Consulting and Strategic Plan - Grants & Fundraising Brief

Top 10 Kickstarter Grants for Your Startup Business!

GrantNews

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In addition to funding, businesses will receive support in strategic planning, operations, introductions and networking, and staffing. Participants get access to weekly consultations, an investor boot camp, a virtual demo day, networking opportunities, and the use of the funding source’s startup program.

Grant

Grant Grants Mentor Insurance

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

Blackbaud

MARCH 3, 2025

Link Technology Investments to the Organization’s Strategic Plan and Objectives To make a strong business case for any technology investment, you need to ensure that the proposal benefits not only the finance team but the organization as a whole. Have a well-defined plan and keep organizational goals in mind.

Finance

Finance Strategic Plan Proposal Nonprofit

How to Align Your Grant Proposals with Your Organization’s Strategic Goals in 2025

Just Write Grants

JANUARY 9, 2025

Revisit and Refine Your Strategic Plan Your organizations strategic plan serves as a roadmap for its activities and initiatives. Before diving into grant writing, take time to revisit your strategic plan. Heres how you can ensure your grant proposals hit the mark.

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Proposal Goals Grant Grants

How to Evaluate a New Revenue Stream

Blackbaud

JANUARY 13, 2025

Set timeframes that allow sufficient evaluation of what’s working, without shutting down initiatives too early, and make sure to consult with your lawyer and CPA to ensure compliance with any relevant guidelines. Review your strategic plan to ensure the new revenue stream fits within your organizational objectives.

Finance

Finance Strategic Plan Consultant Consulting

5 Easy Ways to Cultivate Major Donors

Center for Major Gifts

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Don’t be afraid to bring in a financial consultant to help you work through goals that will maximize your revenue. Once you have goals, it is time to develop a well-constructed plan. You can build your relationship further by following the strategic plan formed by the board of directors.

Goals

Goals Donation Consultant Consulting

Grants for Church: A Comprehensive Guide to Securing Funding for Ministry and Community Outreach

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Enabling Strategic Planning and Innovation The availability of grants encourages strategic planning and innovation. Consult with a Grant Writer or Consultant For churches new to the grant application process, engaging a professional grant writer or consultant can be a wise investment.

Funding

Funding Grant Grants Proposal

4 Ways Effective Grant Management Impacts Nonprofit Finances

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Funding Restrictions Before writing grant proposals , your finance and executive teams should collaborate to determine how each grants funding requirements align with your nonprofits overall strategic plan. Grant funds usually come with restrictions, so understand each funders limitations and plan accordingly.

Finance

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From Napkin to Narrative: How Program Design Powers Grant Success

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 11, 2025

Author Bio: Babette Allen, MBA, is the Founder & Principal Consultant of Babette Allen Consulting, a State of Florida-certified minority-owned consulting firm. She helps nonprofits grow their impact through strategic planning, capacity building, grant development, and program design.

Logic Model

Logic Model Grant Grants Grant Management Software

Blue Avocado Presents: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Working with Consultants – Live Q&A

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.

Consultant

Consultant Consulting Consulting Strategic Plan

The AI Grants Hub: Your Smarter, Simpler Grant Workspace

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. It’s easy to use even if your team isn’t tech-savvy.

AI

AI Grant Grants Grant Writing

When a Federal Grant Suddenly Ends

The Grantsmanship Center

APRIL 23, 2025

Diversification of funding, strategic planning, continual assessment, and building reserve funds can help us weather a storm. Patty Wolfe is an independent consultant to nonprofit organizations. Communication with our constituencies is always helpful.

Federal Grants

Federal Grants Grant Grants Contract

Here come the Autonomists: Redefining nonprofit work

Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Based on my experience as a consultant to nonprofit executive teams and advisor to women pursuing new ways of working, several factors have contributed to the Autonomist movement, especially among Black and brown women in nonprofit leadership roles. My favorite part is choosing who I work with [as] clients and collaborators.”

Consultant

Consultant Consulting Consulting Nonprofit

Grant Writer Cost in 2025: What You Actually Need to Pay [Expert Guide]

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Many consultants set minimum retainer amounts between $1,500 and $3,000 per month. Their strategic planning has: Funding roadmaps showing the best grants to chase Custom approaches for each funder Grant calendars to track deadlines Long-term clients get 12-month funding strategies focused on grants with the best success odds.

Grant

Grant Grants Grant Writing Federal Grants

How Are You Thanking Your Donors?

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

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Retail Strategic Plan Management Media

Mastering SMART Objectives in Grant Writing Is … Wise

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 13, 2025

Whether you are developing a strategic plan, managing a project, or designing a grant proposal, SMART objectives ensure that your efforts are focused and effective. The post Mastering SMART Objectives in Grant Writing Is … Wise appeared first on DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services.

