GrantNews

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Have you ever wondered where grant funding actually comes from? The “funding source” or “grant maker” is the organization providing the funds. No matter the source, finding the right grant can be challenging, but GrantWatch makes the search easier by listing grants from all funding sources in one place.

Funding

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 22, 2024

According to the National Council of Nonprofits, roughly one-third of total funding for all nonprofits is from government grants and contracts, and according to the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University, another $100 billion in annual charitable funding derives from grant-making made by private foundations. “We

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

The real takeaway here is to be able to articulate why the operating reserve fund exists for your organization and clearly understand the purpose, rather than getting hung up on the aggregate number. The more dependable and regular your funding is, the less risk you have and the lower your reserves can be.

Contract

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 3, 2025

Were often the ones shaping narratives, refining budgets, and crafting the compelling language that helps nonprofit organizations secure critical funding. When consultants cross that line, it almost always creates confusion, disrupts stewardship, and jeopardizes funding continuity. And look, I get it.

Ethics

Future Fundraising Now

MAY 13, 2025

People dont give to fund your projects or your organization. Use contractions. Emphasize the benefits — not the project. They give to make something good happen. Keep your writing simple. Simple sentence structure. Easy reading level. Write like a human. Avoid technical words. Be colloquial. Trying to sound important doesnt work.

Donation

The Grantsmanship Center

APRIL 23, 2025

Category: Government Funding Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Political changes can lead to changes in laws, policies, and rules. In the first few months of 2025, many federal grants and contracts have been terminated. Are you able to bridge the gap until additional funding is secured?

Federal Grants

GrantNews

MARCH 10, 2025

What’s more, as more women step into entrepreneurship, grant funding is paving the way, proving that with the right financial support, nothing is out of reach. GrantWatch , a premier grant database, is where Women-Owned, Grant-Fueled businesses can go for eye-opening funding opportunities. Women-Owned, Grant-Fueled, Unstoppable!

Grants

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Your organization receives more than $750,000 in federal funding per year. Your total annual funding exceeds your states legal threshold for conducting an audit (usually $500,000). This is also a good time to hammer out the details of your contract for working together before you finalize it and make it binding.

Nonprofit

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The American Red Cross has spent and distributed all funds designated for Haiti relief on shelter, emergency relief, health, cholera prevention, water and sanitation, livelihoods, and disaster preparedness,” the statement continued. The post American Red Cross Sued Claiming Haitian Relief Funds Misused appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

Funding

Future Fundraising Now

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Other nonprofit sectors: Funding is back. Ripple effects from overseas cuts, broken contracts, and more is hitting hard and quickly. If you face a loss of funding (direct, indirect, even potential): Ask your donors to help! Even if you have no funding at risk. Massive cuts to whole programs. Staff layoffs.

Funding

Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Your dedication and expertise enable organizations to access vital funding that can drive their mission and impact. Make a Difference With GrantWriterTeam, you connect directly with nonprofits, small businesses, and individuals in need of funding. Agreements are only finalized when both parties sign the contract.

Grants

GrantNews

JUNE 10, 2025

GrantWatch makes it easier to find the funding needed to launch or expand preservation projects. Fund Filmmakers for Native American and Inuit Culture Films! The funding will be for research and development, production, or post-production stages, and submissions will be appropriate for public television broadcasting 3.

Grants

Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Many nonprofits rely heavily on grants to fund their missions, but successfully securing and managing grants requires a clear understanding of the grant lifecycle. The grant lifecycle refers to the full process a grant goes through from identifying opportunities and applying to implementing funded projects and reporting outcomes.

Grants

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The wealthy have already begun their exit from supporting societal crises through funding the government. Beyond what philanthropy can do, there is the question of what any human being can do to ensure that our sense of generosity does not contract, with devastating consequences. This is the inequality tipping point that concerns me.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Grant Writing Consultants: Your Key to Funding Success The Role of Grant Writing Consultants Grant writing consultants are crucial in helping individuals and organizations secure funding. They possess specialized knowledge of the grant application process and can navigate the complexities of various funding sources.

Grant Writing

GrantNews

MAY 5, 2025

Fueling much of this momentum is access to grant funding. With tools like the SMART Grant Search and pre-sorted categories tailored to women , small businesses , and startups , users can find the funding that matches their vision. Women-owned businesses and businesses in rural regions are eligible to receive additional funding.

Grants

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 27, 2025

Over the last 20+ years, I have been privileged to help hundreds of organizations receive significant grant funding. But often it is the effective post-award management of these funds that builds credibility with funders and creates systems for even further growth. Securing the grant itself is, of course, an achievement.

Award

Blackbaud

MARCH 31, 2025

But its difficult to drive impact when your grantees cant access their funds, arent sure when the funds are arriving, and dont have a clear understanding of their requirements for using the funds. Start by making it simple for grantees to track the status of fund transfers.

