Planned Giving

JANUARY 25, 2025

Moves management fosters transparency and accountability by documenting every conversation and decision, bringing strategy and predictability to donor cultivation. Getting Ready to Implement Moves Management Set Clear Goals Before implementing moves management, establish well-defined revenue targetsboth short-term and long-term.

Management

Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Clearly articulating your project goals helps funders understand the impact their support will have, which significantly increases your chances of receiving their investment. When developing your project plan, use the SMART criteria: ensure your goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Artists should document their qualifications and compare them with the criteria outlined in the grant descriptions to ensure alignment. Articulate Goals : Clearly outline the project’s goals and the impact it will have on the community or art form. Adhering closely to these guidelines is essential.

Grant

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Initial Research and Prospecting (5-15 Hours) Identifying suitable grants that align with your goals. Supporting Documents: 2-5 hours. Submission (2-5 Hours) Preparing submission documents. Analyzing grant requirements and eligibility criteria. Outlining the proposal structure. Project Description: 8-15 hours.

Grant Writing

Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 24, 2025

When foundations require budgets, tax documents, or even board giving statements, it isnt because they want to know every financial detail of your organizations innerworkings. Prior Years Financial Documents : Foundations sometimes ask for the prior years statement of activities and/or statement of financial position.

Funding

Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Engage program managers and finance teams to ensure the project is feasible and aligns with organizational goals. They also show funders that you understand their goals and how your project aligns with them. Important activities: Gather necessary documents, develop narratives, build budgets, and secure internal approvals.

Grant

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

times more likely to hit their mission goals compared to peers with low digital maturity. In minutes, a data check query can bring me up to speed with a spreadsheet containing all the organizations CRM goals, projects, and training needs by category. Digitally mature nonprofits are, in fact, 3.5

CRM

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The objective is to facilitate projects that align with the funder’s goals and priorities. Usually require a detailed proposal outlining the research goals. Clear comprehension of a grant’s purpose enables applicants to tailor their proposals and align their projects with the funder’s goals.

Grant Writing

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Forming: Team members come together to establish a common goal. Performing: Now that time isn’t wasted deciding how the team will work, the group makes significant progress toward their goals. It is a good idea to document anything that may have previously been assumed or implied so everyone can refer back to the working norms.

Grant

GrantNews

JUNE 10, 2025

Grants now support a wide range of efforts to document personal narratives, oral histories, endangered ways of life, and cultural expression through art, film, and museum collections. This includes archival projects, development and dissemination of scholarly databases, and documentation projects.

Grant

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Importance of Grant Funding Grant funding plays a significant role in enabling individuals and organizations to achieve their goals without incurring debt. Writing Clear and Concise Objectives Objectives should clearly articulate the goals of the proposed project. Many agencies provide a confirmation once documents are submitted.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Corporate Grants Corporate grants are financial contributions provided by businesses to support various initiatives that align with their corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals. Preparing Required Documents : Each grant may have specific requirements. Purpose of Funding Funding must align with the goals of the grant provider.

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 30, 2025

Documentation of Implementation, Progress, and Results. Anyone who has participated in an audit of any kind understands the critical importance of accurate and easily accessible documentation. Similarly, financial reports serve as clear documentation of spending as well as changes to the original budget. Funder Stewardship.

Grant

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

These professionals assist in identifying potential grants that align with the clients’ goals. Steps Research Funding Opportunities: Identify potential grants that align with the organization’s mission and goals. They help in crafting persuasive narratives that engage funders.

Grant Writing

Candid

MAY 5, 2025

These groups often face multiple barriers such as distrust of financial institutions, lack of sufficient funds, limited connectivity in rural areas, lack of identification documents, and the resulting high transaction costs, which limit opportunity for economic participation for those who need it most.

Policy

Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 25, 2025

Additionally, the method fosters transparency and accountability since every conversation and decision is documented. Moves management works best when everyone understands the goals and commits to the necessary tasks, whether logging donor interactions or scheduling regular check-ins.

Management

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Tailored Requirements Many local grant programs have specific criteria that align with regional priorities, making it easier for organizations to find funding that aligns with their goals. Engaging with local grant funds is an effective step towards achieving mission-driven goals and fostering community improvement. Avoid jargon.

Grant

Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

Document signatures. Clearly defining your needs helps you select partners that align with your strategic goals. Remember, the goal is to enhance your grant management system’s functionality and streamline your operations. Data visualization. Fund accounting.

Grant Management

Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

How to Avoid It Avoiding the confusion around criteria starts with clear documentation. Establish, document, and implement evaluation criteria that reflect your mission and funding program guidelines. Your training should also show them how to apply the requirements based on the goals of the program.

