Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Grant writing is a vital skill for local nonprofits seeking funding to support their missions. As a nonprofit, you must familiarize yourself with these nuances to increase your chances of success. Equally important is recognizing common trends in the nonprofit sector related to funding opportunities. Shavonn * Need help?

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 3, 2025

Ghostwriting is one of the most common, yet least talked about, practices in grant writing, especially for consultants. Were often the ones shaping narratives, refining budgets, and crafting the compelling language that helps nonprofit organizations secure critical funding. And look, I get it.

Ethics

Bonterra

JULY 7, 2025

Speaker Jayme Dingler, CFRE, Founder and Owner of What’s Good, LLC Jayme Dingler, CFRE , is the Founder of What’s Good, LLC , a nonprofit fundraising and marketing consulting firm based on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. In 2021, driven by a desire to support more organizations, she launched What’s Good, LLC.

Fundraising

Candid

JANUARY 29, 2025

If you work at a nonprofit, you already know the importance of developing a strategy for financial sustainability. based nonprofits. Lets consider the different revenue sources nonprofits typically get their funding from. But where should you start? A useful early step is to look at what peer organizations are doing.

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Technology is empowering nonprofits. More and more, technology has become an invaluable tool for nonprofits to use to more efficiently and effectively fulfill their mission. Whether it’s programs or services, nonprofits have to make good use of the (usually) limited resources available.

Grant Writing

Pamela Grow

MAY 29, 2025

Every week, I receive an email or a DM from someone whos decided to walk away from nonprofit fundraising. Talented fundraisers are leaving the sector in droves, often for consulting, or simply for industries that better support their well-being and respect their expertise. That nonprofit professionals shouldnt earn competitive wages.

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Gail Perry Group

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Written by Gina Vaughn, Managing Consultant at Gail Perry Group. Other Nonprofit Sectors : Experienced noticeable decreases in giving. Gina Vaughn is Managing Consultant at Gail Perry Group. In 2017, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which significantly altered the U.S. Keep sharing those amazing stories.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 11, 2024

If you are a grant writer aiming to advance your grant writing career or a nonprofit leader striving to sustain your organization, this guide is for you. Connect with Peers Networking with fellow grant writers and nonprofit leaders is invaluable. Schedule a complimentary consultation today: www.thinkandinkgrants.com.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Digitally mature nonprofits are, in fact, 3.5 Make Progress and Stay Organized with Project Management When I joined the foundation in 2019, I met Warren Campbell, a wonderful database consultant and project manager with Campbell Consulting LLC. And, since we like each other, generally we have a good time for about 30 minutes.

CRM

Candid

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Historically, fundraising has been grounded in a competitive environment that creates a mindset of scarcity and cutthroat nonprofit survival. The movement was sparked by Vu Le’s blog, Nonprofit AF , in 2015. Nonprofits are generous with and mutually supportive of one another. What is Community-Centric Fundraising?

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Capital Campaign Pro

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

AI has quickly become a helpful resource for nonprofits, assisting with data analysis, drafting proposals, and generating fundraising messages. While these benefits can streamline processes, AI can’t replace the judgment and experience that human consultants offer during a capital campaign.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2025

When it comes to employee satisfaction in the nonprofit sector, the writing is on the wallnonprofits have the highest turnover rates of any industry. However, this doesnt mean nonprofit employees arent passionate about their work. Its on your nonprofits leaders to empower employees growth with clear development pathways.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Nonprofits work with consultants for a variety of reasons, from strategic planning to fundraising, capacity building and grant writing. But understanding how a consultant can benefit your nonprofit, as well as what your nonprofit is responsible for in this collaboration, is critical to success.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 12, 2024

I often consult with clients who arent able to use functionality in their CRM because of choices they have made with their data. Purpose-built for fundraising : Is the CRM youre considering designed with nonprofits in mind? The post Is It Time for Your Nonprofit or School to Make a CRM Change?

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 2, 2025

Without further ado, here are 7 Winning Tips to Write a Grant Proposal Tip #1: Understand Why Grant Writing is Effective As any seasoned nonprofit veteran knows, fundraising is what fuels everything else. Incorporating a consistent nonprofit grant seeking strategy into fundraising efforts promotes sustainability over time.

Grant Writing

Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Nonprofit organizations that are clicking on all cylinders, run amazing, impactful programs, and are positively changing the world one project at a time are what I would call high-performing organizations. High-performing nonprofits run well. High-performing nonprofit organizations rarely just wing it. What are your goals?"

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The Grantsmanship Center

APRIL 9, 2025

Susan Chandler is an independent consultant to nonprofit organizations. A few carefully selected descriptive details can add power to the story you are telling, and help the reader stand in your shoes. Copyright 2025, The Grantsmanship Center Tags: problem statement

Proposal Writing

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

But as a nonprofit professional, you dont have to feel this fear regarding your organizations audits! Audits are actually essential to build a strong managerial and financial foundation for your nonprofit. In this guide, youll learn four key things you need to understand about audits as a nonprofit professional. Lets dive in!

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 8, 2025

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. We hear from many nonprofits that they simply don’t have the capacity to get grants out the door—and we get it!

