Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Based on my experience, here are three of the most common mistakes nonprofits make, along with what they should be doing instead: Fundraising mistake #1. By themselves, social media appeals, fundraising letters, and other mass marketing efforts offer low conversion rates and contribute to message fatigue and information overload.

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Clairification

MARCH 3, 2025

Id like you to think of them as your newly essential fundraising and communication strategies. For example, if you give out loans and grants, but dont modify your website messaging, will constituents believe your program is still robust given recent federal grant cutbacks?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

This is especially important now because of the current chaos of eliminating (and then not eliminating, at least for now) federal grant funding. Thats what makes mobile giving campaigns so successfulthese fundraisers make contributing convenient for donors. Evaluate your mobile fundraising logistics. The best part?

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 5, 2025

Its two weeks before a federal grant deadline , and you just learned about the opportunity and that you are eligible to apply for grant funding. Unfortunately, your fundraising team is busy preparing for your organizations annual event, and it is all-hands-on-deck. Then, it changed.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 11, 2024

Grants Works will host its Federal Grant Funding and Management Summit to help new and established grantees understand federal grants better.

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

The grant writer cost in 2025 varies widely depending on experience, project type, and scope of work. Rates for simple foundation proposals typically range from $300 to $3,000, while complex federal grants may require significantly higher investments. Professionals with 10+ successful grants start at $75 and can ask up to $125.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

APRIL 10, 2024

Here are some big wins from 2023: Winning Federal Grants Addressing Homelessness Promoting Healthcare Investing in Children More Funding for More Mission-Driven Work Winning Federal Grants At Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates, we have experience with every aspect of fundraising, including winning federal grants.

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RBW Strategy

MAY 14, 2024

Challenge RBW Strategy first partnered with 2019 to support a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant application. The organization was new to federal grant-seeking and required additional support to ensure a successful submission.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

F undraising Best Practice Resources On-demand webinar: Everyday Actions, Extraordinary Potential: Engaging Everyday Donors Communicating with Donors in An Uncertain Funding Environment Get Your Grant-Funded Nonprofit Started in Fundraising Finance and Operations Best Practice Resources Webinar (March 25): Navigating Federal Funding: Essential Risk (..)

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Funding Federal Grants Strategic Plan Finance 59

Fundraising HayDay

MARCH 20, 2025

And while this was recorded before the new administration started making drastic changes in the federal funding landscape, the Uniform Guidance as it stands is in effect until updated again.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The Three Main Grant Funding Sources Foundations Private foundations, public charities, and philanthropic organizations. Government Federal, state, and local governments. Foundations are funded through donations, wills, bequests, fundraising, earned income, and memberships. Corporations For-profit businesses.

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amplifi

APRIL 24, 2025

Theres no shortage of challenges facing fundraisers today. And many organizations are trying to navigate and limit the effects of federal grant freezes and unfreezes. percent, respectively, according to the latest data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project. LEARN MORE: Six signs its time to hire a fundraising agency.

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Fundraising HayDay

MARCH 7, 2024

Join our conversation with Rachel Werner and Lucy Morgan of MyFedTrainer.com about all things grant management. We’re talking tips for good management, Uniform Guidance, advice for organizations who are new to federal grant funding, and more. So many people are focused on getting the grant. But then it’s awarded.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

For a long time, I struggled with my work as a grant professional. I loved tackling a challenging federal grant proposal. Managing federal grants was my jam – I loved putting my organizational skills to work and totally geeked out about a well-put-together 3-ring binder. Don’t get me wrong. So, what was my problem?

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

Search federal grant opportunities — You can search grants or sign up to receive email notifications of all (or targeted) grant opportunities. However, keep in mind federal grants are best for a larger organization; one with a multi-million budgets. appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Blackbaud

MAY 2, 2025

With tens of thousands of layoffs coming from federal government roles, demand may come from places and people who havent needed this level of support before. Many nonprofits are feeling the strain from a pause in federal grant funding and are working to shift their programs to align with the changes in government priorities.

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

In addition to risk, federal government agencies are asking applicants/recipients to demonstrate their ability to manage federal grants through a robust internal controls policy and procedures manual (sometimes during the pre-award stage) that outlines how organizations will be good stewards of government funding.

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 21, 2025

Danny Blitch, MPA, GPC , from Woodstock, Georgia, is the Managing Consultant of Federal Grants at Alloy Fundraising in Atlanta. A seasoned presenter, trainer, writer, and author, Danny has secured over $250 million in grant funding for various causes throughout his career.

