The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

By Christian O’Dwyer, CFA and John Walsh Endowment funds have long been a cornerstone of philanthropy as they provide sustained financial support for various causes across generations. While endowments traditionally focus on perpetuity, a growing number of donors are opting for time-limited or spend-down funds.

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GrantNews

APRIL 4, 2025

Mental Health Grant Funding Makes All the Difference. This funding helps individuals receive the care they need to manage and overcome challenges, fostering healthier communities. This funding helps individuals receive the care they need to manage and overcome challenges, fostering healthier communities.

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GrantNews

MAY 6, 2025

With an ever-increasing demand for quality early childhood programs, educators, nonprofits, and school districts are actively seeking funding to support curriculum development, classroom resources, staff training, and family engagement initiatives. The funding is for projects in a wide range of focus areas, including Childhood Literacy.

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GrantNews

JUNE 12, 2025

Funding for nonprofits is always a concern, and in today’s financial landscape, securing funding can be daunting. With the help of GrantWatch and strategic financial planning, nonprofits maximize their impact, attract new funding, and grow with confidence. Set realistic goals and systematically reevaluate your strategies.

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Candid

JANUARY 28, 2025

Smaller shares of grantmakers providing technology and tools, unrestricted funding The good news is that a significant majority of funders are now committed to streamlining grant applications (67%) and reporting processes (56%). Funding technology for equitable outcomes Why should this matter to grantmakers?

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GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2025

Funding for professional development is here for the taking! In addition, professional development also helps employees build new skills, stay current with industry trends, and achieve their career goals. Grants to Fund Professional Development 1. Funding to Nonprofits to Improve Access to Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork!

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 11, 2024

On average, sources estimate that 1 in 7 applications are approved for funding. 9 Tips to Increase Your Chances of Winning a Grant 1) Target Your Funders There are many different types of funding sources, but which funding source is best for you? What are your chances of winning a grant? GrantWatch is here to help!

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Finance plays a crucial role in building a sustainable and scalable funding strategy. By actively bringing together different departments and leading discussions around revenue diversification, you can set measurable goals, evaluate the ROI of each funding source, and make informed decisions about where to invest time and resources.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Grant funding plays a big part in water conservation and quality efforts! of course, the right funding. The Bureau of Reclamation serves as the primary funding agency for these projects, working to extend and preserve the U.S. Funding to Improve Public Drinking Water! Funding is for environmental projects.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Initiatives that safeguard endangered species, preserve natural habitats, and work to restore fragile ecosystems all share the same goal: to make a lasting impact. However, these ambitious efforts require significant funding, which is why grant funding is so very important.

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GrantNews

MAY 27, 2025

GrantWatch provides access to a wide range of funding options tailored for entrepreneurs determined to grow, adapt, and lead. With GrantWatch as your gateway, theres no better time to pursue funding and help your business goals grow. Each month, a winner will be eligible to receive the funding. You dont want to miss this.

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Strategic Grants

MARCH 30, 2025

Some of the questions weve been getting recently from our For-Purpose clients lately Do Trusts and Foundations give to a charitys endowment fund? Read on to find out more about the somewhat magical world of endowment funds, the gift that keeps on giving. What is an endowment fund? office lately.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 3, 2025

As you are building your nonprofit, most nonprofits early on come to understand that they must increase their funding so they can serve more people, serve the community, and do all the things that they got into this industry to do. As you are building revenue sources, you need to focus on diversifying funding sources.

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Grant Writer Team

MARCH 20, 2025

If you want to unlock grant funding, you must be willing to write your narrative. You start from scratch with only a goal in mind, dive deep into research, adhere to strict requirements, and finally craft and submit your proposal. A compelling story doesnt just add a human touch; it can make all the difference in securing funding.

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Candid

JUNE 4, 2025

Fiscal sponsorships also enable existing nonprofits to collaborate by pooling and administering funds toward a shared goal. At Goodnation, weve fiscally sponsored many new collaborative funds focused on poverty reduction, civic engagement, and voter registration, to name a few. Other fees may apply depending on the sponsor.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 10, 2025

Municipal grant funding empowers communities to continue enhancing services and making a lasting difference. Funding may be used for the purchase of life-saving equipment, support of the military, disaster relief, scholarships and continued education, and prevention education. Protect Local Water Supplies! Arts Projects and Programs!

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GrantNews

APRIL 18, 2025

But here’s the catch: innovation requires funding. From startups to research institutions, grant funding is critical to fuel groundbreaking work and bring tech ideas to life. The funding increases student success rates with creative project-based learning ideas to make STEM learning fun. Thats where GrantWatch steps in.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Securing funding is vital for critical programs to flourish. While nonprofits do not focus on profit, financing operations is still essential for a nonprofit to accomplish its goals. There are many ways to generate funding, like selling merchandise, silent auctions, charity events, fundraisers, and more. However, there is help!

