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In the world of nonprofit organizations, where resources are always stretched thin and the competition for funding is fierce, the ability to secure grants can often be the difference between…
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If you have been writing grants for a while, you know the plethora of questions can be asked by a range of funding agencies. Regardless of your level of expertise, it is paramount you have a story to tell and are not distracted from telling it because of the questions you are asked by a funding agency.
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If you are new to grant writing for a nonprofit, understanding the types of grants available can put you on a path to securing larger awards for your organization. It…
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How do you know if your nonprofit is ready to apply for government grants? Can you use government grants to make purchases from anyone, or do you have to use approved vendors? In this article you’ll learn the specifics about what financial policies and procedures are necessary to attain and then properly make use of government grants.
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One of the most helpful measures you can take to increase your odds of winning a grant is by establishing a relationship with the funder before submitting your proposal. Though it may not always be the case, many funders are receptive to contact with prospective applicants. Utilizing this opportunity by establishing an early line of communication can pave the road to success.
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Grants are integral to the funding strategies of many nonprofits. Finding grants that fit your specific circumstances is a critical step in successfully obtaining funding. Yet, we know that grants…
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Nonprofit organizations conduct prospect research to identify new donors or find hidden gems within their own database. While prospect research tools access and analyze large volumes of data to identify people who might be a good match for your organization, fundraisers must still employ a solid strategy to make the best use of this data. Read the article for strategies and best practices.
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Grant writing is as complex as it is important. A good application essentially covers every aspect of the nonprofit and represents their mission, so make sure your applications are as close to perfect as possible by submission time. The people who review them spend a lot of time and effort. In this article, we break down effective strategies to check and edit your applications so the person reading it will have no choice but to be impressed!
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Understanding what a grant budget should look like can be difficult given the complexity of the report and the different types of grant funding that exist. To help your nonprofit with such an important task, this blog will review how to prepare a budget for a grant from the beginning of the process to the end. This includes a grant budget summary, the different types of budgets you may encounter, expenditures, and general strategies for submitting them properly.
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With decades of experience working in nonprofits, our staff has witnessed when there was a lack of communication between grant writers and the Program Director who carried out the grant project. This article shares a few of these chaotic scenarios and offers guidance on why grant writers should coordinate with Program Directors–before writing the proposal.
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