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GiveSmart

APRIL 2, 2025

From April 27 to April 29, thousands of fundraisers from around the globe are following the road to Seattle for Elevating Impact: Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) ICON 2025. 1:1 Time with Fundraising Experts Where to Find GiveSmart by Momentive at AFP Icon Visit our fundraising experts at AFP EXCHANGE Booth #910.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 20, 2024

Connected Systems Speaking of interoperability across our NXT solutions, there will be a few sessions highlighting the benefits of having your fundraising and fund accounting systems work together. She’ll provide a step-by-step process for integrating federal grant compliance into your organization’s internal controls.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 19, 2022

If fractured fairy tales aren’t getting you the storytelling advice you are seeking, try this real-life advice on storytelling from two very wise but very different sources—a nationally renowned fundraising trainer and consultant T. And isn’t securing more transformational grants the happy ending we all want? Census Bureau.

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Elevate

MARCH 4, 2025

For many nonprofits, federal grants and contracts are just one part of their larger revenue profile. With the news to date this year dominated by updates regarding reductions in federal funding, little advice is available about how policy change at the federal level contributes to changes in private funding priorities and availability.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 2, 2023

I started my career in federal grants, where program design was the #1 factor of success. For example, one federal SAMHSA grant was to provide substance abuse prevention to college students. The program design needed to make sense for the target population of college students.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Navigating Church Grant Funding Churches have long served as centers of community, spiritual growth, and social support. Traditionally, funding for these institutions has come from tithes, donations, and local fundraising efforts. Sustainability Plan: Explain how the project will continue to operate after the grant period ends.

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Candid

APRIL 17, 2025

By offering structured opportunities for involvementsuch as annual fundraising campaigns or employee engagement programsnonprofits can make it easy for corporations to contribute meaningfully, fostering a lasting and impactful partnership.

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The Fundraising Coach

JULY 29, 2024

You’re probably tapping into all the fundraising sources you can, from soliciting online donations to hosting fun events to building relationships with major donors. Many different types of grants might work for your organization, such as: Federal grants. State grants. They may also be long and complex.

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Sharpshooter Communications

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

When you're working with a fundraiser, integrity is vital. Not too long ago, Sharpshooter was working with a new client on a federal grant that had a super quick turnaround. And we left the door open to work on the same federal grant for next year - at no cost. The same goes for us at Sharpshooter.

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Fundraising HayDay

MARCH 31, 2022

It's the Fundraising HayDay annual episode that is ripped from the headlines. We are talking grant fraud stories and the consequences that happen when the rules are broken. We're also following up on a story from last year's episode about the Tennessee state senator who was accused of using federal grant funds for personal gain.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

No matter what you think about the United States government these days, one thing I hope we can all agree on is the transparency in which federal grants are shared. Let me count thy ways: Grant programs are listed in the appropriations act of each federal department as part of the annual budget process.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Work with a grant consultant with a proven track record of success Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates has secured more than $103 million in funding for our clients. This includes winning organizations their first foundation grants, their first federal grants, and multi-year, multi-million-dollar awards.

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California Grants Portal

MAY 4, 2022

The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) is hosting webinars throughout 2022 to help grantseekers learn about federal grants. Sessions focus on pre-planning steps, such as finding grants that fit, building partnerships, designing projects, and developing effective budgets.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 3, 2022

Rather, separate them out, at least by category of revenue – other grants, donors, and fundraising or annual giving. Some federal grants require complicated calculations, especially when they require matching funds. Revenue: All the funding coming in that you’re allocating to the program. Step 3: Make calculations.

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Budget Grant Writing Nonprofit Consulting 98

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

These platforms compile a wide array of grants available based on different criteria such as location, eligibility, and funding amount. Long-Term Sustainability Planning To maximize the impact of local grants, organizations should focus on long-term sustainability.

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Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 11, 2024

This will make sure grant funders aren’t automatically signed up for your organization’s newsletters or annual appeals (unless they’ve expressly asked to be included in your fundraising and marketing efforts). Do what you said you were going to do with the grant funds they provided.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

A couple of years ago, outreach, training, and fundraising consultant, Stephanie Gerding , posted some great basic grantseeking information on TechSoup For Libraries. Grants.gov is the single free access point for over 1,000 grant programs offered by the 26 federal grant-making agencies.

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Allied Grant Writers

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Government Grants for Businesses and Nonprofits A. Federal Grants Federal grants remain one of the most valuable funding resources available in 2025, with millions of dollars allocated to help businesses and nonprofits grow and serve their communities. You can also explore options on the Grants.gov website.

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Sharpshooter Communications

AUGUST 10, 2020

All contractors you hire should be consistent - and that is even more important for grant writers and fundraising professionals. We know that there will be times that we are uploading federal grants at 10:55pm. At Sharpshooter, we take consistency very seriously.

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