GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

Read on to learn how locating grants on GrantWatch can help you prepare for the nonprofit trends expected for 2025. For example, you can apply for grants to fund equality training for your team. Apply For Grants or Hire a Grant Writer Nonprofits should be regularly applying for grants.

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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? That can overwhelm grant writing for small nonprofits, but it doesn’t have to. With a clear strategy and a few innovative systems, even the smallest teams can write competitive, compelling grant proposals.

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 23, 2025

During an extreme google search entitled something like How the F-ing H#@$ Do I Write a Grant?!, I stumbled across Grant Professionals Association. One request caught my eyehelp with the Chapters social media. These days, I have regular Chapter meetings on my calendar and in-person meetups to look forward to. Just saying.

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Blackbaud

JULY 15, 2025

Think of GivingTuesday like a grant application: Focusing on a specific need will make it easier for supporters to understand how their donation will make a difference for your mission. This also gives them ample time to share the giving opportunity with their friends and family members through social media. Need inspiration?

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

My predictions and recommendations for fundraising in 2025: Predictions AI and Social Media AI In last years predictions post I wrote As AI writing apps proliferate, donor communications will become even worse than they already are. Social Media: If you take one lesson from ZuckMuskMageddon, let it be that your email list is your power.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

In other words, the very constituents most nonprofits court through email acquisition, social media campaigns and peer-to-peer events departed in large numbers during the first quarter — an issue that researchers noted is common at the onset of each calendar year. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad.

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Planned Giving

APRIL 17, 2025

7 Social media will save us. Does it also write grants and close major gifts? 41 Were waiting on a big grant. Donors dont remember your calendar. But sureprint more tote bags. Delusion No. 6 We need younger donors. Yes, because 32-year-olds drowning in student debt are prime prospects for seven-figure bequests.

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Bonterra

JULY 3, 2025

Share on the calendar, assign event teams, and stay aware of signups and attendance. You can customize registration pages with a drag-and-drop builder, let donors and attendees register and add to their calendar, and manage attendees and tickets in one place. Facebook Events Best for: Social media users 21.

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Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Published: September 8, 2021 Grant Writing Classes Table of Contents SHOW MORE SHOW LESS Return to top In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Teresa Huff will share with you how to simplify, streamline, and support your team. Find and win more grants for your nonprofit! She has helped nonprofits triple their funding.

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GiveSmart

APRIL 1, 2025

1 With grant funding under threat and siege , many organizations acknowledge increasing revenue streams via fundraising events will be necessary to maintain programs and support missions. Many of these ideas could be committee-run or added to your existing fundraising calendar. You can also offer sponsorship for your calendar.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: Prioritizing Collaboration and Sustainable Funding Arts and Culture Alpine County (ACAC), a local arts agency, has obtained small grants from the Alpine County Board of Supervisors and Live Healthy, an organization under the Alpine County umbrella.

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 28, 2025

The Grant Professionals Foundation (GPF) was established in January 2006 to ensure resources are available to educate, credential, and assist grant professionals who secure the funding necessary for not-for-profits to serve the greater good. Take the Leap Every outstanding achievement begins with a single step.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 28, 2025

Native live streaming, external calendar syncing, and new integrations with Microsoft 365 and Teams further simplify board workflows across dispersed teams. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. window.dfp_npp_interstitial = googletag.defineSlot("/124057991/npp_interstitial", [[640,480]], "napco-ad-npp_interstitial").addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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Planned Giving

JULY 28, 2025

August may be “Make a Will Month,” but let’s be honest—your legacy deserves more than a single square on the calendar. Usage rights granted to all nonprofits. That’s why we’re turning it into Make a Will Year. Because planning your future shouldn’t be seasonal. It should be intentional, personal, and lasting.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar , it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan —and stick to it. Year-End Fundraising Campaign Goals Here’s an example of what a year-end fundraising communications calendar can look like before Dec 1: Want this template to create your own year-end fundraising plan?

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 13, 2024

As a legitimate and credible grant database, transparency and fraud prevention are very important to us. There are literally thousands and thousands of real grant opportunities designed to help businesses and nonprofits. Sadly, however, there are also many individuals looking to cheat honest people with fake grant funding.

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Just Write Grants

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Ready to turn your nonprofit's social media feed into a buzzing hive of activity? Whether you're a social media newbie or a savvy poster, get ready for some fresh, fun ideas that will make your nonprofit's message stick in the hearts and minds of your audience. SMART Goals for the Year : Focus on long-term achievements.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Grant management is the hard work and dedication required to ensure an organization follows a donor’s guidelines. Nonprofits and small businesses dedicate countless hours to the grant writing process. However, responsibly managing grants after the award is just as critical. What is Grant Management?