Grant Writing

Grant Writing Grant Grants Metrics

5 Reasons Many Nonprofits Fail to Reach Their Highest Potential

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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Retail

Retail Nonprofit Management Media

Report Illustrates Best Practices for Fundraising With Donors Who Use Donor-Advised Funds

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

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Funding

Funding Retail Fundraising Award

Bonterra DonorDrive and Meta Launch New Integration to Boost Nonprofit Fundraising on Instagram and Facebook

NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2025

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Retail

Retail Fundraising Media Nonprofit

What do nonprofits struggle with the most?

Blue Avocado

JULY 8, 2025

Planning for the future is very difficult. Funding Mission, Not Just the “Project” I just shared this with a communications consultant when asked, “What is your organization’s biggest challenge right now?” Margo Olson from River Valley Resources, Inc.

Nonprofit

Nonprofit Ethics Government Funding

Study Shows Donations Increase With AI-Powered Donor Data Analytics

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

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AI Donation Retail Media

Sprouts Foundation to Award $3M in Grants to Nonprofits Focused on Health and Wellness

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

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Award

Award Grant Grants Retail

Bloomerang Launches Journey Automation to Help Nonprofits Raise More

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

Real-time, built in analytics to measure performance and impact "Its exciting to demystify automation, which can often feel overwhelming for nonprofit fundraisers," said Rachel Muir, fundraising consultant and founder of Girlstart. Donors dont want more mass communications from you. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

Retail Nonprofit Management Media

Report: Native Communities Are a High-Impact, Often Overlooked, Opportunity for Funders

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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Retail Funding Media Management

Golden Unveils AI-Backed App Update to Address Declining Volunteer, Donor Engagement

NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

5 Steps for Implementing AI DonorDock Launches Otto Intelligent Assistant Study: Orgs Boosted Donations With Donor Analytics Comments Subscribe window.dfp_npp_ros_rectangle_1 = googletag.defineSlot("/124057991/npp_ros_rectangle_1", [[300,250],[300,600]], "napco-ad-npp_ros_rectangle_1").setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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AI Retail SAM Management

Dataro Launches ProspectAI: AI-Powered Major Donor Prospecting

NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

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AI

AI Retail Media Management

Foundation Grants for Nonprofit Organizations: Your Path to Funding Excellence

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

These funds may be used for training staff, improving technology, or developing strategic plans. For more guidance on successfully applying for funding, consult our article on how to apply for grant money. Capacity-Building Grants Capacity-building grants focus on strengthening an organization’s infrastructure.

Funding

Funding Grant Grants Grant Writing

Game, set, impact: What the For-Purpose sector can learn from the Australian Open

Strategic Grants

JANUARY 29, 2025

Just like a Grand Slam tournament, grants and fundraising success requires strategic planning, engaging experiences, and strong teamwork it’s all about finding your “game, set, impact” approach.

Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan Grant Grants Demographics

GrantExec Offers Help for Organizations Affected by Texas Floods to Find Funding Resources

NonProfit PRO

JULY 17, 2025

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Funding

Funding Retail Grant Grants

GivenGain and The Giving Block Launch Technology Integration

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 1, 2025

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Retail Management Media Donation

4 Ways Agentic AI Can Help Nonprofits Focus on Their Mission

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

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AI

AI Retail Nonprofit Grant

Gamification: Turning Donor Engagement Into a Competition Everyone Wins

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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Retail Award Media Management

From Networking to $13M Raised: What Nonprofit Hiring Really Takes

NonProfit PRO

JULY 25, 2025

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Retail

Retail Nonprofit Award Strategic Plan

6 Common Hurdles Nonprofits Must Overcome to Launch Texting

NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2025

Prior to Tatango, Mike spent 15 years at Blackbaud , leading a team of digital consultants focused on increasing nonprofit fundraising. Today, Mike closely partners with Tatangos nonprofit customer to maximize the impact text marketing can have to further their mission. Mike started his nonprofit career managing the Ride For Roswell in 2003.

