Pamela Grow

JUNE 19, 2025

But here’s the crucial piece: Your team needs consistent storytelling training. Start with the Six-Word Stories exercise I’ve featured extensively — it’s from Andrea Kihlstedt and Andy Robinson’s essential book “Train Your Board (and Everyone Else) to Raise Money.”

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 11, 2024

They can teach you lessons that arent readily available in books or training sessions, offering tailored advice to sharpen your grant writing skills. Register for Grant Writing Training Nothing boosts your grant writing abilities like hands-on training. Grant Writing Training and discounted services here.

Grant Writing

Just Write Grants

JANUARY 27, 2025

Legislation aimed at limiting discussions on systemic inequities, diversity training, and affirmative action has gained traction, leaving nonprofits in affected regions wondering how to navigate these changes. Understanding the Current Landscape Across the U.S., there has been growing resistance to DEI programs in certain states and sectors.

Grant Writing

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 8, 2025

So train like an athlete. Create and maintain a library of polished templates, go-to boilerplate, and funder-specific language thats ready to drop into any proposal. Not when theres a million-dollar deadline on Friday and your inbox is a dumpster fire. Instead of balance, aim for resilience. You dont need to do less. The antidote?

Burnout

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

What vendor support and training opportunities are available? Evaluate the level of support and training the vendor provides. Is your data ready to move? Are you ready for a grant management system that has a clear plan for innovation and provides the flexibility to meet you where you are in your grantmaking?

Grant Management

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 31, 2025

What a future-ready grant strategy looks like, and how Grant Writing Made Easier supports it through equity, efficiency, and relationship-driven practices. What a Future-Ready Grant Strategy Looks Like So if compliance and chaos aren’t the way forward, what is? Ready to Adapt? Is Your Grant Strategy Ready? Let’s dive in.

Readiness

Pamela Grow

MAY 29, 2025

This isnt about a lack of training or skill. As Ive learned over the years, you can train a team on proven tactics. Julie Winslett put it best in her four-point strategy: Train executive and board leadership on realistic planning and budgeting. Are you a leader whos ready to shift your culture? Its culture.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2025

In this guide, well review tactics for improving your leadership style so that upper and entry-level employees alike feel empowered and ready to succeed. Instead of taking months to train a new hire, you could hire a fractional leader from a nonprofit fundraising consultancy to take their place.

Consulting

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

If you’re ready to move beyond grants, let’s get started! Ready to learn more? It may feel intimidating at first, but here’s the exciting part: today, more than ever, nonprofits have the tools and resources to make a smooth shift to the grants-plus-fundraising model. Be bold and get started!

Funding

Gail Perry Group

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Plan Ahead Internally and Educate Yourself Get ready for 2025. Segment and Target Communications Focus on middle-income donors near the itemization threshold. Keep nurturing those major donors. And please, please don't forget your faithful small-gift supporters! Watch tax legislation like a hawk.

Fundraising

GrantNews

JULY 3, 2025

The funding aims to help individuals gain the skills and training needed to secure employment in this growing sector. The goal is to create stronger career pathways and improve job readiness for participants entering the food service and culinary fields.

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Candid

MAY 2, 2025

If youre new to seeking foundation funding Getting grant-ready is important preparation, but making the effort to secure new relationships with foundations is just as critical. You shouldnt be creating a new program just to secure a grant. Get up to speed on grantseeking and proposal writing.

Proposal Writing

Candid

MARCH 24, 2025

Based on my 25 years experience working in global development, here are five tips to help nonprofits be ready to respond to unforeseen challenges. You dont need a formal training program for creativity, adaptability, and resilience, but those qualities should be an intentional part of the organizations talent development plan.

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Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

Require reviewers to participate in training so you create a consistent understanding of the requirements and rubric. Your training should also show them how to apply the requirements based on the goals of the program. How to Avoid It To address and avoid technology issues, first understand what youre asking your reviewers to do.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 27, 2025

It enables you to anticipate funder expectations, shape internal systems, and contribute strategically to your organization’s readiness, success, and growth in mission and capacity. Grant professionals who understand these dynamics are better positioned to advise their organizations and protect both funding and reputation.

Award

Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Because of this, you will see an increase in In-Kind Grant Support from funders who donate software, development services, training, and more to help nonprofits. How to Find Grants forNonprofits Many nonprofits are ready to apply for grants. Because of this text message campaigns will continue seeing an increase in this trend for 2025.

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The Fundraising Coach

JUNE 23, 2025

The Counter-Intuitive Truth About Fundraising When I train nonprofit leaders on making asks, I often hear the same concerns: “I don’t know what to say.” By the time I’m ready to ask, I know exactly what to say because they’ve told me what matters most to them.” No glossy brochures.

Fundraising

Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

To showcase this, present both the outputs (e.g., "200 students trained") and outcomes (e.g., “80% Evaluate Your Organization’s Grant Readiness Funders want to partner with organizations that are capable and prepared. 80% of participants secure employment within 6 months”).