Grant Management

Pamela Grow

MARCH 10, 2021

to take action (sign a petition, engage on social media, volunteer). Create a communications calendar for the year, one that includes the dates for your fundraising appeals, your monthly giving asks, your annual report, print newsletters, and more. Share something on social media? to drive traffic to your website. Your Audience.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Especially when it comes to searching for grants. Being taken advantage of on the internet or through social media is a common occurrence. No one wants to fall prey to these schemes, so the question remains — how do you know whether or not a grant is legitimate? Grants have specific requirements in order to apply.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

10 grants: Go get all the grant money you can. If you can find 10 good grant leads — we can usually find at least 10 hot leads when we do grant research for our clients—then you can fill your grant calendar and keep your grant pipeline full all year long. Create a calendar of Asks.

Fundraising

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

You might set a SMART goal like this: “Increase the number of matching gifts we receive by 15% before April of next year through informational social media posts and personalized email outreach to match-eligible donors.” Do many of your donors prefer receiving updates on social media? Submit a Google Grant application.

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GrantNews

MARCH 12, 2024

What’s more, there is a long list of grants dedicated to mental and emotional wellbeing you won’t want to miss. Check-in with yourself and see how interacting with social media and technology makes you feel. One reason to consider a social media detox is to regain authority in your life and time.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

Why it pays to build relationships with nonprofit funders Grant funding plays a critical role in ensuring the survival and success of many nonprofits. Not to mention, securing these grants can be quite competitive, especially if you’re seeking funding for the very first time. However, finding these stakeholders can often be tricky.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Create a brand, develop an advertising plan, build a social media presence, craft a well-designed website, and build your network. However, grants provide funding that you do not have to pay them back. Many grant applications require a budget to be submitted. Locate a grant with the SMART Advanced Search filter.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2022

In other words, you need to get your money from many different sources, not just one awesome foundation, one government grant, or one generous donor. If you rely solely on a government grant, what happens when the agency changes its eligibility criteria and you no longer qualify? No private foundation grants. Cue the sad music.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

MAY 8, 2023

Social media to manage. If you intend to apply for grants, you’ll need them for either planning the grant or as part of the grant application itself. Both your social media accounts and website can be used to answer common questions that people have about your nonprofit, your services, or getting involved.

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GiveSmart

APRIL 17, 2024

While more stable in past years, nonprofits have learned the hard way that donor priorities can shift overnight, making it difficult to rely on regular donations, grants, and fundraising appeals as their main revenue streams. If you’re starting from scratch, download GiveSmart’s Annual Fundraising Calendar.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

My calendar and ‘To Do’ list were written in a notebook. Google Calendar has many rivals in the marketplace, but for meeting the scheduling needs of a busy nonprofit, I can’t imagine a more effective tool. When you accept invitations via email, the meeting gets automatically added to your calendar. With a pen. It’s not fun.

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As we approach 2025, the landscape of grant writing for nonprofits is evolving rapidly. Staying ahead of trends and preparing effectively can make the difference between a successful grant application and a missed opportunity. Understand Emerging Trends in Grant Making 1.1 Develop a Comprehensive Grant Writing Strategy 2.1

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 2, 2023

I started allotting myself time for certain activities like posting on social media and setting a hard stop when the time is up. Disorganization can cause you to lose donors, miss grant deadlines, and fall short of revenue goals. Time-block your week with an online calendar. Organize your to-do’s in a single list. Do some yoga.

Fundraising

CauseVox

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Let’s face it: consistent funding is the lifeblood of nonprofit work – without it, we cannot create the impact we want in our communities; and from individual giving to foundation grants and everything in between, there are so many different ways to go about fundraising. Grant writing is a skill, and it’s also a full time job.

Fundraising

CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar, it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan—and stick to it. There are a number of ways you can tell your supporters “Thanks” on Thanksgiving, including: Social Media Email blast Direct mail. They’ve been here for you through a lot this year.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

When outlining each fundraiser, use a fundraising calendar to maintain a balance—ensuring enough activities to meet budgetary needs without overstretching your resources. Identify Guaranteed Income: Record the expected income from guaranteed, committed sources such as major gifts , recurring donations , pledges , and grants.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

Your fundraising plan should include a detailed activities calendar showing all the various ways you plan to generate funds during the year. Grants are not a good option for new nonprofits because 99% of funders want to see several years’ worth of data showing the impact your programs have. Social media. Rich people.”

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Grants represent a powerful financial tool, offering resources to make a lasting impact without the burden of repayment. This comprehensive guide will navigate you through the landscape of nonprofit grants, helping you understand, find, and secure these valuable funding opportunities. Types of Grants Available for Nonprofits 1.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 28, 2022

Your nonprofit’s future will look less daunting if you project your fundraising revenue while you’re planning your year, including mapping out what you plan to do in each program and calendaring all your marketing and fundraising activities. . Grants are competitive. Watch their social media. So, keep this line item realistic.

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