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What is a 501(c)(19) and How Do They Benefit Our Veterans?

Grant Writer Team

Armed Forces are highly trained in logistics, engineering, and crisis management. With this in mind, GrantWriterTeam lists grants to help vital programs secure the funding they need. They do this by engaging in lobbying efforts and raising awareness to ensure their voice is heard and their needs are met.

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Why Community is Key to Nonprofit Marketing Success

Community Boost

For instance, when it comes to advocacy campaigns, engaged volunteers can increase visibility through social media shares, participating in rallies, or lobbying efforts. With over 300 hours of training at your fingertips, youll have everything you need to turn every interaction into a meaningful connection.

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The 2024 Election: A Grant Writer’s Post Mortem

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

Now that the interminable 2024 election is in the rear view mirror, it’s time to consider its impact on the wonderful world of grants (and give thanks that the flood of political junk texts and mailers have stopped). While I know many of my readers are unhappy with the outcome, don’t despair, at least with respect to seeking grants.

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Nonprofit vs. not-for-profit: Definitions and differences

Bonterra

Nonprofit vs. not-for-profit organizations Where nonprofits serve a broad purpose for the public good with funding from donations and grants , not-for-profit organizations serve a smaller community or member base and are primarily funded by membership dues and fees. Hire and train staff. Conduct facility maintenance.

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How nonprofits can engage in policy advocacy now 

Candid

As a 2023 Independent Sector study noted, only 31% of nonprofits surveyed in 2022 reported engaging in advocacy or lobbying or both in the last five years, and only 25% reported ever lobbying, down from 74% in 2000. Most nonprofits make the same choice.

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Unions and their role in the social sector

Candid

Unions offer their members professional development and training opportunities. Unions award grants. According to the latest Candid data, unions paid out $252 million in grants. $ They were followed by the American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs (AFL-CIO), which granted $23 million.

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Grant Professionals as Advocates

Grant Professionals Association

A recent State of the Sector webinar on Advocacy in Nonprofit Organizations in my community led to reflection on how opportunities to be an advocate present themselves in my career as a grant professional. I came away with a fresh perspective on how grant professionals advocate for the causes, populations, and organizations they serve daily.