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Understanding Fiscal Agents: What They Do and When You Need OneĀ 

Wild Apricot

Whether you’re just getting started or looking for a way to manage grants and donations more effectively, understanding fiscal agents can help you move forward with fewer risks and more confidence. They accept donations, handle bookkeeping, file tax documents and ensure everything meets state and federal regulations.

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Good, Better, Best: Three Tips for Transforming a Mediocre Grant Proposal into a Great One

Peak Proposals

If you view grant proposals primarily as a way to request money to do what your organization has already decided it wants to do, your mindset is more aligned with requesting cash donations from individuals than submitting a proposal to a formal entity like a foundation or government agency. Example timeline.

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Good, Better, Best: Three Tips for Transforming a Mediocre Grant Proposal into a Great One

Peak Proposals

If you view grant proposals primarily as a way to request money to do what your organization has already decided it wants to do, your mindset is more aligned with requesting cash donations from individuals than submitting a proposal to a formal entity like a foundation or government agency.

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Six Signs Your Nonprofit Isn't Ready to Apply for Federal Grants

Think and Ink Grants

Some may require developing a logic model, which is even more difficult. Proof can be a letter from the organization that matches donations, the value of donated items, and other information. Reporting requirements for federal and some government grants require the right people and systems for proper grant management.

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Did You Know? Nonprofits are Accountable for Impact Measurement

Assel Grant Services

Nonprofits rely on various sources of funding, including individual donations, grants from foundations and government agencies, corporate sponsorships, fundraising events, and earned income (e.g., fees for services or products they offer). Nonprofits share their impact measurement findings through reports and communication materials.