Applicant

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 29, 2024

5 Places to Find Grants for Your Nonprofit for FREE!: Being strategic about research makes all the difference in the world, and knowing where to look and what youre looking for will minimize wasted time and maximize the number of best matches for your nonprofit.And THAT will increase your chances at getting grants for your nonprofit.

Fundraising

Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Many nonprofit leaders, especially those who are new to the world of grant writing, may think a good way to be financially conservative is to hire a grant writer and pay them on a contingent basis. Schedule a complimentary consultation today: www.thinkandinkgrants.com. This tip is TRUE. Shavonn Need help? About Shavonn V.

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Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Staring a nonprofit organization can be a fulfilling endeavor that leads to an exciting journey, and ultimately, to a rewarding future. The money involved with establishing a nonprofit varies based on factors like location, structure, and the scope of your mission. Top 7 Expenses of Starting a Nonprofit Organization in 2025 1.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 1, 2025

Beyond financial and reputational risks, misrepresentation erodes trust between funders and grantees, potentially harming the nonprofit sector. Author Bio: Allison Megrath, AICP, CNU-A, is the President of Megrath Consulting, Inc. Post-award audits may reveal inconsistencies that jeopardize current and future funding.

Ethics

Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

At Think and Ink Grant Consulting, we emphasize the importance of stewardship. The Challenges of Stewardship Many nonprofits struggle with stewardship, often due to the demands of daily operations. Schedule a complimentary consultation today: www.thinkandinkgrants.com. Networking support is paramount. Shavonn Need help?

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

MARCH 3, 2025

In the nonprofit sector, both time and money are always limited so you have to strike the right balance between mission-oriented activities and backend operations. Some nonprofits had to drive printed checks around town collecting signatures, while others had already transitioned most of their vendors to electronic and automatic payments.

Finance

Millionaire Grant Lady

AUGUST 23, 2024

Top 3 Nonprofit Grant Acquisition Strategies We love helping nonprofit organizations win grants! Nonprofit Grant Strategy: Match Your Mission Effective searches for funding sources are the first step to success. We offer a free consultation to help you determine what options might be best for you. Focus on impact.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 2, 2025

The goal of DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services is to help nonprofits create incredible change in their communities. With this mission in mind, our team put together a list of our top go-to grant writing blogs that share tips and tricks to help your nonprofit create strong, well-written LOIs and grant applications.

Grant Writing

Blue Avocado

JULY 8, 2025

Nonprofits are crucial for communities, but they face significant hurdles. When we recently asked the Blue Avocado community “What do nonprofits struggle with the most? When we recently asked the Blue Avocado community “What do nonprofits struggle with the most?”

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Gail Perry Group

MAY 29, 2025

Kathryn leads our team of consultants here at Gail Perry Group, and together weve helped hundreds of nonprofits navigate feasibility studies and capital campaigns. Choosing the Right Consultant MattersA Lot Heres a tip we both stand by: choose a feasibility study consultant who knows how to listen.

Consulting

Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This new vision has led nonprofit organizations to reconsider how to best leverage talent in a changing landscape. Many women are opting to work as consultants rather than return to what they feel is a grind that simply is no longer working for them. Now, I control my time and energy investments.”

Consulting

Millionaire Grant Lady

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Because of how long the process takes, many nonprofits become discouraged, feel intimidated, and give up applying altogether. Considering the above timeline, it is important that nonprofits don’t view grants as a solution to an immediate funding need. If your nonprofit needs more funding (and what nonprofit doesn’t?),

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Know what they fund and what matters most to them and know who you are as a nonprofit and what your funding priorities are. Alice Rossignol, Nonprofit Consultant Avoid AI Shortcuts and Put Yourself in the Donor’s Shoes Some suggest grant writing can be done by AI. Know your prospective funder in depth! Your Voice Matters!

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

MARCH 20, 2025

In a Q&A conversation with consultant and nonprofit CFO Andrew Horrow , many people asked about ways to understand cash flow when funding sources were fluctuating. Make sure to provide a high-level overview and attach comprehensive and nonprofit-specific statements that interested board members can delve into.

Management

Soapbox Exchange

DECEMBER 7, 2024

With all the moving parts involved in planning, launching, and managing successful fundraising campaigns, new nonprofit leaders can easily get overwhelmed. You may stick to the same fundraising strategy your nonprofit has outgrown or struggle to determine how to improve.

Consulting

Blackbaud

JANUARY 13, 2025

Finance teams can help their nonprofit organizations evaluate new revenue streams, enhancing the organizations stability and mitigating risk while intentionally experimenting with varied income sources. This alignment prevents mission creep and maintains the integrity of your nonprofit’s goals. Ask the finance team.

Finance

The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 29, 2024

She shares a powerful way nonprofits are bringing in top executive expertise in a new way. Be sure to check out Cindy’s training “ Fractional Executives: Disrupting Nonprofit Staffing and Careers ” for The Nonprofit Academy at: [link]. For small to mid-sized nonprofits, the challenge is particularly acute.

Consulting

Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Grant writing is a vital skill for nonprofits, artists, and educators in Atlanta, aimed at securing funding to enhance community projects and initiatives. Grants serve as lifelines for nonprofits, artists, and educators seeking to implement projects that benefit the community. Networking opportunities abound as well. About Shavonn V.

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