RBW Strategy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

It is critical to have those partnerships in place to understand how you will manage your relationships with contractors and subrecipients, and their respective role(s) in the administration of the federal grant. What internal controls do you have in place related to the management of grant funding?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Note from Diane: You know how passionate our team is about thinking about your grant management work (your post-award work) to help strengthen your grant applications (your pre-award) work. Thats why were thrilled to bring these tactical tips to you from Jitasa to help broaden your understanding of grant management.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 12, 2025

Grant writers, raise your hand if youve ever opened an old proposal and discovered that the current executive director left two years agoand your orgs mission statement has since gone through three rewrites and a rebrand. Its managed, maintained, and shared. Weve all been there. Bottom line: A great grant story isnt just written.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The short answer: change management. What Is Change Management? Put simply, change management is making sure that the human element is always in the picture as new initiatives are put into play. In change management, leadership addresses these essential questions: What does the team know about the change?

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 8, 2024

As grant directors, managers, and writers you need to understand what you are writing about in your proposals, especially if you aren’t involved directly in the project or program development. Are you prepared to remind those who hold the answers – or the planning process – that you both want the same thing – a strong proposal?

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The Grantsmanship Center

JANUARY 9, 2024

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Before campaign advisors, spin doctors, influencers or ad men, there was the Greek philosopher, Aristotle. As proposal writers, we sometimes get lost in the weeds of data, logic models, detailed methods and other granular stuff. The first of these is ethos. funders) might not listen.

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Planned Giving

JANUARY 25, 2025

A defined moves management framework makes your fundraising efforts more efficient and fosters genuine, long-term connections with donors. What is Moves Management? At its core, moves management revolves around intentional moves, or touchpoints, that bring a donor closer to your organizations mission. Verify contact details.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 2, 2025

Predictive Analytics : Grant seekers will use predictive analytics to identify potential funding opportunities and tailor proposals based on trends and funder preferences. Shift Towards Collaborative Funding Models 3.1 Increased Use of Technology and Automation 4.1

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Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Many nonprofits rely heavily on grants to fund their missions, but successfully securing and managing grants requires a clear understanding of the grant lifecycle. Proper management ensures funds are allocated efficiently and projects deliver the intended impact. Optimize resource use. Build stronger funder relationships.

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2025

Whether you’re just getting started or putting the final touches on your grant proposal, the resources below can help you refine your budget. There are several types of budgets you may need: project proposal budgets, organization-wide operating budgets, capital budgets, cash flow budgets, and opportunity budgets.

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Candid

JANUARY 25, 2024

Last year, we shared our crowdsourced list of red flags that funders look for in grant proposals—the things that immediately reveal the weak points in an application and raise questions about the organization’s credibility. Not surprisingly, the question we got most in response to that article was: What are green flags for funders?

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Candid

MAY 18, 2021

Demonstrating credibility is one of the most important factors in a grant proposal. You may be surprised to learn that the budget in your proposal plays an important role in illustrating your organization’s credibility. Many funders look at your budget first, even before they read the narrative of your proposal. Good luck!

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Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 25, 2025

This approach is known as moves management a structured method of planning and tracking each interaction or move that nudges a donor from initial awareness to a transformational gift. A defined moves management framework makes your fundraising efforts more efficient and fosters genuine, long-term connections with donors. email opens).

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

As the senior manager of digital and data at the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation , Im always looking for new ways to eliminate friction between our organizations mission to prevent osteoporosis and my teams ability to realize it. In the past five years, we have exceeded expectations. Could you have more accurate data fields?

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Not Your Father's Charity

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Therefore, you must break down resistance and build trust in managing organizational change. It’s also about old-school people management to evolve, change and grow. So, let’s explore some tips on managing organizational change within your nonprofit—especially in an industry resistant to change. All Rights Reserved.

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As a grant writer, it’s important that to have the focus and commitment necessary to bring together the various components required to adhere to the framework of the grant and while preparing an effective proposal to give any organization the best possibility of being awarded the grant. Empowering Technology to Improve Capacity!

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GrantNews

JANUARY 25, 2024

It’s important to create a problem or needs statement before you write an effective proposal. To that end, we hope the following information helps you to better understand its importance when preparing your grant proposal. The functionality of your problem or needs statement is as the primary driver of your grant proposal.

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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. As your organization expands and evolves, many complexities can arise, making financial management more difficult for your team. Lets get started! Visualize your actual financial data and compare it to your budget.

