Blackbaud

MARCH 31, 2025

Set a benchmark so any payments under that amount, such as $5,000, only need to be approved by the grants manager. Any payments over that amount need to be approved by the grants manager and a member of leadership. Establish tiered approvals for payments, just like you do for your expenses.

Grants

Just Write Grants

JANUARY 2, 2025

Predictive Analytics : Grant seekers will use predictive analytics to identify potential funding opportunities and tailor proposals based on trends and funder preferences. Data Visualization : The use of data visualization tools will help nonprofits present complex information in a more accessible and persuasive manner.

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 1, 2025

Project Overview: Follow introductions with a high-level project overview of the goals and objectives. Many grants are awarded 6+ months following a submission, and the team might not remember all the project details. (If Introductions: Start with introductions in case everyone doesnt know each other.

GPC

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Articulate Goals : Clearly outline the project’s goals and the impact it will have on the community or art form. Provide a Budget : Include a detailed budget that outlines how grant money will be used. More information can be found in articles related to writing effective grant applications.

Grants

Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

Your training should also show them how to apply the requirements based on the goals of the program. You can also create a rotating team of reviewers with specific expertise, so research scientists are only called in to review applications for your science-related grants. Check out our on-demand product tour of Blackbaud Grantmaking.

Grants

Blackbaud

APRIL 23, 2025

The type of grant reviews your funding organization uses will depend on the number of applications you receive, your technology, and the goals of your grant program. Here is a breakdown of the different types of grant reviews, who is involved, what programs they work best for, and what to keep in mind with each type.

Grants

Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Define Clear Impact Objectives Aligned with the Funder’s Goals Funders want to see that your program’s goals align closely with their mission. Craft your goals to reflect the outcomes they value most, demonstrating that you understand their impact expectations.

Proposal

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 30, 2025

Often seen as just another thing we must do for the money – required grant reports are not typically a treasured task among grant professionals. But what if I told you, it is my FAVORITE part of grants management? Okay, okay it sounds wacky, I know.

Grants

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Researching and Identifying Appropriate Grants With the project details in hand, the next step involves researching potential grant opportunities that align with the projects goals. Utilize the research strategies mentioned above to compile a list of possible funding sources.

Funding

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Understanding Foundation Grants Foundation grants are funds provided by private or public foundations to nonprofits to support specific projects, general operations, or capacity-building efforts. These grants are essential for organizations that align with the foundation’s mission or strategic goals.

Funding

Pamela Grow

JUNE 10, 2025

Working with a Google Ad Grants manager can help you maximize your ads’ success. Plus, with a grant manager’s years of experience backing your efforts, you won’t waste time or ad credits trying to figure out what works. Design graphics that show progress toward your fundraising goal.

Fundraising

Candid

MAY 8, 2025

Ensure communities have comprehensive support to pursue self-determined prioritiesincluding providing training, offering grant management advice or facilitating strategic relationships. Convene cross-sector stakeholders, use data to establish a shared vision and goals, and collaboratively develop strategies to be refined over time.

Training

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Today, Blackbaud Grantmaking’s SKY API capabilities are centered around financial data, like grant amounts and remaining balance. You can already share that information with your financial system while also pulling data like payment date or payment type into your grant management system.

Software

Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2025

You can find grants using databases, foundation directories, and newsletters. Establish a grants calendar and maintain a repository of templates and reusable content to streamline your application and grant management process. The results could reshape your approach to financial growth!

Funding

Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Consider hiring a dedicated grant writer or using a grant management system to streamline the process. Understanding Grant Guidelines 2.1 Challenge Grant guidelines can be complex and vary significantly between funders. Ensure that the budget aligns with the project’s goals and funder’s expectations.

Grant Writing

Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 23, 2025

Include goals, activities, target populations, and intended outcomes. Use Simple Tools to Save Time with Grant Writing for Small Nonprofits You don’t need an expensive grant management platform to stay organized. The goal isn’t to build a complex system—it’s to save time and reduce stress.

Grant Writing

Bonterra

JULY 31, 2025

What sets Keela apart, though, is that it leverages the power of AI to let organizations personalize ask amounts, track goals, and assess performance. Features Intelligent fundraising: Use AI to help personalize ask amounts and track giving goals. Customer service 4.7 Overall rating 4.6 Check out a demo today to learn more.

CRM

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

They offer: Premium packages where they handle everything from gathering data to submitting the final proposal Support services with multiple rounds of application review Quality proposals need compelling stories with clear goals, methods, and schedules. Government-hired federal grant managers earn $32-$54 hourly.

