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. Thousands of federal employees have been fired.

Federal Grants

Blackbaud

JANUARY 13, 2025

Your revenue is overly dependent on a handful of major donors or a single government grant. Review your strategic plan to ensure the new revenue stream fits within your organizational objectives. You see the writing on the wall. But you need to diversify your revenue streams.

Finance

GrantNews

APRIL 28, 2025

The purpose is to help small businesses increase capacity, acquire development assistance, and compete for government contracts that contribute to growth. It provides coaching and tools in management, marketing, financial topics, and strategic planning for sustainable business growth.

Grant

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Foundations, companies, and governing entities provide these opportunities to advance specific programs and missions they feel passionately about. Grant funds usually come with restrictions, so understand each funders limitations and plan accordingly. The government often provides them, and you get to decide how to spend these funds.

Finance

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. Grants: Government grants, foundation grants, marketing grants.

Finance

Blue Avocado

JULY 8, 2025

Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: Acknowledging Nonprofits’ Vital Community Role Having a respected position by local governance, rather than being treated like beggars on the street corner. Nonprofits exist to fill the gaps that government can’t or won’t fill.

Nonprofit

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Non-profit organizations should first explore local foundations, community organizations, and government programs that may offer grant funding. Community Foundation of XYZ Government Programs Public funds designated for specific initiatives or groups. For more examples and success stories, refer to grant money for community projects.

Grant

Soapbox Exchange

MARCH 18, 2025

Your nonprofit board of directors typical responsibilities include overseeing organizational governance, providing financial oversight, assisting with strategic planning and growth , and supporting fundraising work. All of this requires regular, consistent engagement on the part of each board member.

Strategic Plan

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

They make sure proposals meet all guidelines – a vital factor for competitive government grants. They create detailed financial plans and write convincing budget narratives to explain each cost. They research foundations, corporations, and government agencies that might support your project.

Grant

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. Recognition loses its meaning when the follow-through is sloppy. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2025

“We’re excited to launch new tools that help nonprofits fundraise more effectively through Facebook and Instagram,” said Annie Lewis, Head of Global Government, Politics, Advocacy and Compliance at Meta. The views expressed within may not directly reflect the thoughts or opinions of the staff of NonProfit PRO.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

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AI

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

nonprofits rely on government grants, but these vital funds are increasingly at risk due to federal budget cuts. Meanwhile, the same data set shows that state and local government grants — which are typically smaller — have a 52% success rate. About 30% of U.S. Securing grants is critical to sustaining work.

AI

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

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Funding

Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 23, 2025

Tailor it for different audiences—foundations, government funders, or corporate giving programs. Sometimes the biggest challenge in grant writing is ensuring the proposal stays consistent with your organization’s messaging, priorities, and strategic plan. Include goals, activities, target populations, and intended outcomes.

Grant Writing

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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Blackbaud

JUNE 19, 2025

Government grants are an important source of revenue for nonprofits, but many could benefit from income stream diversification Government grants are a key income source for nonprofits in each region surveyed. In fact, growing nonprofits in the UK say that government grants now contribute less to their income.

AI

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

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Award

Blue Avocado

MAY 13, 2025

Anita Orne from Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Engage Local Leaders, Build Partnerships, and Tackle Critical Issues Lead for America actively engages the local community by building partnerships with local organizations, government entities, and community leaders to address their most pressing challenges.

IT

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

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AI

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

#PlannedGiving TWEETABLE INSIGHT Tweet The Compounding Impact of Policy Shifts: Political Changes and Government Funding Reductions Smart nonprofits build funding models that withstand policy changes under any administration. Diversification is your shield against shifting government priorities.

Funding

NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

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AI

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

They also enhance the credibility of nonprofit organizations, as being awarded a grant often indicates the approval and trust of reputable foundations or government bodies. These funds may be used for training staff, improving technology, or developing strategic plans.

Funding

Blue Avocado

MARCH 11, 2025

Because we choose not to be under the government’s thumb by acquiescing to the 501(c)(3) status game, we are generally not permitted to apply for grant funding. Raising capital for community projects for the world’s most vulnerable populations is difficult to say the least.

Mentor

NonProfit PRO

JULY 17, 2025

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Funding

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

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Retail

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 1, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2025

The State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey comes amid inflation, uncertainty, and federal government funding pullbacks that impact education, healthcare, affordable housing, arts and culture, and more. 84% of respondents with government funding expect cuts to that funding. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad.

Funding

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

Whether nonprofits work with schools, healthcare systems, local governments, or businesses, cross-sector partnerships are increasingly seen as essential to scaling impact and avoiding duplication of services.

Grant

NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2025

However, private foundations would need to increase their grantmaking by 282% to offset anticipated government funding reductions. While 66% of nonprofits receive grant funding, many of them are anticipating foundation giving to compensate for decreased federal grants. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 19, 2025

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AI

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

“In a year marked by shifting government priorities and uncertainty in federal funding, the need for timely, reliable data has never been more urgent,” Art Taylor, president and CEO of the AFP, said in a statement. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

A Cautionary Tale: Overcoming Governance Nightmares in Nonprofit Organizations No one enjoys it when a nonprofits board doesnt work well together. Strategic planning for your nonprofit doesnt have to be a painful process. Updates by topic!

Budget

Blackbaud

JUNE 5, 2025

Set Clear Financial Goals Work with your leadership or refer to your organizations strategic plan to understand the larger organizational goals. This may include donations, grants, fundraising events, government funding, and even small affiliate programs through your local grocery store.

Budget

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 24, 2025

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