Just Write Grants

JANUARY 9, 2025

Revisit and Refine Your Strategic Plan Your organizations strategic plan serves as a roadmap for its activities and initiatives. Before diving into grant writing, take time to revisit your strategic plan. Provide grants at the funding level you require. Share similar values and long-term visions.

Proposal

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?

Funding

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

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Funding

Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2024

These programs are often ineffective because they do not address the unique needs of Black-led organizations such as funding disparities, budgetary constraints, lack of operational support and access to the same networks as their white peers, and the broader structural barriers that Black leaders face, including anti-Blackness.

Nonprofit

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

It’s been estimated that 30% of annual giving occurs between GivingTuesday and December 31, and more than 25% of nonprofits raise nearly 50% of annual funds via year-end monetary donations, according to authors of the Recurring Giving Report. According to Celeste Flores, director of the U.S.

Demographics

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

They provide essential funding that helps these organizations execute their missions, develop programs, and serve their communities. Here is a breakdown of how grants impact nonprofit organizations: Impact Area Description Financial Stability Grants offer critical funding to sustain and grow operations.

Funding

Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

When it comes to securing funding, nonprofits often encounter various types of grants, each serving a different purpose. Definition and Purpose Capital grants are funds specifically designated for the acquisition, construction, or renovation of physical assets. Capital Grants 1.1 Program Grants 2.1 Operating Grants 3.1

Grant

GrantNews

APRIL 28, 2025

It time to start growing; soak up that sunshine, take action and invest in grant funding for your small business. GrantWatch is your go-to source for finding the right funding opportunities to power through. Funding is for new and existing projects that include a technical component and add value to the virtual ecosystem.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As a national database with over 9,500 available grants , GrantWatch also lists funding opportunities that can help your nonprofit enhance its digital marketing efforts and expand its reach online. Funding supports community events that align with the funding source’s strategic plan.

Media

Candid

JUNE 11, 2025

Recent federal funding cuts have had a deep and widespread impact on the nonprofit sector. The current funding system incentivizes competition over collaboration. And overhead costs—things like leadership development, data infrastructure, and strategic planning—are often considered an expense rather than an investment.

Nonprofit

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

However, proper financial oversight is critical to make the most of those vital funds. Effective grant management goes beyond tracking funds in your CRM its also about budgeting effectively, prioritizing programs that need financial support, and delivering timely reports to grantmakers. Focus on funding gaps.

Finance

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As many nonprofits of all sizes now recognize, planned giving represents a significant opportunity to advance their missions. This form of fundraising provides predictable (and often unrestricted) future funding, strengthens relationships with loyal supporters, and builds powerful social proof among your community.

Demographics

Blackbaud

JANUARY 13, 2025

Why Organizations Should Experiment with Revenue Diversity Even when your revenue channels are strong, nonprofits should always be experimenting with their funding models. Review your strategic plan to ensure the new revenue stream fits within your organizational objectives.

Finance

Candid

MARCH 24, 2025

Secure multiple funding streams No money, no mission, the saying goes in the nonprofit sector. Yet, most nonprofits build business models that rely on one or two major funding sources. We raise significant funds from the U.S. Theres been endless talk about diversification , yet it remains elusive.

Nonprofit

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Understanding its significance can equip organizations with the necessary knowledge to secure funding and effectively empower their causes. Local grants provide critical funding that can address these gaps. Engaging with local grant funds is an effective step towards achieving mission-driven goals and fostering community improvement.

Grant

Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

You’ll create strategic plans, brainstorm new projects and programs, and organize campaigns to raise the necessary funds to execute your ideas. One important but sometimes overlooked step in future planning is ensuring proper nonprofit financial management.

Finance

NonProfit PRO

JULY 7, 2025

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Funding

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The purpose of grants is to fund projects, research, or programs that fulfill specific community needs or advance particular fields of study and innovation. Grant funding can be designated for multiple purposes, such as supporting social initiatives, enhancing educational opportunities, or promoting research and development.

