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The Peril of Relying on Government Grants

Joe Garecht Fundraising

For decades, some fundraising consultants (including me) have warned non-profits not to rely too heavily on government grants. Writing government grants takes an inordinate amount of time, and these grants involve far more legal and accounting risk than non-governmental grants. Is This Really a Surprise?

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Teachers, Here Are 12 Grants to Support Your Work

GrantNews

Teachers: Looking for Grants to support your work? To recognize the dedication and sacrifice of our educators, the dedicated team at GrantWatch has located 12 grants that can help lighten the financial load and ensure classrooms have what our venerable teachers need. These grants from the Teachers grant category are yours to peruse.

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Stay Ahead of the Game: Ditch the Noise, Tap Your Tribe

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

Too many grant writers waste their lives glued to pointless webinars, fumbling through endless newsletters, orworse of allattending meetings where program officers drone on like its their job to bore you. These folks cover more ground than you ever couldand they care deeply about winning grant money. And peer networks?

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Balancing Innovation & Integrity: AI in Grant Writing

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

Our team at DH Leonard Consulting is always trying to think of new ways to “Don’t Let Grants Stress You Out,” whether you are a grant-writing client, a grant-training participant, or a broader member of our community. And I’m not surprisedbecause after all, Grant Professionals are Superheroes.

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Fear of Losing Major Long-Term Funders

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

Renewal anxiety is no jokeand for experienced grant writers, it can feel like a thundercloud hanging over every funding cycle. Heres how smart, seasoned grant writers stay ahead of the fear, keep major funders in the fold, and sleep a little better at night. Dont just send a grant report once a year and call it good.

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Why Accurate Payroll and Time Allocation Is Crucial for Your Nonprofit Grant Reporting

Blackbaud

And payroll and grant reporting are two areas of your financial processes where accuracy is non-negotiable. You want your staff paid fairly, and you want to maintain good relationships with your grant funders. But allocating your payroll and time to your grants can be a cumbersome, manual, and time-intensive process.

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Tips for seeking foundation grants in a time of crisis

Candid

nonprofits report receiving government grants. Some nonprofits anticipating reimbursement from such grants may have already spent funds from this years budget. Seeking foundation grants require a different approach from applying for government grants: one that is grounded in relationship building and trust.