The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Collaborating on grant-funded projects, and particularly proposal development, is essential for nonprofits. However, fostering a productive proposal-building environment often presents scheduling and communication hurdles. Subject matter experts are often working beyond their capacity to manage their proposal duties.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 23, 2025

While the criticism and concerns over some aspects of AI—including environmental impacts and severe ethical and human rights violations—are entirely valid, today we’re zooming in on AI and grant writing. The AI Grants Hub™ integrates your core narratives, past proposals, and data. You, the human, are doing all the thinking.

Grant Writing

Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 8, 2024

According to BoardSource , the board [of directors] is responsible for ensuring that the organization is appropriately stewarding the resources entrusted to it and following all legal and ethical standards. Offer to write letters of support for proposals and be flexible when needed to sign grant documentation (e.g.,

GPC

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

With public funding in flux, private foundations shifting priorities, and technology changing how proposals are crafted and reviewed, nonprofits need way more than strong writing to stay competitive. While originally centered around principles like unrestricted funding and reduced administrative burden, this approach has evolved.

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Grant Writer Team

MAY 15, 2025

It really doesn’t matter what nonprofit you program you write for, or small business you might need to fund; the answer is the same. Concepts like transparency, accountability, and sustainability arent just ethical ideals. When you hire a professional grant writer, you’re getting someone who can craft a persuasive proposal.

Policy

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 3, 2025

The world of grants is constantly evolving, reflecting changes in government policies, funding opportunities, and emerging trends in nonprofit management as well as in the societies we serve. Now more than ever, we must work together to traverse this government funding landscape and learn how best to assist our organizations.

GPCI

Grant Writer Team

MARCH 27, 2025

Governance & Ethics Boards set policies that keep operations ethical, legal, and mission-aligned. Part of a nonprofit governing board’s job is to secure funding for operation costs and special projects. Finding and securing grant funding takes time, strategy, and a well-written grant proposal.

Government

Candid

JANUARY 21, 2025

Similarly, in the nonprofit sector, well-funded organizations are already leveraging AI to increase efficiency and reduce burnout, while smaller nonprofitsoften serving the most marginalized communitiesare being left behind. We bear the responsibility to ensure AI adoption is equitable, ethical, and inclusive. Foster collaboration.

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Rates for simple foundation proposals typically range from $300 to $3,000, while complex federal grants may require significantly higher investments. 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.

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GrantNews

JULY 7, 2025

Finding funding can be a challenge for nonprofits, but rolling deadline grants (also known as ongoing grants ) offer a flexible solution. Unlike traditional grants with fixed deadlines, rolling deadline grants accept applications year-round until funds are exhausted. 25 Ongoing Grant Opportunities: Rolling Deadlines for Nonprofits 1.

Grant

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

Learn how to create compelling proposals, effectively present your schools needs, and build lasting partnerships to support your students success. Whether you aim to purchase new sports equipment, fund a class trip, or renovate the library, your fundraising efforts can gain a major boost through sponsorships.

Fundraising

Candid

JUNE 26, 2025

And so, grantmakers are studying the landscape , weighing every implication , and exercising caution as they consider how best to integrate AI in ways that are ethical, inclusive, and effective. It could identify interventions and strategies or suggest a collaborative funding model along with ideas on how best to approach the issue.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 24, 2025

However, designation certifications go further in requiring ongoing continuing education and adherence to a professional code of ethics. Certified Fund Raising Executives Like the GPC, the CFRE set the standard for fundraising professionals worldwide. Who Is Certified?

Grant Writing

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Ive been writing grant proposals since dinosaurs walked the earth and have seen various attempts to reform the federal grant-making process. The GREAT Act requires that federal grant recipients establish and use data standards for information reported to funding agencies. Congress passed the Grants Transparency Act of 2023 (H.R.

Federal Grants

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

MAY 18, 2025

In some ways, these institutions are hedge funds with universities attached. Most of our nonprofit clients are ethical and provide a range of human services. In 32 years in business, the largest proposal weve ever written is $100 million for a Fortune 500 corporation involved in green energy.

Federal Grants

Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Grant Professionals Association, (GPA) in collaboration with the Association of Fundraising Professionals, (AFP) has chosen October to highlight the ethical practices of professionals in the resource development field. Ethical practices in grants and the GPA Code of Ethics have been a cornerstone of GPA since its founding 25 years ago.

Ethics

Candid

AUGUST 14, 2024

Most of the comments from respondents who didn’t know indicated they doubted they’ve received AI-generated proposals but there was no way to know for sure. If these technologies can be adopted responsibly and ethically to ease the burden on grantees, they may help contribute to a more efficient, effective, and equitable social sector.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Grant Ethics: Ethics for Grant Proposal Need Statements Session 4 of the Grant Ethics Series The way grant professionals describe the needs of their community is an important part of persuading reviewers and grant funders to award a grant. Register for the complete Grant Ethics Series: Register Now

Ethics

Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: The Ethics of Program Implementation and Reporting After a Grant is Funded Session 7 of the Ethics Series While ethics must be considered in all stages of the grant lifecycle, the part that most people worry about is program implementation and reporting. points in Category 1.B

Ethics

Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Grant funding, after all, can be transformational and create long-lasting positive impacts in our communities. That said, behind the elation of each successfully funded proposal lies a busy and complex world. It is the stories of the people who are impacted by that work that we elevate and uplift in our proposals and reports.

