Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Figuring out how to fund your vision can feel like a steep mountain to climb. Should you fund your work out of your own pocket? Here’s something to keep in mind, starting now: self-funding a nonprofit is not sustainable. To fully fund your mission, you have to become a fundraiser. Where do you start? Just beware!

Funding

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Grants are an integral lifeline for many nonprofits, providing the necessary funding to launch new initiatives, sustain critical programs, and ensure operational stability. Why Diversifying Your Funding Is Essential With nearly 2 million nonprofit organizations in the United States, the competition for funding from all sources is stiff.

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GrantNews

JUNE 16, 2025

The good news is you can still successfully apply for and receive foundation funding – even without a grant writer. Before diving into applications, you need to understand what foundation funders typically expect: A clear mission and measurable goals A specific funding need (programs, capacity building, capital, etc.)

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Progress bar with CauseVox automated matching And it’s not just about the money—CauseVox also displays impact metrics, so donors can see the tangible results of their gifts, like meals served, trees planted, or hours of service funded. Let’s face it—keeping up with donation matches can feel like a race against the clock. Curious how it works?

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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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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 9, 2025

Great grant writers hunt down top-funded proposalsespecially for competitive grants. They even use FOIA requests to access funded applications from public agencies. They even use FOIA requests to access funded applications from public agencies. Innovation in grant writing isnt about gimmicks. Heres how they do it: 1.

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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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Grants4Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As we approach 2025 and the anticipated changes that a new federal administration will bring, nonprofit leaders, grant writers, and fundraisers must be proactive to safeguard and sustain their funding sources. This can also lead to potential discretionary funding… 2. So, there ALWAYS funding out there! Some good news?

Funding

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 12, 2025

Every grant writer knows the feeling: deadlines loom, your program narratives are tight, your outcomes are crystal clearand yet, youre still stuck trying to fund the electricity bill, staff salaries, and that squeaky office chair no one wants to admit they broke. Unrestricted funding is like oxygen for nonprofits. Bottom line?

Grant Writing

Candid

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Forty years later, we remain an influential intermediary funder that raises funds from institutional grantmakers and individual donors. Here we’ll share our insights into how the practice of listening to the community and funding the supposedly “unfundable” on a small scale can achieve what traditional large-scale philanthropy cannot.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2025

Funding for professional development is here for the taking! Grants to Fund Professional Development 1. Grant funding will enhance local capacity to build equitable and sustainable communities with trust-based grantmaking to support collaborative partnerships. Think of it as a win-win-win situation. Everyone wins!

Funding

Candid

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Now were introducing AI tools to recommend new funders and funding opportunities personalized to your needs, eliminating work that might have taken hours and surfacing opportunities fundraisers might not have discovered on their own to help fundraisers find what they need even more quickly and efficiently. What do you think?

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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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Candid

JULY 21, 2025

In recent articles, we’ve discussed foundation grants and corporate support as potential avenues to explore for organizations affected by federal funding cuts. While these funding streams can help fill some of the gaps, they’re only a partial remedy for a sector that has been heavily reliant on government support.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 15, 2025

Will certain policies or funding cuts affect your organization? It’s summer! I hope you’ll get a chance to take a vacation or just some time off. It may be quieter at your nonprofit, or maybe it isn’t considering everything that’s going on, especially in the U.S. Either way, you don’t want to be too quiet and ignore your donors.

Policies

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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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 29, 2025

Even if your organization doesn’t manage federal funds directly, these insights inform the best practices that can protect your reputation and funding streams. June is always an exciting month for college sports fans. The Women’s College World Series kicks off in Oklahoma City, while the men’s tournament wraps up in Omaha.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Given what’s likely in the next administration, nonprofits will need to work harder to combat any government funding cuts and policy changes. Beginning in 2012, Giving Tuesday has taken place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This year it will be on December 3. I’m not going to tell you whether or not you should participate in Giving Tuesday.

Donation

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

November is a fantastic month to explore funding opportunities, with options that can empower entrepreneurs to take control and secure the resources they need. Remember to review eligibility criteria and deadlines to maximize your chances of securing funding. But now is the perfect time to focus on growing your business! Absolutely!

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Women entrepreneurs seeking start-up capital are looking for funding to launch and grow their businesses. Thankfully, as the number of female entrepreneurs rises, so do the funding options. They also offer a valuable option for women who face difficulties qualifying for conventional funding. But thats just the first step.

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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

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. Funding to cover overhead is vital for any organization to flourish. Did you know?

Grants

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Funding supports general operations, as well as specific programs and services. Funding is to address the needs of underserved populations by utilizing innovation to achieve results. Funding supports restoration, preservation, development, and acquisition projects. Funding for Capacity-Building Projects/Activities !

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

But, sometimes it can be an uphill battle, and these entrepreneurs often face significant challenges, including limited access to funding, systemic barriers, and underrepresentation in the business world. Coincidentally , we also have a list of nearly 2000 BIPOC grants that can help minorities apply for the funding they need to flourish.

Grants

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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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2025

This is important during this time of economic uncertainty and funding cuts. While thats understandable on one level, you need to be careful before you nix something you think you cant afford. It may be something you should be investing in. Stay away from the scarcity mindset. Its often not helpful. Shorter is better.

CRM

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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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.

Funding

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 8, 2025

Ask yourself: How much funding is on the table? Will this grant open doors to more funding in the future? And being smart enough to let the unimportant stuff slide off your desk like yesterdays junk mail. Lets break it down. Heres how real pros stay cool under pressure and crush overlapping deadlines with style: 1. Make it visual.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 25, 2025

To expand their grant seeking, organizations often ask for more funding prospects but more doesnt always mean better. Funding history: Does the funder have a history of funding the same, specific geographic area? Does the funder have a history of funding organizations with similar missions?

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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. Dont fall into the trap of quick-fixes you can hold online fundraisers periodically to fund urgent needs, but dont rely on them for a long-term solution. And thats what its all about! link] And thats what were here for!

Fundraising

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Housing, Food, Healthcare, Safety, and Education Programs : Funding is available for programs that support vulnerable families and children and provide basic needs such as housing, food, education, healthcare, and safety. Funding supports education, hunger and housing, and equity and social justice.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

By connecting the funds raised to specific outcomes, you create a deeper emotional connection between donors and your mission. They allow donors to make a consistent impact over time, which helps your organization plan ahead with reliable funding. It is also simple to set up with CauseVox!

Fundraising

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

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Funding supports a range of services and programs including, but not limited to, therapeutic and recreational activities, and rehabilitation programs. Funding is intended to assist EMS providers in developing health and wellness programs. It often requires both mental health and rehab support for recovery.

Grants

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 28, 2024

As the Center for Disaster Philanthropy notes in their tips for disaster giving, funders should be patient in planning their disaster funding, because the impact of the disaster will unfold over time. Your community will need flexible funding throughout the recovery period.

Policies

GrantNews

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A Definitive Guide Grant Research Strategies : How to Locate Funding Opportunities Did you know? For example, a 990 report helps grant-seekers determine how much funding to request. Grant Funding & Services to Nonprofits for Clean-Up Events – Grants of $1,000 and in-kind donations to nonprofits for community clean-up events.

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