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Kickstart Your Consultancy: Key Conference Takeaways to Launch the New Year

Grant Professionals Association

Grant consultants are part of a profession that blends grant development alongside entrepreneurship. In this article, Ill reflect on three conferences I attended in 2024 (apart from GrantSummit ) and offer several takeaways that aim to help grant consultants thrive. Continuing education is a powerful way to grow as business owners.

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Lessons from MotivateMonday | Great Fundraising Organizations (and how to become one!)

Pamela Grow

Invest in the Long Term: Giles Pegram, a UK consultant, found that a $1 million investment in fundraising produced a 12x return over 14 years compared to traditional investments.But nonprofits often demand immediate results, tying fundraising to one-year or three-year budgets. Our day-to-day overwhelm here in the US is intense. Passive even.

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When It Comes to Prospect Research, More Is Not Always Better

Grant Professionals Association

Id much rather present a smaller number of opportunities that are well-aligned with an organizations programs than a long list of opportunities for which they wont be competitive. Applying to every possible grant opportunity, even ones that arent a good fit, wastes time and money and risks alienating funders. She holds a Ph.D.

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Nonprofit Funding in 2025: Preparing for Shifts Under a New Federal Administration

Grants4Good

Present your vision for 2025 and beyond, illustrating how their continued support will be pivotal in navigating potential funding shifts. is Owner and CEO of Grants4Good LLC ®, a grant writing training and consulting company based in New York. While we cannot predict exactly what will happen, we do know that preparation is critical.

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Gaining Leadership Approval for Major Technology Investments: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit CFOs

Blackbaud

Build a Compelling Business Case While most nonprofit finance leaders understand the importance of technology, presenting a compelling case to executive leadership or the board can be more challenging. Provide a Timeline: Present a clear timeline for implementation and rollout.

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Mitigating Fraud at Your Not-For-Profit: Lessons Learned

Blackbaud

Use Positive Pay: This feature, offered by most banks, matches issued checks with those checks being presented for payment. Consult with your bank to determine which check characteristics they can verify (e.g., Ensure that when collecting cash donations, there is always more than one employee present. Follow U.S.

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Who for the Win! The Ripple Effect of Compassionate Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

Author Bio: Jorden Anderson, MSW, MPA, GPC , is the founder of Jorden Anderson Consulting, a five-year-old consulting firm that has raised more than $30 million on behalf of its clients across the nation. Danny Blitch, MPA, GPC , from Woodstock, Georgia, is the Managing Consultant of Federal Grants at Alloy Fundraising in Atlanta.