GrantNews

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Participants will receive investment funding, mentoring, deals and perks, and networking support. ” Once a leading manufacturing and industrial center, Baltimore as a community has shifted its focus to become much more of a service-oriented economy. It is home to the oldest continuously operating public market in the U.S.”?

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Participants will receive investment funding, networking opportunities, deals and perks, mentoring, and coaching. We are on the cusp of a bright new year, and GrantWatch has the top grants to apply for in 2025! The new year presents the opportunity for a fresh start brimming with possibilities.

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GrantNews

JUNE 16, 2025

Ask a colleague, mentor, or board member to review your application for clarity and alignment. In this article, we will walk you through how to navigate the grant-seeking process on your own, where to find opportunities, and how to present a strong application, all while keeping costs low and control in your hands. Tip: Don’t overuse jargon.

Grants

Candid

DECEMBER 24, 2024

One essential investment would be providing multiyear unrestricted support to organizations led by Black leaders, not just mentoring and/or leadership development programs. Reimagining grantmaking with data collaboration at scale. And if the paperwork requirements cant be reduced, can nonprofits use generative AI for grant writing?

Burnout

CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Mentor of the Year Awards hosts an annual fundraising gala. Try these 13 successful, yet underutilized strategies to help you raise more money and create stronger relationships this year-end. You don’t want to start planning your year-end campaigns at the beginning of December, even if you’ve already held a similar fundraiser before.

Goals

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

They also have access to the Cooke Scholar Network, where alumni serve as mentors and open doors to career opportunities. Create an opportunity in your board interview process to review hobbies, university affiliations, and any mentoring programs your potential board members may be involved in. Central America, and Mexico.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Seek Feedback : Before submission, consider asking peers or mentors to review your application materials. Artists can use platforms like grant directories or dedicated nonprofit resource sites to access comprehensive lists of available grants. It’s essential for artists to carefully review these criteria to determine if they qualify.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 29, 2025

Mentoring Diversity Emerges: In the "important to the grants profession" category, increasing diversity within the GPA mentoring program replaced the previous emphasis on educational resources for boards, highlighting a specific area for growth.

Grants

Future Fundraising Now

JANUARY 15, 2025

One of my early fundraising mentors turned that phrase on its head: God is in the details. You know the saying, The devil is in the details. Its a helpful reminder how little things can really trip you up. Like a ZIP barcode in your direct mail being wrong. The main point: You should usually use matte-finish paper in fundraising. Not glossy.

Fundraising

Candid

JULY 8, 2025

Inequitable professional development Harvard Business Review notes that men are significantly more likely to receive sponsorship for leadership-track roles, whereas women are frequently over-mentored but under-sponsored. From program to ecosystem, the data is clear Closing the tech gender gap requires more than improving access.

Mentor

HSF House

JUNE 4, 2025

Most notably, my research mentor, Dr. Adam Hanley, has been a huge help to me, providing guidance and support as we work to get this project up and running. Being able to be more hands-on with data collection has been a really rewarding experience. And it seems that the project has been successful in achieving this goal so far.

Mentor

Blue Avocado

MARCH 11, 2025

Youth Outreach and Support: We need to create programs offering safe spaces and peer mentoring for LGBTQ+ youth to address issues like bullying and family rejection. Colleen from The Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern PA Transparency and vulnerability in advocacy. But doing this the right way is hard. It is the way we learn.

Mentor

DoJiggy

MAY 13, 2025

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America : Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. A well-crafted mission statement is the foundation of any nonprofit organization. A compelling mission statement is more than just words; it defines an organizations identity and inspires action.

Nonprofit

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 11, 2025

A great idea would emerge: a way to feed families, house veterans, mentor teen., Don’t even get me started on the dreaded paper jams. Yet, even amidst those struggles, we had something powerful – vision. We’d organize it through focus groups, statistics, and lived experience. A misplaced comma or smudged sentence could cost you.

Logic Model

Allied Grant Writers

JANUARY 25, 2025

Earning a college degree can lead to personal fulfillment and a sense of accomplishment. For many adult learners, completing a degree is a lifelong goal that brings personal satisfaction and pride. It can also be a positive example for family members, inspiring others to pursue their educational aspirations.

Education

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Seeking Feedback and Revision Before submission, seeking feedback from peers or mentors can significantly improve the proposal’s quality. For guidance on creating effective objectives, visit our article on basics of grant writing. Writing a Strong Introduction The introduction sets the tone for the entire proposal.

Grant Writing

HSF House

MAY 14, 2025

My research is specifically being funded through the Tyler Fellowship and my faculty mentor for this project is Dr. Alisha Gaines. My research this summer will be reaching outside of my comfort zone to analyze and research much more contemporary writers of the African diaspora in London, England.

Publishing

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 24, 2025

Similarly, the Write-ability Fellowship Program offers tailored support to emerging writers with disabilities, enhancing their professional development and business skills through mentoring and workshops. These initiatives provide mentoring, training, and networking opportunities essential for artistic development.

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GrantNews

MAY 2, 2025

The program recognizes mentors of underrepresented students who have earned PhDs in a STEM field at an IHE. The GrantWatch team is showing educators our appreciation with Awards for Teachers. It’s not surprising to hear students complain about a strict teacher they have. Awards for Promoting Diversity in STEM Learning!