Grant Writing

NonProfit PRO

JULY 17, 2025

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Funding

Center for Major Gifts

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

While there are all kinds of advice floating around about methods to cultivate major donors, much of it is advanced and focuses on well-established organizations trying to grow already sizeable endowment funds. You can build your relationship further by following the strategic plan formed by the board of directors.

Goals

Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

nonprofits, schools, higher education institutions, and healthcare organizations are currently navigating change or uncertainty related to federal funding. Weve created resources to help social impact organizations as they respond, from strategic planning to diversifying revenue streams to engaging new donors.

Funding

Strategic Grants

MAY 18, 2025

In fact, it should be part of your strategic planning to keep track of your organisation’s volunteer input. Millions more volunteer informally in their local communities, helping neighbours and strangers, especially in times of crisis and adversity ( Volunteering Australia National Volunteer Week Key Messages ).

Strategic Plan

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2025

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Funding

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 15, 2025

The Hub seamlessly integrates several powerful databases and systems to support every stage of your grant process: From strategic planning to relationship management, each element is interconnected, so you spend less time organizing and more time securing vital funds. Ready to See the Full Breakdown?

AI

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

Blackbaud

MAY 8, 2025

But an automated payments solution in your fund accounting system creates the payments from the invoices, so there is no manual matching required. You pay invoices with a few clicks, which leaves more time for your team to focus on strategic worklike cleaning up your vendor records or reviewing tuition forecasts.

Finance

Blue Avocado

JULY 8, 2025

These organizations face many common challenges like securing sustainable funding, managing volunteer engagement, and navigating internal dynamics that can hinder their vital work. This dependence can create a precarious financial position, especially when funding priorities shift or economic conditions tighten.

Nonprofit

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 23, 2024

After a tremendous team effort, the donor successfully transferred his entire ownership into a donor advised fund (DAF) on December 30. Now is the time to learn more about year-end strategic planning by checking out Your Ultimate End-of-Year Fundraising Toolkit. Needless to say, this created an “all hands-on deck” moment.

Liability

The Grantsmanship Center

APRIL 23, 2025

Category: Government Funding Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Political changes can lead to changes in laws, policies, and rules. Regarding government-funded programs, nonprofit leaders are or may be facing tough decisions. Are you able to bridge the gap until additional funding is secured?

Federal Grants

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 11, 2025

Remember when research meant a trip to the library, flipping through fat foundation directories, praying the funding source you found wasn’t from a different year? Digital research platforms give us up-to-date stats and funding sources at our fingertips. Technology supports every part of the process.

Logic Model

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

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. Most funders don’t allow grant funds to pay for grant writing expenses. Organizations might have to return all awarded money plus penalties.

Grant

Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 23, 2025

But applying for every opportunity is a fast track to burnout, not funding. The most successful small organizations aren’t writing more grants—they’re writing better ones by being selective and strategic. A strong mission match increases your chances of getting funded and helps build a foundation for long-term support.

Grant Writing

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

Your Strategic Plan Thanking shouldn’t stop after a week. Every donor should have a plan. And within that plan, you should include three to four “just because” thank-you moments across the year. A photo update from the program they funded. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

For many nonprofits, corporate grants can provide essential funding to support their programs and initiatives. Heres a guide to help your nonprofit secure corporate funding effectively. Establishing a rapport before submitting a grant proposal increases your chances of securing funding. Looking for more grant writing insights?

Grant

Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Nonprofits need a projected annual budget for transparency, especially if grant funding is needed. Nonprofits seeking grant funding need to provide an annual budget to the funding source. This means determining which program(s) you find most valuable and want to fund first. You need to prioritize program delivery goals.

Budget

Blackbaud

APRIL 25, 2025

Consider your funding needs and set realistic financial targets. Streamline Your Next Fundraising Campaign A well-executed fundraising campaign is the result of strategic planning, clear objectives, compelling messaging, efficient management, and meaningful donor engagement.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

Native communities receive less than 1 percent of philanthropic funding, and Native-led organizations receive roughly only half of that, according to the First Nations Development Institute. ” The report is broken into three parts that address “why,” “how,” and “whom” to fund. rail-container).hide();

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