Fluxx

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Grant application processes can be cumbersome for applicants and the organizations reviewing submissions alike. Application management, compliance, and effective communication could be very resource- and time-consuming.

Applicant

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The World of Grant Money for Artists Understanding the Importance of Grants Grant money serves as a vital resource for artists, providing financial assistance to pursue creative projects. Grants also promote artistic innovation and diversity by funding a variety of artistic expressions, from visual arts to performing arts.

Grants

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

If you havent already, now is the time to evaluate your organizations grant readiness from pre- to post-award, ensuring alignment with funders, competitive proposals, and strong fund stewardship. Understanding how your organization makes grant submission decisions is critical. Do You Have Strong Support from the Grants Team?

Grants

Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

When applying for grants, demonstrating a clear, measurable impact and a strong Return on Investment (ROI) can make all the difference. While nonprofits often wait to assess impact after funding is secured, evaluating impact potential before submitting a grant proposal can significantly strengthen your application.

Proposal

Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The good news is that I am here to help you navigate this maze and get down to grant writing tips that will help you move the needle by defining which tips are true and valid and which tips are false. The bottom line is that it's against the Grant Professionals Association's Code of Ethics. This tip is TRUE. About Shavonn V.

Grant Writing

CharityHowTo

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of nonprofit funding, effective grant research is crucial for success. Diane Leonard, a seasoned expert in grant writing, recently shared invaluable insights on maximizing grant research with tools, strategies, and best practices for nonprofits of all sizes.

Grant Writing

RBW Strategy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Thinking through the post-award experience from a pre-award vantage Picture this – you work at a nonprofit and have a big, audacious project that you are looking to get off the ground. For those who have spent countless hours preparing federal grant applications, you know that this isnt easy. Seems like a win, right?

Award

Grant Writer Team

MAY 1, 2025

Are you ready to leverage grant funding opportunities? Grants are highly competitive. However, if you apply a mission-forward strategy to your grant research, you will secure viable funding. Above all, it is key to apply for grants frequently to secure funding. What is Grant Cycle Management?

Management

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction to Foundation Grants Importance of Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Grants play a vital role in the financial sustainability of nonprofit organizations. Without grants, many nonprofits would struggle to maintain operations or expand their reach to those in need.

Funding

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 29, 2025

Now, imagine submitting a grant application in January and receiving the award notice in June. Much like athletes, grant professionals must prepare well in advance to perform at their best. Often, the finance department handles the process, leaving grant managers unaware until after the fact.

IT

Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Grant writing is a critical component of nonprofit fundraising, but it often comes with its own set of challenges. Understanding and addressing these common pain points can significantly enhance your nonprofit’s success in securing grants. Understanding Grant Guidelines 2.1 Time Constraints 1.1 Data and Evidence 4.1

Grant Writing

Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 23, 2025

Struggling to keep up with grant writing as a team of one, or as part of a small nonprofit where everyone wears multiple hats? Across the nonprofit sector, countless small nonprofits and grassroots organizations do life-changing work with limited staff, tight budgets, and never enough daily hours. You’re not alone.

Grant Writing

Fluxx

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Foundational to navigating the world of philanthropy, understanding key terms and roles is critical for foundations and nonprofits alike. Among those very foundational terms in the grant process is "grantee."

Grants 101

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.

Funding

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.

Finance

Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

I have been a member of the Grant Professionals Association for 17years (though it was the American Association of Grant Professionals when I joined!) Do the grant activities I regularly engage in match in relevant ways to others at the conference? and each year I wonder if the GrantSummit will be my last.

GPC

Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

Government grants are always competitive. Government grants operate differently than most other revenue streams. This guide covers the fundamentals that your finance team needs to know during every stage of the grant so you can handle it confidently from award to closeout. Check out our grant compliance checklist.

Government

Fluxx

JUNE 20, 2025

Explore the different kinds of nonprofit grants, including federal, foundation, and corporate options. Learn how grant management software like Fluxx can streamline the process.

Grant Management Software

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

Funding

Pamela Grow

JUNE 10, 2025

Online fundraising is a cornerstone of nonprofit success. In other words, people who use Google to find specific causes and nonprofits like yours will be able to find you. Best of all, your nonprofit might be eligible for free Google Ads. To get accepted, your nonprofit must: Hold valid charity status in your country.

