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Building an Effective Partner Ecosystem for Your Grant Management System

Blackbaud

Now your grant management system (GMS) is the hub of your grantmaking organization, and simple API integrations allow you to plug in the systems that work best for you. Look for a preferred vendor list or marketplace to see if your grant management vendor has organizations they know work well with their system.

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Questions to Ask If You Are Thinking About Moving to a New GMS

Blackbaud

What vendor support and training opportunities are available? Evaluate the level of support and training the vendor provides. Make sure you have the right people in the right roles to manage the switch. If you don’t have the right people in place, you may consider postponing the move to a new grants management system.

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Burned Out but Brilliant: 8 Smart, Sanity-Saving Strategies for Frustrated Grant Writers

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

Use project management software like Trello, Asana, or ClickUp to assign tasks, track approvals, and communicate in one place. Use grant management software like GrantHub, Amplifund, or Foundant to track spending, generate reports, and meet funder requirements without breaking a sweat. Cue the chaos.

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Understanding the Grant Lifecycle: Info for Nonprofits

Blackbaud

Proper management ensures funds are allocated efficiently and projects deliver the intended impact. Effective grant management is a continuous process requiring coordination, transparency, and a commitment to improvement at every stage. Many solutions have tools that provide valuable functionality for grant management.

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4 Common Pitfalls in the Grant Review Process (and How to Avoid Them)

Blackbaud

Require reviewers to participate in training so you create a consistent understanding of the requirements and rubric. Your training should also show them how to apply the requirements based on the goals of the program. How to Avoid It To address and avoid technology issues, first understand what youre asking your reviewers to do.

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Blackbaud Grantmaking Has SKY APIs, But What Does that Mean for Me?

Blackbaud

The Blackbaud SKY API, or Application Programming Interface, is basically a set of rules that outlines how one piece of software can access data or functionality provided by a separate piece of software. Today, Blackbaud Grantmaking’s SKY API capabilities are centered around financial data, like grant amounts and remaining balance.

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The Financial Edge: Crafting Budgets for Grant Success

Allied Grant Writers

software, hardware). 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. Tracking Expenses Accurate tracking of expenses is critical for successful grant management. conferences, site visits).