Just Write Grants

JANUARY 27, 2025

" Tailor the presentation of your work to align with the values of the funders while maintaining the core mission. Moving Forward The current political shifts around DEI may feel challenging, but they also present an opportunity for nonprofits to reaffirm their commitment to equity and inclusion in innovative ways.

Grant Writing 97

Grant Writing Grants Grant Fundraising 97

The Almoner

JANUARY 28, 2025

’ It can be broached conversationally, presented in a draft concept paper, or previewed as some form of demonstration. The key is to present it first as a concept to see if it resonates with a prospective donor.” In fundraising, the seed is an idea, a ‘what might be.’

Proposal 103

Proposal Fundraising Readiness Goals 103

Blackbaud

MARCH 3, 2025

Build a Compelling Business Case While most nonprofit finance leaders understand the importance of technology, presenting a compelling case to executive leadership or the board can be more challenging. Provide a Timeline: Present a clear timeline for implementation and rollout.

Finance 88

Finance Strategic Plan Proposal Goals 88

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 1, 2025

Funders rely on grant professionals to present accurate, compelling narratives supported by credible data. Defining Misrepresentation of Data Misrepresentation of data involves altering, omitting, or fabricating information to present a more favorable picture of an organizations needs, capabilities, or project outcomes.

Ethics 59

Ethics Grant Writing Grants Grant 59

Just Write Grants

JANUARY 2, 2025

Advanced analytics tools will help organizations present compelling evidence of their impact. Data Visualization : The use of data visualization tools will help nonprofits present complex information in a more accessible and persuasive manner. Emphasis on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) 2.1

Grant Writing 98

Grant Writing Grants Grant Proposal Writing 98

Clairification

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Susan sent me this: finagle ( third-person singular simple present finagles , present participle finagling , simple past and past participle finagled ). Many of you kindly supported my initial use of the word “finagle.” Apparently, there is more than one definition. finagle a day off work.

Indirect 201

Indirect SAM Nonprofit Goals 201

GrantNews

JANUARY 6, 2025

The power of business grants presents real opportunities for women entrepreneurs. With over 13 million female-led businesses in the U.S., accounting for about 42% of all businesses nationwide, that’s no small feat! For women entrepreneurs, securing start-up capital can be a real challenge.

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Grants Grant Engineering Grant Calendar 117

GrantNews

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Community Arts Events : Grants to nonprofits, government agencies, and tribes in multiple states to support collaborative presentations of community arts events. Funding promotes and builds healthy communities. Native American Communities : Grants to Native American organizations for programs that benefit Native American communities.

Grants 112

Grants Grant Government Contracts 112

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Key takeaways: Understand how to present your Ask in a way that sparks a donor’s heart and motivates them to give using a Core Number Learn how to calculate your Core Number (so it covers both direct and indirect expenses!) You’ll also see examples of Core Numbers in action in Giving Tuesday campaigns from previous years.

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Donation Indirect IT Nonprofit 94

GrantNews

DECEMBER 12, 2024

While educators and administrators work to create inclusive and supportive environments for each student, funding still presents a large challenge. Education is a cornerstone of the American dream, and that includes ensuring access for students with special abilities and learning disabilities.

Education 96

Education Grants Grant Funding 96

GrantNews

MARCH 17, 2025

Participants receive funding, mentorship, vendor perks, and will attend a reception to present their companies. Grants for Minority Business Women Women-Led and Black-Led Startups Opportunity for women and black-led startups to participate in an accelerator program.

Grants 121

Grants Grant Retail Education 121

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 9, 2025

Its about presenting familiar challenges in fresh, insightful, and emotionally resonant ways. Many are technically strong, but bland. So how do experienced grant writers keep things fresh without breaking the rules? Simple: they innovate. Innovation in grant writing isnt about gimmicks.

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Proposal Logic Model Funding Grant Writing 100

GrantNews

MARCH 3, 2025

In conclusion, March presents an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs to access valuable funding through various grants. Remember to review eligibility criteria and deadlines to maximize your chances of securing funding. Heres to thriving businesses and innovative ideas shaping our communities. Visit GrantWatch.com to learn more and apply.

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Grants Grant Grant Readiness Funding 130

Grants4Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Present your vision for 2025 and beyond, illustrating how their continued support will be pivotal in navigating potential funding shifts. Connect with Past and Current Granting Foundations Foundations that have supported your organization in the past are valuable allies during uncertain times.

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Funding Grant Writing GPC Nonprofit 98

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Click the image below to be taken to Vimeo to view the presentation. .” Carve out 60 minutes to watch this special expanded MotivateMonday session, all about Great Fundraising Organizations: Why and How the Worlds Best Charities Excel at Raising Money. Click here to download the slides.

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Fundraising Demographics Consulting Consultant 130

Just Write Grants

JUNE 13, 2025

You have to track it, analyze it, prove it, and present it. You can’t just say your nonprofit makes an impact. Measurable outcomes and evidence-based data are essential for successful grant writing. Funders want more than good intentions—they want proof your program works. Your grant writer is only as strong as the data you provide.

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Grant Writing Grants Grant Readiness 52

GrantNews

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The new year presents the opportunity for a fresh start brimming with possibilities. We are on the cusp of a bright new year, and GrantWatch has the top grants to apply for in 2025! Indeed, it’s a chance for growth, innovation, and positive change.

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Grants Grant Government Manufacturing 111

Clairification

JULY 1, 2024

Susan sent me this: finagle ( third-person singular simple present finagles , present participle finagling , simple past and past participle finagled ) ( transitive ) To obtain, arrange, or achieve by i ndirect, complicated and/or intensive efforts. Many kindly supported my initial use of the word “finagle.”

