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Training Junior Grant Writers—Without Losing Your Mind or Missing Deadlines

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

Welcome to the wild world of mentoring junior grant writers. But lets be honestit can also feel like trying to teach someone to drive while youre still fixing the engine and steering with your knees. Mentoring is a marathon, not a sprintbut regular touchpoints make it a smoother run for everyone. Sure, its rewarding.

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Showing Educators Our Appreciation: Awards for Teachers

GrantNews

Awards to individuals for promoting diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields. The program recognizes mentors of underrepresented students who have earned PhDs in a STEM field at an IHE. Award for Computer Science or Engineering! Awards for Promoting Diversity in STEM Learning!

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Small Business Starter Kit: Tools and Tips for New Entrepreneurs

GrantNews

In addition to a cash award, applicants receive access to mentoring, working spaces, and opportunity to participate in future competitions. Focus areas include biomedical science, animal health, plant science, defense and homeland security, and applied engineering. Entrepreneurs and Startups Compete for Awards to Develop Businesses!

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Philanthropy can help close the tech gender gap with better design, data, and infrastructure

Candid

According to AnitaB.org , women account for just 29% of the tech workforce and only 15% of engineering roles. Inequitable professional development Harvard Business Review notes that men are significantly more likely to receive sponsorship for leadership-track roles, whereas women are frequently over-mentored but under-sponsored.

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Best Scholarships for Adults: Opportunities for Your Education Journey

Allied Grant Writers

For instance, some states prioritize scholarships for adult students entering high-demand fields such as healthcare, education, or engineering technology. Online Resources for Adult Learners Many online resources are available to support adult learners, including scholarship search engines and financial aid websites.

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7 Ways to Engage Your Donors Without Asking for Money

CauseVox

Another big plus here is that when you create educational content on your website, like in the form of blogs, you can boost your SEO (search engine optimization) and grow your reach, which in time can grow your donor list! Its a simple way to keep donors inspired and informed while showing them youre a go-to resource for important topics.

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How To Build a Strong Online Presence for Your Nonprofit

Greater Giving

When creating your pages, keep search engine optimization (SEO) best practices in mind. This will ensure search engines like Google easily find your site. WWF shows how nonprofits can add their unique branding to CTAs with its Adopt CTA, allowing supporters to symbolically adopt a wild animal.