Ethics

Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As professionals, we face situations that can potentially compromise our ethics and values, sometimes without even knowing it. Have you had an organization ask you to write a grant and only pay you if it turned into funding? Or been told they will not compensate until the grant is awarded? Members shall work for a salary/wage or fee.

Ethics

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 23, 2022

The services you are providing are not part of the project/program you are requesting funding for and are therefore not part of the outcomes the funder is expecting to invest in. Also, keep in mind, whether a proposal is awarded or denied can depend on many other factors aside from the writing of the proposal itself (e.g.,

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 4, 2024

According to Margit Brazda Poirier, founder and CEO of Grants4Good , you might not be using AI; most nonprofits aren’t — citing lack of time and concerns about safety, privacy and ethics. 2 Find grant opportunities and funding prospects You can use AI to streamline the time-consuming process of funder research.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Ethics: The Ethics of Program Design: Plans and Partners Session 5 of the Ethics Series Creating a high-quality grant proposal can be challenging when organizations may also be designing the program at the same time. But ethics are important throughout the full grant lifecycle from research to reporting.

Ethics

Grant Writer Team

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This is especially true when it comes to securing funding through grant writing. The ability to articulate compelling proposals does not spring from thin air. They’re creative problem-solvers, finding novel solutions and seeking new funding sources while making the most of what they have.

Grant Writing

Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: The Ethics of Program Implementation and Reporting After a Grant is Funded Session 7 of the Ethics Series While ethics must be considered in all stages of the grant lifecycle, the part that most people worry about is program implementation and reporting. points in Category 1.B

Ethics

Assel Grant Services

JULY 14, 2024

Ethics are moral principles that govern an individual’s or group’s behavior or activities. Within the grant profession, the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) has defined a clear code of ethics for members to abide by and establish boundaries within practice that uphold the integrity of the industry.

Ethics

Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

For instance, I wrote a paper for my Ethics in Nonprofits class that explored whether nonprofit theatres should pay actors more or use their resources to prioritize their communities. These include cover letters, proposals, letters of inquiry, budgets, and more. . Philanthropy News Digest . Foundation Directory .

Letter Of Inquiry

Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Building a strong RFP (Request for Proposals) is just as important as writing the application for a grant. You have the goals and the funding to allocate; isn’t your job done? A Request for Proposals: What Is It? A Request for Proposals (RFP) is a formal document that donor organizations issue.

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GrantNews

JUNE 4, 2024

Grant writing is essential for organizations to fund things like community projects, business ventures, and research. However, it also involves some serious ethical considerations. To that end, GrantWatch has advice on how to ethically write grant proposals and the benefits of maintaining your integrity.

Policy

Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 3, 2024

In her work, she has fulfilled many different fundraising roles and has served as a grant reviewer to determine who received grant funding. Her knowledge of every side of the grant-winning game positions her and her team to assess proposals for effectiveness and fundability. This is sometimes considered training the AI.

AI

Candid

JUNE 26, 2024

Nonprofit fundraising basics Even for experienced fundraisers, it’s always a good idea to refresh core strategies to get the funding your organization needs. How to Write a Grant Proposal by Cheryl Carter New and James Aaron Quick. Demystifying Fundraising Funnels: A Digital Marketing Blueprint to Fund Your Non-Profit by David Higgins.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Put the two together, and you have a recipe for a successful proposal. We know how important data is for evaluation and outcomes in a proposal, but how do you take raw data and put it into a compelling, easy-to-read narrative for funders? The proposal could end up more distracting and confusing than just a narrative.

Funding

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 5, 2024

As grant professionals, we are stewards of the GPA Code of Ethics for our organizations and/or clients. Often, however, we find ourselves navigating tenuous ethical conflict when leaders and/or members of our teams propose organizational strategies or actions that would violate the Code of Ethics. Imagine that.

Ethics

Grant Training Center

JULY 31, 2023

The following is a step-by-step guide on how to write the NIH DMP: Understanding the NIH Data Sharing Policy: Familiarize yourself with the specific data sharing requirements and policies outlined in the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) or the agency-specific guidelines.

Management

Grant Professionals Association

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This article dives into how mastering ethics, collaboration, grant research, strategic planning, building relationships, and prospecting for foundations can be a game-changer in your professional life. Mastering Grant Research Gain insights into the art of identifying the right funding opportunities.

Training

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Engaging Your Donor Community: 5 School Fundraising Tips by Howard Gotleib, Read-a-thon When you prioritize creating an impactful experience for your donor community, you’ll keep donors coming back and raise more funds for your school. Be sure you’re looking for these 9 things.

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