SAM 157

SAM Indirect Nonprofit Goals 157

Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 6, 2025

Each win is an extra reason to celebrate as present funders tend to become repeat funders if you steward them right. Review your grants list and tally the new funders you have approached for the first time, identifying the number of new awards and the total amount. Calculate, calculate, calculate!

Grants 98

Grants Grant Award Metrics 98

Clairification

JANUARY 9, 2023

Annual reports can be created and presented in a variety of ways—both digitally and in print. Of course, a lot can happen in a year (nonprofits know that best), but with an annual report, you can summarize all the year’s milestones including your impact, accomplishments, new developments, and more.

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Donation Software Fundraising Nonprofit 260

GrantNews

JANUARY 20, 2025

Participants receive funding, mentorship, vendor perks, and will attend a reception to present their companies. Women-Led and Black-Led Startups : Opportunity for women and black-led startups to participate in an accelerator program.

Grants 120

Grants Grant Manufacturing Publishing 120

The Fundraiser Coach

APRIL 13, 2025

"Invite to action" may include: Making an Ask to be a partner and donor in the work you're accomplishing, a solicitation Asking the person, couple or family to a tour (or "behind the scenes" tour) to see your your mission in action Extending an invitation to an event that relates to your mission Inviting the prospect or donor to an intimate event - (..)

Education 130

Education Proposal Budget Fundraising 130

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Many nonprofits frequently ask us to create planned giving seminars or presentations for their audienceswhether it be alumni, donors, or members. When positioned as a technical or transactional discussion about giving, these presentations struggle to attract an audience.

Education 52

Education Nonprofit Fundraising IT 52

Grants Plus

APRIL 2, 2025

Grants Plus CEO, Lauren Steiner, recently presented at The Nonprofit Partnership in Western PA to break down the latest trends, common pitfalls, and winning strategies to secure funding in 2025 and beyond. As nonprofits continue to face funding uncertainty, many are left wondering how to navigate the shifting grant landscape.

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Grants Grant Funding Nonprofit 59

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

As we look back on the past year, we would like to present the top 10 articles that captivated our readers’ attention and provided valuable insights and practical advice for our community. Trending topics included artificial intelligence (AI), fundraising strategies, and maintaining strong finances for nonprofits.

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AI Finance Donation Fundraising 98

Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Present Impact Projections with Outcomes and Outputs Funders are looking for programs that will create meaningful change, not just deliver services. To showcase this, present both the outputs (e.g., "200 students trained") and outcomes (e.g., “80% 80% of participants secure employment within 6 months”).

Proposal 52

Proposal Grants Grant Metrics 52

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. Fundraising is about relationships, and so is GPA.

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GPC Mentor Grant Readiness Grant Writing 105

Blackbaud

APRIL 3, 2025

Use Positive Pay: This feature, offered by most banks, matches issued checks with those checks being presented for payment. Ensure that when collecting cash donations, there is always more than one employee present. If details dont match, the bank rejects the check. payee, amount, date) and the specific process they use.

Policy 94

Policy Policies Finance Ethics 94

Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This presents a significant opportunity for nonprofits to act as vital community connectors and partners. Moreover, 84% set departmental goals related to community engagement, and 68% include community engagement in performance reviews. However, only 20% measure societal outcomes of their volunteer programs.

Nonprofit 111

Nonprofit Training Metrics Donation 111

GrantNews

JANUARY 21, 2025

Change toward a business model is bound to present staffing and funding obstacles. ” In your grant application, provide a mission statement, and present a sustainable plan to maintain it. For example, does recycling your product consume more energy than producing it?

Grants 107

Grants Grant Transportation Manufacturing 107

Capital Campaign Pro

MARCH 10, 2025

If your fundraising strategy is all about presenting polished proposals and a persuasive case for support, you might be missing a crucial element — understanding what truly motivates your donors to give. How well do you really know your donors?

Proposal 59

Proposal Fundraising 59

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

GrantWatch proudly presents 10 grants for schools and educators! American Education Week, held annually before Thanksgiving, spotlights public education and the vital roles educators, families, and community supporters play in student success. How does the old saying go? It takes a village…?

Education 117

Education Grants Grant Award 117

Gail Perry Group

JANUARY 16, 2025

Takeaway: Build trust and confidence by being present, understanding, and transparent with your donors. The solution? Stay close to your donors. Listen to them. Show empathy. And highlight how their support can solve urgent problems.

AI 107

AI Fundraising Ethics Government 107

Candid

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Instead of presenting raw data, conduct some initial analysis and curation first and distill your data into graphs, colorful charts, and quotes related to defined themes, such as challenges and positive outcomes program participants identified.

Strategic Plan 84

Strategic Plan Education IT Nonprofit 84

HSF House

JUNE 5, 2025

Earlier this year the Eastman Museum was exhibiting a series of photos they called Life with Photographs:75 Years of the Eastman Museum which was a collection of pieces they hadacquired over the course of the Eastman House running all presented together as a love letter to the long history of photography. Presentation and Preservation.

Media 52

Media IT 52

Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

Asking donors to rethink the funder-grantee relationship Nonprofits are used to keeping donors at arms length, presenting their successesthe beautiful mosaicwhile concealing the individual tiles that make that successful impact possible. It means stepping away from viewing donors as patrons and inviting them in as partners.

Funding 96

Funding Proposal Goals Nonprofit 96

Soapbox Exchange

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The start of a new year presents a prime opportunity for nonprofits to jumpstart their advocacy efforts and set the stage for a successful year ahead.

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Fundraising Nonprofit 59