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 9, 2025

Deliver this through short, punchy updatesmonthly or quarterlythat include: Grants submitted (with date and funder) Wins (with funding amounts) Rejections (framed as part of the process) Upcoming deadlines Rejections are tough to report, but experienced writers reframe them smartly: This is part of our healthy grants pipeline.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Picture this: as donations roll in, a progress bar fills up automatically, showing exactly how close you are to hitting your matching goal. Multiple matches make giving feel like a team effort, as donors know they’re helping to unlock additional funds. It’s an incredible way to rally support and reach your fundraising goals faster!

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GrantNews

JANUARY 30, 2025

Finding grant funding for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) research and support is essential for advancing understanding and improving resources for those affected. With a simple keyword search, grant seekers can easily find a variety of funding opportunities.

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Candid

JANUARY 27, 2025

The research is clear about the many benefits of multiyear funding. Multiyear funding also builds trust and strengthens relationships between funders and nonprofits. So, how prevalent is multiyear funding by U.S. Multiyear funding, however, is distinct from, and has advantages over, annual funding across multiple years.

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Clairification

MAY 26, 2025

4 Ways to Put Curiosity to Work: Show Up and Get to Know Whats Around You Remember, your goal is to really be present. Colleen actually scrubbed in to observe a surgery at the hospital for which she raised funds! I wanted to better understand the projects our donors funded. Listen and observe more than you show and tell.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Whether it’s baseball, football, hockey, swimming or basketball, there are many situations where people, especially kids, don’t have the necessary funds for training, facilities, and equipment to participate. Funding supports training, coaching, competition costs, travel, and equipment purchases and maintenance.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 5, 2024

However, they need grant funding to accomplish their goals. Grant Help Build Strong Communities In complex human systems, like municipal communities, many people work together on common goals. Funding supports programs for safety, community building, and environmental responsibility.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Before we officially wrap up the year, lets dive into the top articles of the year on the Get Fully Funded blog. Our goal is to equip you with practical fundraising tools and ideas you can implement right away. If you want to reach yourfundraising goals and engage your donors in giving, your words matter.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 8, 2025

Clarify Expectations Early Meet with leadership to define realistic goals: How many grants per quarter? Show how these tools will lead to increased funding and fewer missed opportunities. To cope effectively, heres what works best: 1. What types of funders? Set boundaries around what isn’t your responsibility (e.g.,

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GrantNews

MARCH 13, 2025

Florida is home to a wealth of untapped grant opportunities that could provide crucial funding for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. In this article, we’ll dive into the best-secret grants in Florida that you might be missing out on to help you secure the funding you deserve.

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GrantNews

MARCH 17, 2025

Grant funding fuels Minority Business Women On The Move ! They bring goal into reach and help propel businesses forward. GrantWatch understands the challenges Minority Business Women face in securing funding. Participants receive funding, mentorship, vendor perks, and will attend a reception to present their companies.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Spur Local’s Donation Counter Spur Local used a donation counter to add a sense of urgency and community as everyone rallied together to hit the goal. By connecting the funds raised to specific outcomes, you create a deeper emotional connection between donors and your mission.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

By Jon Osterburg If you work for a new nonprofit, your team’s primary goal is probably to get your operations off the ground and start furthering your mission. You’ll create strategic plans, brainstorm new projects and programs, and organize campaigns to raise the necessary funds to execute your ideas.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 5, 2025

While the idea of a budget is simpleand some budgets can beit takes a good amount of preparation to create a tool that accurately forecasts your goals for the year. Have our goals shifted this year? Have our goals shifted this year? Have we experienced any funding losses, or do we expect any major changes?

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 12, 2025

Renewal anxiety is no jokeand for experienced grant writers, it can feel like a thundercloud hanging over every funding cycle. How can we help you reach your goals? They build a funding portfolio with multiple sourcesfoundation grants, corporate sponsors, government contractsso theyre not devastated if one big fish swims away.

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GrantNews

MAY 15, 2025

Grant funding can help. These funding opportunities support organizations working to protect lives, property, and the environment through preparedness, response, and rebuilding efforts. The funding helps organizations manage unbudgeted, unforeseen, and/or time-sensitive emergencies. It’s a call to action.

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GrantNews

MARCH 27, 2025

From securing funding to streamlining operations, having the right resources can set you up for success. With over 200 grants in our Entrepreneurs and Startups category, youll find valuable funding opportunities to help turn your vision into reality. The funding also helps women expand existing businesses.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 30, 2024

This resourceful list is designed to help reduce the stress of searching for startup funding and get you one step closer to achieving your goals! In addition to funding, businesses will receive support in strategic planning, operations, introductions and networking, and staffing.

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Planned Giving

APRIL 1, 2025

Too many nonprofits are missing opportunities to remind donors of their legacy giving options in their annual fund communications. As you know, annual fund communications focus on securing donations to support your immediate goals. Here are four simple ways you can highlight legacy giving in your annual fund communications: 1.

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