Retail

Retail Nonprofit Budget Demographics

Report: Tech-Savvy Nonprofits are More Optimistic and Better Prepared for the Future

NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2025

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Retail

Retail AI Nonprofit Software

DonorDock Launches Otto, an Intelligent Assistant for Small Fundraising Teams

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 19, 2025

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AI Retail Fundraising Media

Supersized Gifts Mask Declining Nonprofit Grassroots Support, Q1 FEP Report Finds

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

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Retail

Retail Nonprofit Retainer Media

Survey: US Nonprofits at Critical Point as Funding for Community Needs Falters

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2025

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Funding

Funding Retail Nonprofit Finance

New Philanthropic Model Unlocks $4.5M to Protect Global Health Programs Amid Foreign Aid Cuts

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 24, 2025

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Retail Funding Award Government

Fundraising Salaries Stabilize as Median Pay Outpaces Inflation, AFP Report Finds

NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2025

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Retail Fundraising Management Media

Why Your Grant Strategy Is Falling Apart (and How to Fix It)

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 29, 2025

For so many nonprofit professionals and grant writing consultants, the issue isn’t a lack of intention. Scattered deadlines, disjointed documents, and disconnected systems make it nearly impossible to stay on top of funding opportunities strategically. It’s a lack of infrastructure. It’s not just inconvenient. It’s exhausting.

AI

AI Grant Writing Grant Grants

10 Simple Tips to Boost Your Nonprofit Website’s SEO

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

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Engineering Retail Nonprofit Award

Philanthropy’s Reckoning Is Here. Is Your Grant Strategy Ready?

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 31, 2025

Why Most Grant Writing Practices Have Stalled Many nonprofits and even consultants are still writing grants like it’s 2005. And if your grant strategy still revolves around pleasing the most risk-averse program officer with polished compliance language… it may not just feel out of touch. It may cost you funding.

Readiness

Readiness Grant Grants AI

GoFundMe Launches Giving Funds for Donor-Advised Fund Giving

NonProfit PRO

JULY 7, 2025

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Funding Retail Management Media

10 Best Ways to Communicate With Donors and Prospects

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 6, 2025

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Retail Media Management Fundraising

Top 10 Kickstarter Grants for Your Startup Business!

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

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How to Align Your Grant Proposals with Your Organization’s Strategic Goals in 2025

How to Evaluate a New Revenue Stream

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Grants for Church: A Comprehensive Guide to Securing Funding for Ministry and Community Outreach

4 Ways Effective Grant Management Impacts Nonprofit Finances

From Napkin to Narrative: How Program Design Powers Grant Success

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Grant Writer Cost in 2025: What You Actually Need to Pay [Expert Guide]

How Are You Thanking Your Donors?

Mastering SMART Objectives in Grant Writing Is … Wise

5 Reasons Many Nonprofits Fail to Reach Their Highest Potential

Report Illustrates Best Practices for Fundraising With Donors Who Use Donor-Advised Funds

Bonterra DonorDrive and Meta Launch New Integration to Boost Nonprofit Fundraising on Instagram and Facebook

What do nonprofits struggle with the most?

Study Shows Donations Increase With AI-Powered Donor Data Analytics

Sprouts Foundation to Award $3M in Grants to Nonprofits Focused on Health and Wellness

Bloomerang Launches Journey Automation to Help Nonprofits Raise More

Report: Native Communities Are a High-Impact, Often Overlooked, Opportunity for Funders

Golden Unveils AI-Backed App Update to Address Declining Volunteer, Donor Engagement

Dataro Launches ProspectAI: AI-Powered Major Donor Prospecting

Foundation Grants for Nonprofit Organizations: Your Path to Funding Excellence

Game, set, impact: What the For-Purpose sector can learn from the Australian Open

GrantExec Offers Help for Organizations Affected by Texas Floods to Find Funding Resources

GivenGain and The Giving Block Launch Technology Integration

4 Ways Agentic AI Can Help Nonprofits Focus on Their Mission

Gamification: Turning Donor Engagement Into a Competition Everyone Wins

From Networking to $13M Raised: What Nonprofit Hiring Really Takes

6 Common Hurdles Nonprofits Must Overcome to Launch Texting

Report: Tech-Savvy Nonprofits are More Optimistic and Better Prepared for the Future

DonorDock Launches Otto, an Intelligent Assistant for Small Fundraising Teams

Supersized Gifts Mask Declining Nonprofit Grassroots Support, Q1 FEP Report Finds

Survey: US Nonprofits at Critical Point as Funding for Community Needs Falters

New Philanthropic Model Unlocks $4.5M to Protect Global Health Programs Amid Foreign Aid Cuts

Fundraising Salaries Stabilize as Median Pay Outpaces Inflation, AFP Report Finds

Why Your Grant Strategy Is Falling Apart (and How to Fix It)

10 Simple Tips to Boost Your Nonprofit Website’s SEO

Philanthropy’s Reckoning Is Here. Is Your Grant Strategy Ready?

GoFundMe Launches Giving Funds for Donor-Advised Fund Giving

10 Best Ways to Communicate With Donors and Prospects

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