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

Blackbaud

Some nonprofits had to drive printed checks around town collecting signatures, while others had already transitioned most of their vendors to electronic and automatic payments. Technology as an Enabler Explain how the proposed technology acts as an enabler to achieve these strategic goals. This can also be an area to get creative!

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Decoding the Enigma: Unveiling the Power of What is a Grant

Allied Grant Writers

Common documents include: Project proposals Budget plans Letters of recommendation Filling Out the Application Form : Applications generally require the submission of detailed information about the project or purpose of the grant. Project Scope Must propose a feasible project within grant parameters.

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In it to Win It: Building the Grants Audit-Planning Team

Grant Professionals Association

The question is, how can you prepare for an audit when you’re just reading the request for proposals or spotting an opportunity from your favorite foundation? Document your answers to these questions, as these will become your internal notes for defending your proposal if auditors have some later as well.

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Top 2025 Foundation Grants to Power Your Nonprofit

GrantNews

This information is invaluable for crafting strong foundation grant proposals. Eligible proposals address issues of environmental, social, and global concern, especially those that have a major impact on the lives of the disadvantaged. Funding supports things like hospitals, schools, and museums.

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Elevate Your Funding Prospects: Key Grant Writing Resources Revealed

Allied Grant Writers

Understanding this purpose can guide the grant writing process, ensuring that proposals align with the funder’s goals. Crafting a Compelling Proposal A well-crafted proposal is at the heart of successful grant applications. For more examples of successful proposals, explore our article on grant writing examples.

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Power Up Your Nonprofit with These Foundation Grants

GrantNews

This feature provides essential insights, such as past recipients and grant distribution patterns, making it an invaluable asset when preparing strong grant proposals to power up your nonprofit. Enrich Local Communities In-kind grants: Up to $500 electronic gift cards to nonprofits and accredited schools.

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The Grants Transparency Act of 2023: Good idea or spitting in the wind?

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

Ive been writing grant proposals since dinosaurs walked the earth and have seen various attempts to reform the federal grant-making process. If youre keeping score at home, S + A can usually produce a high-quality federal grant proposal in about 40 person hours. Why have one federal application portal, when ten will do?