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GrantNews

JUNE 13, 2025

Whether you’re a father, stepdad, grandfather, or mentor, you’re stepping up and doing the work of family. Father’s Day is coming up this Sunday, and what better way to honor dads than by exploring grants that strengthen family bonds ? GrantWatch sees you.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 30, 2025

Whether its planting trees, sorting donations, or mentoring youth, these opportunities make a lasting impact both on supporters and your organization. In the nonprofit world, its easy to feel like every conversation with donors has to revolve around money. Your donors give money to your organization because they truly care about what you do.

Media

GrantNews

MARCH 26, 2025

Awardees take part in an immersive retreat with mentors and an opportunity to screen projects. Funding art is about more than just financial support. It’s about stepping back and remembering that artists and their diverse creations inspire entire communities and bring joy to all our lives.

Funding

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 21, 2025

Work with a mentor or mentee and learn from other's firsthand experiences. Does it feel like the world keeps getting busier and busier? With daily tasks and obligations piling up, it can be hard to carve out time to stay up to date within the grants profession. If you have 60 minutes or more: Read a book or research your favorite topic!

Grantschool

Planned Giving

MAY 12, 2025

Introduction: What Is Planned Giving and Why Does It Matter? Planned giving, also known as legacy giving, is the art of securing future gifts from donors through their estate plans. Yet, many nonprofits hesitate to launch their own planned giving program, assuming they lack the expertise or resources. And it’s never too early to start.

Policies

CauseVox

MAY 27, 2025

Its hard to fundraise without clean, easy-to-access donor data. Instead of reaching out to donors, offering relevant giving opportunities, and telling your nonprofits story, you spend your time trying to find information, entering data in multiple places, and creating endless spreadsheets. None of those activities raise any money.

CRM

Center for Major Gifts

MAY 13, 2025

A youth-mentoring nonprofit might send a miniature flashlight with a card that reads, Help us light the path for local teens. Lumpy mail is any envelope or small package that contains a three-dimensional object. It might be as simple as a foam stress ball or as modest as a packet of seeds. A Conversation Starter, Not a Trick!

Mentor

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 14, 2025

A two-year stint as chapter Program Committee Chair allowed me to attend officer meetings, interact with chapter members and learn from excellent presenters and mentors. Though I had years of experience with my organization and its acronyms, fundraiser-speak was brand new to me. Instead, it was a holiday dinner.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Seek Feedback : Before submission, obtain feedback from colleagues, mentors, or those experienced in the grant writing process. Understanding Grant Guidelines and Requirements Once suitable grants have been identified, comprehending the specific guidelines and requirements is essential. Their insights can identify areas for improvement.

Grant Writing

GrantNews

MARCH 3, 2025

GrantWatch is the gateway for small business grants for entrepreneurs ! As spring blossoms, it’s easy to feel like slowing down and enjoying the season, but now is actually a great time to focus on your business. While the warmer days are tempting, the world of entrepreneurship still requires attention and action. Is there hope on the horizon?

Grants

Greater Giving

MARCH 27, 2025

For inspiration, check out this example Google Ad that promotes a nonprofits mentorship opportunities: The ad targets the keyword youth mentoring opportunities and promotes a relevant landing page. Plus, digital marketing is a cost-effective way to reach a wide audience with minimal overhead , making it accessible for nonprofits of all sizes.

Nonprofit

HSF House

APRIL 17, 2025

During the summer, I intend to continue my research with the assistance of an IDEA Grant under the direction of my faculty mentor and director of the Rhetoric & Composition Department at FSU, Dr. Tarez Graban. I have been passionate about the environment and social justice for as long as I can remember.

Mentor

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Seeking Mentorship and Guidance Mentors with experience in grant writing can provide critical feedback and advice. Seek Feedback : Share proposals with colleagues or mentors knowledgeable in grant writing to gain constructive feedback before submission. Section Elements Executive Summary Clear overview of project and its importance.

Grant Writing

CauseVox

MAY 27, 2025

Its hard to fundraise without clean, easy-to-access donor data. Instead of reaching out to donors, offering relevant giving opportunities, and telling your nonprofits story, you spend your time trying to find information, entering data in multiple places, and creating endless spreadsheets. None of those activities raise any money.

CRM

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 4, 2025

This could be a great fit if you already incorporate STEM activities into your mentoring sessions. One of the most critical ways to evaluate grant opportunities is to ask whether the funding aligns with your organization’s current activities, not what it might do just to secure a grant. Pro tip: Alignment should feel natural.

Grants

Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 9, 2025

Furthermore, ask colleagues for help and ask mentors to provide feedback on drafts before submitting a grant. However, transitioning from a stay-at-home parent to working remotely as a grant writer may be worth the risk and lead to a rewarding career. Even better? Helping Those In Need – Many critical causes depend on grant funding.

Grants

HSF House

MAY 14, 2025

I’ve started meeting with my mentor, who has been incredibly helpful. My name is Lucas Gonzalez and I am a junior at FSU getting ready for my first research project abroad. I wanted to start my first blog post by sharing what I’m working on and why it matters to me. What transforms? What gets left behind?

Mentor

HSF House

MAY 14, 2025

As a result of this project, I hope to achieve a level of scholarship that can only be reached through copious amounts of time spent devoted to a topic of academic intrigue among more learned colleagues and mentors. I hope to gain experience as a scholar and an academic.

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