Grant

GrantNews

JANUARY 9, 2025

How to Get Approval on Your Grant Application Common Reasons a Grant Is Rejected Since your goal is to get approval on your grant application, let’s look at the most common reasons a grant is rejected, along with the solutions. Missing Items: Have all documentation ready and attached before you submit.

Applicant

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Many grantmakers request a proposed budget along with grant applications to show youre thinking about these goals from the start. After determining which grants to pursue , integrate grant planning into your overall budgeting process to ensure alignment between the grants specific requirements and your nonprofits broader financial goals.

Finance

Blackbaud

MARCH 31, 2025

If a question or issue arises down the road, youll have the documentation to back up your decisions. By prioritizing clarity and providing support, you help grantees focus on their work and achieve the goals of their project or program.

Grant

Blackbaud

APRIL 23, 2025

The type of grant reviews your funding organization uses will depend on the number of applications you receive, your technology, and the goals of your grant program. This includes validating IRS status, checking for required attachments, and ensuring the information provided aligns with your programs goals.

Grant

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

On rare occasions, a funder is so convinced by a Letter of Inquiry that the fit is just right, and they’ll write you a check without additional information or supporting documents. Truth #2: They want to partner with nonprofits who will help them achieve their goal of positively affecting change in the community issues they care about.

Letter Of Inquiry

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

To make the best use of everyones time, set explicit goals for convenings, send out agendas beforehand, and scaffold conversations with questions and/or frameworks to complete. +AI: As more funders request disclosure of AI use in applications, its vital to document anywhere AI enters the process.

AI

Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 25, 2025

Show alignment with funder goals, presenting a tailored proposal. Define SMART outcomes: Swap broad objectives for measurable goals like, “Train 25 youth by Q4, with 80% finding employment within six months.” Tie each cost to a purpose: Funders should be able to see how each expense contributes to your goals.

Proposal

Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Detailed Project Overview Your writer can clearly define your organization’s goals, the project’s purpose, anticipated outcomes, and community benefits. Complete and Clear Documentation A grant writer knows what documents are essential and how to organize them, ensuring that your application is complete and easy to review.

Applicant

Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

These documents outline the total pledge amount, payment schedule, and designated purpose of funds. Emphasize how their multi-year pledge can drive sustainable progress toward common goals. Automated transfers or credit card payments can streamline the process, reducing administrative tasks and ensuring pledges remain on track.

Proposal

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Fundraisers are vital to supporting school programs, but their impact can extend far beyond immediate monetary goals if post-event reviews are conducted effectively. These shouldinclude: Assessing overall success: Did the fundraiser meet its financial and non-financial goals? Why Conduct a Post-Fundraiser Review?

Fundraising

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

We have been held together by a few documents and symbols for the past 200 years. The goal of the program is to mitigate diesel exhaust produced by school buses. Because of this, nonprofits are taking their lead and pioneering a path to encourage grant-makers to create more inclusive grants. We are an unusual country.

Policy

DoJiggy

MAY 8, 2025

Required documentation: A detailed description of your mission, activities, and financials. These documents should explain how funds will be used and what, if any, recognition or terms are attached. Maintain a system for documenting all donations, including donor names, amounts, and any restrictions or preferences.

Fundraising

Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Here are some lessons from the Playbook conference: Focus on a few high-impact services that can scale and align with your long-term goals. Document best practices and standard operating procedures (stop reinventing the wheel!). In fact, in addition to hiring, scaling a business requires both intentionality and simplification.

Conference

CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

But heres the good news: 2025 can be the perfect year to strengthen your donor retention with clear goals , a well-thought-out fundraising calendar , a killer fundraising campaign and a refined donor retention strategy to help you keep your supporters year-round. Thats tons of money that is being missed out on. Lets make this happen.

Retainer

Allied Grant Writers

JANUARY 25, 2025

For many adult learners, completing a degree is a lifelong goal that brings personal satisfaction and pride. By understanding these different types of financial aid, adult learners can explore the best options to support their educational journey and achieve their academic goals.

Education

Grant Writer Team

APRIL 17, 2025

Outline Your Project and Its Purpose Begin by clearly outlining the project and its main goals. Collect Supporting Data and Documentation Back up your proposal with relevant data. These elements show your dedication and alignment with funders’ goals. 10 Steps to Strengthen Your Next Grant Proposal 1.

Grant

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

It involves creating detailed proposals that demonstrate the organization’s goals, needs, and the impact of potential funding on their initiatives. Funding can support various projects, such as educational programs, community services, and outreach efforts, directly aligning with the organizations goals.

Grant Writing

Wild Apricot

JUNE 16, 2025

You’ll also learn the difference between a fiscal agent and a fiscal sponsor, plus how to decide which option fits your goals. They accept donations, handle bookkeeping, file tax documents and ensure everything meets state and federal regulations. In this setup, the fiscal agent takes legal responsibility for the funds.

Logic Model