giving Tuesday and year-end appeals on the horizon, leveraging social media effectively can make all the difference in reaching your fundraising goals.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 9, 2025

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. No Goals in Common: Your organization and the funder must share the same goals.

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Greater Giving

JULY 9, 2025

These seven actionable committee planning tips will help your nonprofit make the most of the summer months and maximize impact when the big day arrives. Build a Detailed Fall Fundraiser Timeline and Planning Calendar A great fundraising event starts with a smart timeline.

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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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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Grant writing is a critical component of nonprofit fundraising, but it often comes with its own set of challenges. Understanding and addressing these common pain points can significantly enhance your nonprofit’s success in securing grants. Ensure that the budget aligns with the project’s goals and funder’s expectations.

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Gail Perry Group

JUNE 5, 2025

As the end of your fiscal year approaches, theres one question on every CEO and board members mind: Will we hit our annual fund goal or fall short? If your nonprofit runs on a July 1June 30 calendar, youre likely in full year-end sprint mode. Especially since you have a deadline to meet your year-end goal. on that list.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 9, 2025

We’re officially halfway through 2025, and your nonprofit grant strategy deserves a strategic boost if you want to finish the year on a high note. 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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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 23, 2025

Struggling to keep up with grant writing as a team of one, or as part of a small nonprofit where everyone wears multiple hats? Across the nonprofit sector, countless small nonprofits and grassroots organizations do life-changing work with limited staff, tight budgets, and never enough daily hours. You’re not alone. Start local.

Grant Writing

CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

The second piece of the equation is that many nonprofits struggle with donor retention. I know its tough to hear, but the average nonprofit loses 60% of its donors each year. Most nonprofits and charities measure donor retention year over year. Thats tons of money that is being missed out on.

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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

Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 25, 2025

Let’s explore the five most frequent errors nonprofits encounter—and the exact strategies to correct them for stronger, more competitive submissions. 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.

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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. As grant professionals, we must ensure that our clients’ projects match the funder’s goals. Some funders send invitations to nonprofit organizations with whom they have a personal working relationship.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 2, 2025

Let’s be honest: most nonprofit professionals didn’t get into this work for the spreadsheets. Grant budgets for nonprofits do more than outline expenses. But here’s the truth: grant budgets for nonprofits are just as important as the words on the page. Grant budgets are a crucial part of the story you’re telling funders.

Budget

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Planned giving can transform your nonprofit and its capacity to drive impact. 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.

Finance

CauseVox

MAY 27, 2025

Instead of reaching out to donors, offering relevant giving opportunities, and telling your nonprofits story, you spend your time trying to find information, entering data in multiple places, and creating endless spreadsheets. What is a Nonprofit CRM? The nonprofit sector has adopted the use of CRMs, too.

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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.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Depending on the size of the nonprofit organization, just one person may handle all fundraising tasks, while in other organizations the fundraising team may be comprised of a dozen individuals each with a unique focus. She has worked in nonprofit offices as part of large teams, and she has worked as a team of one.

Consulting

Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Depending on the size of the nonprofit organization , just one person may handle all fundraising tasks, while in other organizations the fundraising team may be comprised of a dozen individuals each with a unique focus. She has worked in nonprofit offices as part of large teams, and she has worked as a team of one.

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Blackbaud

JULY 15, 2025

No matter your cause, GivingTuesday is the biggest fundraising event of the year for nonprofits and schools. That’s less than a month from the end of the year, another big giving day for many nonprofits and schools. That’s less than a month from the end of the year, another big giving day for many nonprofits and schools.

Goals

GrantNews

JANUARY 21, 2025

Teams with a core understanding of the mission and a work environment conducive to productivity will achieve goals with more passion and accuracy. Then, add the grants of interest to your Grant Calendar using the calendar icon the grant detail page. In truth, investing in employee wellness increases your bottom line.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2025

That forces many nonprofit leaders to plan for a scarcity mindset with short-term, safe programs that they know will get funded, instead of long-term and innovative solutions that might include more risks. But many nonprofits that earn organization-changing donations scramble to build the infrastructure to manage the funds effectively.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 5, 2025

I talk with many nonprofit leaders who are working to capacity. While there is a lot that a nonprofit cant control in the grant world, one thing is certain: if you dont apply, you cant win. In this blog: When do nonprofits need urgent grant help? Does this sound familiar? If it does, you are not alone.

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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?

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Grant Writer Team

JUNE 12, 2025

A skilled grant writer helps translate your vision into actionable, measurable goals that align with funders’ priorities. Grant-Makers Hack: How to Find Grants for Nonprofits If you’re a grant writer or you’ve hired a professional grant writer, GrantWatch is waiting to help you. What Do Grant-Makers Look for in Grant Applications?

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