Proposal

Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Get ready for GivingTuesday with a cohesive digital campaign. GivingTuesday shares valuable data, research, and community support activities, along with three expert strategies to help your nonprofit achieve year-end fundraising success and make the most of GivingTuesday.

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GrantNews

MARCH 21, 2025

Grant funding is available for a wide range of programs, including job training, education, housing assistance, and mental health services. Explore the list below and visit the website to discover valuable funding opportunities ready for your application. Currently, more than 200 veterans and military grants available.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Learn more about related topics such as managing up , building relationships with funders , and the ethics of prospect research with AGS online training sessions available on demand. Identify methods for assisting organizations to implement practices that advance grant readiness 2.06. Identify methods of locating funding sources 1.04.

GPC

Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Key best practice: Early cross-department collaboration helps ensure project readiness and strengthens grant proposals by demonstrating organizational capacity. Important activities: Allocate resources, launch programs, and train staff. Maintain clear communication internally and externally and document all activities and expenses.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Check out our website to learn more and sign up for our training newsletter. AGS blogs, funding alerts, and trainings are aligned with the Grant Professional Certification Institute ’s Competencies and Skills. Competency #2: Knowledge of organizational development as it pertains to grant readiness; Skill 2.1:

GPC

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

Explore our hands-on resources designed to help small nonprofit teams build innovative, ethical AI-powered grant systems to stay on top of 2025 grant trends: Intro to Grant Writing with AI – Our self-paced course gives you 3 hours of training on how to use AI to outline, draft, revise, and finalize your next grant with confidence.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

For example, American Red Cross offers training programs for volunteers with specific skills to help during a time of need. Forming these types of relationships and taking it a step further to incorporate a relief plan with nonprofit organizations can enable companies to respond more quickly.

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GrantNews

JUNE 23, 2025

Federal, state, and local agencies regularly offer practical guidance and tools to help individuals and communities prepare, like emergency planning kits, communications strategies, and localized response training. Grants to Fire Departments for Training, Technology, and Equipment Needs! GrantWatch wants to be part of this effort.

Training

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Train your AI tool. In the same vein, you can train your AI tools with information specific to your organization. Now it’s our turn to make the ask—are you ready to take AI for a whirl? You could provide examples of what you’re looking for or give specific feedback on how AI’s response does not fit your needs.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 5, 2025

Even though they are familiar with your organization, it will take time to train them to be an effective grant writer. Grant writinglike all forms of writingis a specialized skill, which takes time, experience, and training to hone. Our team of grant professionals is ready to support you today.

Grant Writing

Candid

MAY 8, 2025

For example, in Cocke County, Tennessee, parents feedback that expectations for kindergarten readiness were unclear inspired an awareness campaign with local media, businesses, and authorities to better provide information and support to families. Partner with local organizations, agencies, and institutions to develop solutions.

Training

Blackbaud

JULY 11, 2025

Nonfunctioning equipment, lack of staff training , and software that couldn’t manage the organization’s caseload were prevalent among nonprofits trying to maximize “efficiency” with as few resources as possible. Ready to give smarter?

Metrics

Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 25, 2025

Define SMART outcomes: Swap broad objectives for measurable goals like, “Train 25 youth by Q4, with 80% finding employment within six months.” Want more support, templates, and training to help you avoid these errors from the start? Next Step: Revisit one of your recent proposals and run it through this checklist.

Proposal

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 23, 2025

We’re here to debunk the top AI myths, explore how ethical AI grant writing tools can boost your efficiency, and discuss why AI-driven grant strategy is the future of grant readiness. We even provide ongoing training and coaching so everyone on your team can easily utilize it. That’s not just readiness. That’s power.

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 29, 2025

When a new administrative assistant trained in finance started asking questions and challenging the process, it created tension. Get the right players into the right roles and make sure everyone is ready for game day. Even if you write the grant on your own, managing the audit requires a full team effort.

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Candid

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Once they’re in the door, encourage them to become donors when they’re ready—to foster deeper and more organic relationships. This preference implies that they don’t want to merely be viewed as passive donors but as active participants in creating change.

Fundraising

GrantNews

JULY 16, 2025

Be Ready to Demonstrate Impact: Even without revenue, emphasize potential job creation, community benefits, or innovation. Whether just starting out or looking to grow an existing venture, participants will gain access to funding opportunities, business education, hands-on training, one-on-one coaching, and mentorship.

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GrantNews

MAY 19, 2025

Nonprofit Grant Opportunities Powering Up in May signal a surge in funding potential for organizations ready to grow and serve. In addition, performing arts and cultural programs, skills training, and other programming for seniors, youth, and people with disabilities. Funding supports things like hospitals, schools, and museums.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2025

You don’t need to be a technical expert to use these; they’re ready to go right out of the box. Here are the three main approaches: Native Integrations These are connections built into a CRM. Think of them as puzzle pieces that already fit together perfectly. Before diving into integration, take stock of your organizations needs.

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