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Gail Perry Group

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Written by Gina Vaughn, Managing Consultant at Gail Perry Group. And here's the exciting part: some proposals suggest restoring charitable deductions for non-itemizers at levels that would make the COVID-era $300/$600 allowances look tiny we're talking about possible deductions up to $4,600 for individuals and $9,200 for joint filers.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 3, 2025

Link Technology Investments to the Organization’s Strategic Plan and Objectives To make a strong business case for any technology investment, you need to ensure that the proposal benefits not only the finance team but the organization as a whole. Can other departments use these new systems and benefit from what finance is proposing?

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 9, 2025

The Ugly Truth: No One Cares as Much as You Do Most grant writers are shocked when they realize that the people they rely onprogram managers, finance staff, directorsarent intentionally trying to sabotage the grant. They recycle past proposals, snag bios from LinkedIn, and mine old annual reports and budgets to pre-write the missing pieces.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Operational audits, which assess your organizations internal systems, productivity, staffing, and management practices. These often look specifically at one area of your operations, such as technology, data management , or human resources. Issue an RFP. Meet with your top choice.

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Strategic Grants

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

The program supports projects proposed by individuals and or organisations and or communities who would otherwise be limited by the constraints of other funding programs. The grant supports projects/activities/events proposed by individuals, groups, or communities who may not be eligible to apply for other grants. Find out more.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Relationship-building, communication, commitment to the cause, perseverance, creativity, and project management are all transferable skills that can be applied to fundraising. It is always a bonus if your team has personal qualities like integrity, leadership skills, and outstanding manners. Recruiting volunteers can also be a game-changer.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Grant management is the hard work and dedication required to ensure an organization follows a donor’s guidelines. However, responsibly managing grants after the award is just as critical. Did you know that if a grant is not managed correctly after being awarded, your organization can be forced to repay the funds?

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Crafting a compelling proposal demands thorough research, meticulous writing, and often, coordination with various team members. Solution To manage time constraints effectively: Develop a Grant Calendar : Create a detailed calendar with deadlines, submission requirements, and timelines for each grant application. Time Constraints 1.1

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 3, 2025

For many federal grants, the organization will hire a person whose sole job is to manage that grant, and that is all they do since it takes so much work. In the foundation grant proposal, you will be able to tell them how you measure success and what markers you are reaching for.

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Rates for simple foundation proposals typically range from $300 to $3,000, while complex federal grants may require significantly higher investments. Yet this payment structure can lead to unexpected total costs because grant proposals often take longer than planned. This prohibition exists for several key reasons.

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Grant Writer Team

MARCH 27, 2025

Risk Management From finances to reputation, the board identifies and mitigates risks. Many nonprofit governing boards look within their organization to find a competent grant writer to draft their proposals. Finding and securing grant funding takes time, strategy, and a well-written grant proposal.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Whether you are a novice or looking to refine your skills, the art of crafting compelling grant proposals can make all the difference in funding your vision. Understanding the importance of this skill not only prepares individuals to craft compelling proposals, but also helps them grasp the broader impact of their work.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Before diving into the budgeting process, its essential for nonprofit managers to thoroughly review the grant guidelines and restrictions provided by the funding organization. You should create a detailed budget that accurately reflects the costs associated with implementing the proposed project or program.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 1, 2025

For example, presenting a communitys poverty rate as 30% when it is actually 20% may make a proposal seem more urgent but undermines the integrity of the grant application. Focus on crafting proposals that are honest about challenges and measured in their promises. This pressure can lead to creative interpretations of data.

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Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Given my tenure in the corporate and nonprofit worlds, I believe I can serve as the bellwether for predicting healthy management practices and diagnosing toxic ones. Should I bring this issue up to executive management? I decided it wasn’t worth my effort to report the consultant’s behavior with executive management.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 3, 2025

The world of grants is constantly evolving, reflecting changes in government policies, funding opportunities, and emerging trends in nonprofit management as well as in the societies we serve. Throughout this time, I have recognized how crucial ongoing professional development is in our field.

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

In an increasingly competitive landscape, it is essential to present compelling proposals that stand out and resonate with potential funders. Researching their previous projects and funded initiatives can provide invaluable insights and allow you to tailor your proposal to reflect their priorities.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The application process for grants often involves submitting a detailed proposal outlining the intended use of the funds. Key Components of Grant Writing Successful grant writing involves several key components that are vital for crafting a compelling proposal.

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Grant Training Center

JULY 31, 2023

The NIH closely scrutinizes the Data Management Plan (DMP) as a fundamental part of the grant application, for it demonstrates how data will be handled and generated during the research project. Roles and responsibilities: Clearly define the roles and responsibilities of team members regarding data management.

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