Fundraising

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 11, 2025

That’s the birthplace of some of the best nonprofit program designs. Before AI, cloud-based platforms, and fancy grant management software, grant writing was a hands-on, paper-filled, finger-cramping journey. Program design is the heart of any successful grant application. That napkin?

Logic Model

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 15, 2025

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed juggling grant deadlines, endless document requests, and repetitive tasks, you’re not alone. Nonprofit grantseeking, especially for grassroots teams or solo grant writers, often feels like an infinite cycle of scrambling and stress. The best part?

AI

Fluxx

JULY 7, 2025

Explore real-world examples of grant programs, who offers them, who applies, and how tools like Fluxx streamline their management for nonprofit success.

Management

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

The grant writer cost in 2025 varies widely depending on experience, project type, and scope of work. Rates for simple foundation proposals typically range from $300 to $3,000, while complex federal grants may require significantly higher investments. New grant writers who have written less than three grants charge $20-$35 per hour.

Grants

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

during this time, yet foundation grants remained stable through economic changes. Writing grants requires organizations to analyze their audience, gather data, build compelling stories, and submit polished proposals. Grants go to organizations based on merit, not just need. The nonprofit sector gets nearly 31.8%

Grant Writing

Bonterra

JULY 31, 2025

Running a nonprofit is tough, which is why many organizations turn to nonprofit software to help with management of fundraising, donor relationships, and volunteers. Givebutter is an online fundraising platform option that provides nonprofits with the tools they need to fundraise, plan and manage events, and take in donations.

CRM

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JULY 23, 2025

. …Not how many days in advance of a formal deadline a grant is submitted (we already track that too). Rather, I have started to count how much time is collectively spent by our team, and the clients we support, navigating two-factor or multi-factor authentication (MFA) systems in order to gain access to grant application portals.

Grants

Blackbaud

JULY 28, 2025

That goes for financial health at your nonprofit organization, too. In this article, you’ll learn about the different types of audits nonprofit finance teams commonly work on and the most common nonprofit audit mistakes for each, giving you a better understanding of how to avoid these mistakes for your next audit.

Finance

Grant Writer Team

JULY 3, 2025

Grant writing topic trends continue to evolve in 2025 , as writers and nonprofits navigate ever-changing funder expectations, emerging technologies, and urgent community needs. Grant writers are blending statistics with real-life impact stories in their current grant applications.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2025

The traditional one-year grant cycle has created a funding hamster wheel that often keeps grantees heads-down on applications to avoid a gap in revenue. But many nonprofits that earn organization-changing donations scramble to build the infrastructure to manage the funds effectively.

Award

Blackbaud

JUNE 17, 2025

Align knowledge building methods closely with your grant focus and approach. Align Knowledge Building Methods with Grantmaking Focus and Approach I was recently asked by a group of grant professionals how I decide where to start with knowledge work. The key is that grants professionals rarely start with a blank page.

Grants

Candid

JANUARY 21, 2025

AI is transforming industries, and the nonprofit sector is no exception. Similarly, in the nonprofit sector, well-funded organizations are already leveraging AI to increase efficiency and reduce burnout, while smaller nonprofitsoften serving the most marginalized communitiesare being left behind. But AI adoption comes with challenges.

AI

Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

In working with nonprofit organizations, I have been a part of numerous conversations with organizational leadership who have seen grants as the solution to all their revenue shortfalls. Grants are part of the revenue mix for many nonprofit organizations, providing a source of funding for various projects.

GPC

Fluxx

JUNE 23, 2025

Understand the key differences between capital grants and operating grants. Learn how each type supports nonprofit growth and how Fluxx helps manage both effectively.

Grants

Fluxx

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Ford Foundation’s New York City Good Neighbor Committee (GNC) is dedicated to fostering meaningful change in local communities by providing vital funding to nonprofits based in New York City. This grant program is a powerful catalyst for organizations working to uplift and empower underserved populations across the five boroughs.

Grants

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

When you start a nonprofit, one of the most important things to figure out is how to manage your organizations finances. However, nonprofit accounting is often more complicated than it sounds. As your organization expands and evolves, many complexities can arise, making financial management more difficult for your team.

Management

Fluxx

AUGUST 1, 2025

Discover how nonprofit donor management software complements grant management tools, what features to look for, and why Fluxx is your all-in-one solution.

Software