Grants

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 29, 2024

It is important to explain how each cost contributes to the project’s goals. For further resources, consider exploring articles like how to apply for a grant or grant writing workshops to enhance skills in effective budgeting for grants.

Budget

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Definition and purpose of grant writing Grant writing includes research, drafting, and submission of proposals to receive financial awards that support specific projects or programs. The main goal goes beyond just getting money—it helps organizations turn their ideas into reality.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2025

Encourage them to update it on an annual basis based on the current market and the goals of the organization. They are likely not experts in investment management. Check out our next product tour to see how Blackbaud Grantmaking can help you manage your relationships and amplify your impact.

Award

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Fundraising Manager Your nonprofit’s fundraising manager or director will oversee all fundraising activities, develop high-level strategies, and ensure that fundraising efforts align with organizational goals. According to Jitasa , grant management is an ongoing process that begins before funding is even secured.

Fundraising

Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Effective financial management is critical for your nonprofit to grow and thrive long-term. 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. Explore four considerations for achieving financial sustainability. Bookkeeper.

Finance

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Matching Your Research with the Right Foundation Research grants from foundations work best when researchers match their goals with a funder ‘s mission. Foundations usually list their goals clearly in application calls or on their websites. You need clear goals with measurable outcomes that people can achieve and track.

Grants

Fluxx

JANUARY 23, 2025

Grant management software has become one of the key tools which universities commonly utilize to navigate an increasingly difficult funding landscape-from securing grants for research down to ensuring compliance with even the minutest rules and regulations.

Grant Management Software

Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Now that we have explored what grants DO pay for, let’s look at what grants generally DO NOT pay for: Key Takeaways: Grants can cover many project-related expenses, but you must carefully read the guidelines to know what is allowed by a specific funder. Identify various types of grants and their restrictions.

GPC

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 15, 2025

Key Components at a Glance While you can explore the full features here , let’s take a quick look at a few highlights that make this system a game-changer: Strategic Planning Dashboard : Visualize your upcoming deadlines, tasks, and funding goals all in one convenient place.

AI

Blackbaud

JULY 28, 2025

Implementing fund accounting software with subfund capabilities can help your team avoid common nonprofit audit mistakes by streamlining grants management, documentation management, and other key processes. They are also a key part of your annual financial audit and compliance audits for your grant funders.

Finance

Fluxx

MAY 23, 2025

Learn how to launch and grow a successful corporate giving program with strategies, examples, and how grant management software like Fluxx supports your goals.

Grant Management Software

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

By careful examination of your nonprofits budget priorities where you allocate your time and resources you can gain insights into your organizations true motivations and goals. Your nonprofit got a grant now what? Getting a grant isnt just a handshake and a check they can come with lots of conditions.

Budget

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Recognize Grantee Well-Being as Central to Mission Success Funders see grantee well-being not as a secondary or optional concern but as essential to the success of their mission and broader social change goals. One grantee noted, I’m a big fan of multiple-year grants.

Burnout

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Instrumentl Partner Webinars are collaborations between Instrumentl and its community partners to provide free educational workshops for grant professionals. Our goal is to tackle a problem grant professionals often have to solve, while also sharing different ways Instrumentl’s platform can help grant writers win more grants.

Instrumentl

Fluxx

MAY 12, 2025

For example, Fluxxs integrated BI tool, Grantelligence, lets agencies build and embed executive dashboards directly into their grants management system. These dashboards deliver real-time visualizations of financial health, program performance, and potential risk areas without adding operational burden or new software to manage.

Government

Candid

JUNE 5, 2025

In alignment with your nonprofits strategic plan , set financial goals (e.g., individual donations, foundation and government grants, corporate gifts and sponsorships, and earned income, e.g., program and service fees, merchandise sales, membership fees). Five green flags for funders in your grant proposal.

Budget

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Instrumentl Partner Webinars are collaborations between Instrumentl and its community partners to provide free educational workshops for grant professionals. Our goal is to tackle a problem grant professionals often have to solve, while also sharing different ways Instrumentl’s platform can help grant writers win more grants.

Instrumentl

Bonterra

JULY 31, 2025

Create a single source of truth When your medical grants programs are tracked in multiple systems, it’s difficult to gain a holistic view of your impact and understand where your dollars are going. With CyberGrants, all activities are centralized, easing program management and ensuring compliance.

Grant Management

Fluxx

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Through this grant program, GHHI provides funding, support, and resources to improve housing conditions, reduce health disparities, and ensure every community member lives in a safe, healthy home.

Grants