Grants

GrantNews

APRIL 7, 2025

When it comes to securing grant funding, GrantWatch is where women-owned, grant-fueled businesses turn to power up their success. Whether searching by keyword or exploring curated categories like BIPOC , small business , and entrepreneurs and startups , the right funding is just a click away.

Grants

Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 28, 2025

Individual donations make up a large portion of most nonprofits funding, and those donors generally want to feel connected to and appreciated by the organizations they support. For example, a segment of older, wealthy donors might be the best group for direct mail outreach promoting your annual fund. Learn more in this guide.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 30, 2025

Finding grant funding for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) research and support is essential for advancing understanding and improving resources for those affected. With a simple keyword search, grant seekers can easily find a variety of funding opportunities.

Funding

Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 9, 2025

Picture balancing family life while building a new and meaningful career by helping nonprofits and businesses secure essential funding. This tool allows you to search by recipient type, location, category interests, funding source type, and deadline date. Helping Those In Need – Many critical causes depend on grant funding.

Grants

The Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Securing the estimated 60% of annual fund revenue that comes from major gifts on average. Sarah is responsible for managing the production and customer support department concerning client contract fulfillment, increasing retention rate and customer satisfaction. Building out your organization’s legacy giving program.

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GrantNews

APRIL 28, 2025

It time to start growing; soak up that sunshine, take action and invest in grant funding for your small business. GrantWatch is your go-to source for finding the right funding opportunities to power through. Funding is for new and existing projects that include a technical component and add value to the virtual ecosystem.

Grants

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Those low-cost tools can be a great way to launch and gain momentum, but there comes a point for every nonprofit when the time it takes to manage your fund accounting workarounds outweighs the cost of upgrading your system. It may be time to look for a fund accounting system with subfund capabilities when you notice these three signs.

Finance

Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Naturally, we were curious to know how grantmakers felt about the use of generative AI in funding applications. Now, the other question is Where do foundations stand on AI-generated grant proposals? by Guy Mika, Candid. Find out what you need to know before you get started, what the minimum requirements are, and where to learn more.

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DoJiggy

JULY 1, 2025

Pricing: Like our other free options, Fundly has a 0% platform fee for organizers and relies on donor tips to fund the platform. Flex plan: RallyUp fee (ranging from 2.9–6.9%) 6.9%) without tips, which the organization, donor, or both can cover. Unlike the other options above, Fundly only offers P2P websites.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

But with fewer opportunities coming from federal and state programs, your organization needs to have all your financial ducks in a row if you want to earn—and keep—government funding. Pre-Award Your finance team’s involvement begins even before your organization identifies a funding opportunity.

Government

GiveSmart

AUGUST 1, 2025

To meet those goals, a nonprofit organization requires funding, which is why the responsibility of fundraising also falls to its board members. Create a contract for the new board member to sign that describes what’s expected of them. If so, here are a few tips to help your board members raise funds with ease.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2025

A clear view into how funds are allocatedwhether for classroom resources, facility upgrades, or extracurricular programsgives your families confidence in the schools ability to manage resources effectively. Integrated enrollment management systems feed contract details directly into your billing system, eliminating manual data entry.

Finance

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

But your success with foundation funding isn’t just about finding opportunities. Private foundations tend to fund research that tackles systemic problems within their areas of interest. Each platform has unique features that match researchers with the right funding opportunities. private foundations for grants.

Grants

Grant Writer Team

JULY 31, 2025

The rise of contract-based jobs has opened doors for both remote and hybrid roles, especially for writers who want to make an impact on society. As a grant writer, you can help fund community programs, educational initiatives, and life-changing services. To be clear, that’s anyone, any age, any background, any income level.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Regardless of the pricing model, it’s essential to note that paying a grant writer based on a percentage of awarded funds is both unethical and prohibited by industry standards. Most funders don’t allow grant funds to pay for grant writing expenses. Organizations might have to return all awarded money plus penalties.

Grants

Candid

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This article explores the Washington Area Womens Foundations (WAWF) finding that Black women and gender-expansive leaders report being challenged and undermined by board membersand, as a result, working with insufficient funding and support while feeling undervalued. How nonprofit boards can support a sustainable funding strategy.

Government

Grant Writer Team

JULY 24, 2025

This flexible approach helps improve your proposals and increases your chances of winning funding. GrantWriterTeam is the premier platform for connecting with experienced, vetted grant writers who understand what it takes to win funding. Additionally, some negotiate each contract separately, while others charge by the word.

Grants

DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Animal shelters are generally government-run and funded and, therefore, more regulated. Outline your mission, target animals, services, and funding strategies. Setting up your animal rescue charity with nonprofit status by obtaining a 501(c)(3) designation will aid your organization in finding community funding and supporters.

Policy

Grant Training Center

MARCH 31, 2025

The recent Executive Order signed on February 26, 2025, has introduced sweeping changes to how federal discretionary funding is managed. While this situation may seem daunting, it’s crucial to remember that there are alternative funding sources available to continue your important work.

Federal Grants