Candid

JUNE 18, 2025

In 2025, federal and state funding shifts are significantly disrupting the nonprofit sector. Direct grant recipients and organizations reliant on upstream funding are facing paused projects, staff reductions, and program instability; many are struggling to sustain operations. Here are several adaptive funder strategies we’re seeing: 1.

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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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GrantNews

JULY 8, 2025

We spoke with grant experts and funding advisors to uncover what they wish more applicants knew before applying. Nonprofits often face fierce competition when applying for grant funding. Know the Funder’s Mission Your project might be excellent, but if it doesn’t align with the funder’s priorities, it won’t get funded.

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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

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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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

JUNE 17, 2025

Applying for grants can be a lifeline for nonprofits, schools, and community organizations looking to fund their projects. Many nonprofits, schools, and small organizations face rejection at some point in their funding journey. Being aware of these can help you refine your approach and increase your chances of getting funded next time.

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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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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 9, 2025

To stand out in the competitive grant landscape of 2025, aligning your proposals with your organizations strategic goals is not just advisableits essential. Are your goals and objectives still relevant for 2025? Ensure that your strategic goals are: Specific and Measurable: Clearly define what success looks like.

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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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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. It is also simple to set up with CauseVox!

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Clairification

JULY 14, 2025

Set a Clear, Compelling Goal Online donors aren’t mind readers. That means skipping the vague generalities (“support our mission!”) What happens if you don’t reach the goal? And don’t forget: a compelling goal isn’t just about numbers. Donors want to solve a problem — not fund a budget line item. That’s not just a goal.

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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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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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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

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Funding supports general operations, as well as specific programs and services. The goal of the program is to support women and their families to achieve self-sufficiency. Funding is to address the needs of underserved populations by utilizing innovation to achieve results. Funding for Capacity-Building Projects/Activities !

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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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GrantNews

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Sadly, even with this outreach funding can still be challenging for nonprofits. Because of this, GrantWatch lists grant funding opportunities for nonprofits and businesses to help them locate funding to cover overhead expenses. Of course, the end goal is to increase donations. Grant funding supports operating costs.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Digital campaigns eliminate expenses related to venues, printed materials, and travel, enabling nonprofits to allocate more funds directly to their cause. Set a collective goal and encourage friendly competition by featuring a leaderboard or highlighting top donor pages. And a well-designed donation page is key.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 12, 2024

While educators and administrators work to create inclusive and supportive environments for each student, funding still presents a large challenge. The goal of these funding opportunities is to empower students with special needs and transform their learning experiences so they might thrive and reach their full potential.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Unlocking Funding Opportunities with Grant Writing The Importance of Grant Writing for Non-Profit Organizations Grant writing is a vital skill for non-profit organizations seeking funding. These funds can provide essential resources, allowing them to expand their services and impact their communities.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 20, 2025

Many nonprofits seem to focus too much on meeting their revenue goals, which of course is important. Giving Tuesday is the worst example of this, with Year End close behind. Generally, it happens way too often. Remember this Building relationships is just as important as raising money. The two go together. That includes fundraising appeals.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2025

In this guide, we’ll explore six alternative funding ideas that nonprofits of all sizes should consider to complement their existing fundraising strategies. Tap Into Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) DAFs have become a fast-growing source of funding for nonprofits. These funds hold vast potential: recent data shows that over 1.7

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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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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 2, 2025

Securing grant funding is a primary goal for many nonprofit organizations. Support your proposal with concrete data and research that substantiate the need for funding and the potential impact of your project. Does Your Mission Align with Funders Goals? Seems simple, right? What Happens if You Don’t Get the Grant?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Your website can be a great marketing tool, but it can also help your nonprofit raise funds. Learn how to encourage donations on your nonprofit website. However, one of its most important functions is as a tool for fundraising. If designed correctly, your website can be an unstoppable force in driving donations. Keep the form to one page.

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In addition, GrantWatch has a list of over 6,100 grants listed in its Nonprofits (and Municipalities) grants listings, as well as a targeted list of close to 300 grants listed in its Technology Grants for Nonprofits grant funding opportunities. To that end, GrantWatch is joining in to provide a list of technology-based grants for nonprofits.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

However, sustaining these programs requires resources, and many organizations seek funding through grants to cover their costs. It offers a user-friendly platform where organizations can search for funding opportunities tailored to their needs. Funding helps families pay for mental-health care for children under 21.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 31, 2024

And, with the right grant funding, nonprofits can expand their programs and businesses can begin new ventures. What’s more, each listing in the GrantWatch database is designed to connect you with funding opportunities that align with your goals. Funding is for humanities programs that serve the general public.

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The Fundraiser Coach

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Dollars vs. Impact: Shift the Conversation to Outcomes The Fundraiser Mindset: "We need to close this $50,000 gift to hit our Q1 goal." Expand the Conversation Beyond One Funding Area The Fundraiser Mindset: "They're interested in supporting X program, so I don’t want to bring up anything else." Arrange for leadership (e.g.

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Grant writing is a vital skill for local nonprofits seeking funding to support their missions. This blog will explore key strategies and tips to enhance your grant writing skills, helping your organization to secure the funding it deserves. Moreover, understanding the vision and mission of the funding organization is pivotal.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

In an ever-evolving social and economic landscape, churches and religious organizations increasingly seek alternative funding sources, such as church grants, to sustain operations, expand ministry services, and engage in community outreach. Generally, grants for churches fall into several broad categories: 1.

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Fundly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Whether youre raising money to fund a nonprofit initiative, support students at your school, or cover a personal expense, an online fundraiser can be an effective way to reach your goal. But first, you need to find the right fundraising website to support your campaign. Event management. Performance analytics.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JULY 15, 2025

” Even if you are not explicitly asked to, work in the measurable objectives that will lead to the ultimate goal. Beth added the perspective that the narrative should specifically include how the funding will be used. TLDR: Be crystal clear about your goals, how you’ll use the grant, and what makes your approach unique.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

If a funder likes your Letter of Inquiry, they’ll invite you to submit more details about what you would like them to fund. Never presume you’ll get funded a second or third time. Thats when youll be asked to provide detailed financial reports, budgets, and plans for executing your program and measuring your success.

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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. How does fiscal sponsorship work?

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 5, 2024

However, they need grant funding to accomplish their goals. 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 promotes and builds healthy communities.

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