Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Center for Effective Philanthropy: Grantee and Applicant Perception Reports. Answers on grant proposals if nonprofits were brutally honest with funders. Tools: Reflective structured dialogue. Empowering Communities: Participatory Grantmakers Say We Must Go beyond Feedback. The state of grant seeking. This is an open-ended list.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 20, 2010

My latest post on HuffPo is now up: Going to Davos to Redesign the Planet , about my proposal to the WEF's Global Redesign Initiative. What would you propose to global leaders to make humanity better off? That's not an endorsement of my proposal by the WEF, but I am certainly looking forward to going next week!

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 30, 2024

Indeed, the grant writing team may not realize that, in particular, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has much to contribute to the success of the grant application and the administrative processes that follow. will be handled in the application. M&G is not a problem to be solved after the proposal has been submitted and approved.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

The Ford Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals or inquiries; however, they do have a year-round open funding opportunity in the arts, specifically for documentary filmmakers. While their current arts & culture 2021 grant window has passed, they do accept rolling applications for their smaller ‘Need To Know’ grants.

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Qgiv

MAY 16, 2022

Grants aren’t always easy to get, but with a well-written proposal, you can blow your competition out of the water. These grants can be difficult to get and require a well-thought-out grant proposal. Letter of inquiry, grant letters, and grant proposals. There are three types of proposals you may face when searching for grants.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2023

It may be hard to believe but there is a near future when your organization will likely be hiring a AI Prompt Architect to build custom applications for your staff and stakeholders. Grant Proposals : AI writers can help nonprofits create persuasive grant proposals that secure funding and support for their initiatives.

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

It’s important to note what grants are available to you, what they’re for, what the application timeline looks like, and what information you need to ensure your grant application is as accurate as possible. When you apply for grants, you’ll usually need to submit a detailed proposal to the grant organizations you choose.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

There is a saying among fundraising professionals that proposal writing is both an art and a science. The science aspect refers to the comprehension of the technical structure upon which those words are arranged” (Blanchard & Bullock, 2010). Grant seekers must find ways for their proposals to stand out among the rest.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2023

It’s time to ask yourself some tough questions: Does your nonprofit have the structure in place to manage your growth and the additional work that will come with your realized dream of a new building? A well-designed feasibility study will help you learn: The community’s perception of the proposed project and your organization in general.

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

The Ford Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals or inquiries; however, they do have a year-round open funding opportunity in the arts, specifically for documentary filmmakers. While their current arts & culture 2021 grant window has passed, they do accept rolling applications for their smaller ‘ Need To Know ’ grants.

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Arts Grant Culture Fund 73

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 18, 2011

When building a campaign and exploring your options for the structure, actions and engagement pieces, look first at your organizational metrics. Maybe you want to run a campaign for awareness around one of your proposals and want to showcase teachers in the process. But, it doesn’t have to be that way! Start with Metrics.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 7, 2009

4Change was initially proposed by Tom Dawkins (@tomjd) in Washington DC who is joined by Todd Pitt (@zerostrategist - Washington DC), Morgan Sully (@memeshfit - Oakland, California), Natasha Judd (@tashjudd - London, England), Edward Harran (@edwardharran - Brisbane, Australia) and Vibewire (@vibewire - Sydney, Australia).

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 9, 2009

4Change was initially proposed by Tom Dawkins (@tomjd) in Washington DC who is joined by Todd Pitt (@zerostrategist - Washington DC), Morgan Sully (@memeshfit - Oakland, California), Natasha Judd (@tashjudd - London, England), Edward Harran (@edwardharran - Brisbane, Australia) and Vibewire (@vibewire - Sydney, Australia).

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Care2

MAY 18, 2011

When building a campaign and exploring your options for the structure, actions and engagement pieces, look first at your organizational metrics. Maybe you want to run a campaign for awareness around one of your proposals and want to showcase teachers in the process. But, it doesn't have to be that way! Start with Metrics. You have one.

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Campaign Design Impact Metrics 73

NTEN

JUNE 12, 2012

The Fund's Request for Proposal ("RFP") is available, and the Application Instructions and Application Form are available through 5 PM on June 27th, when all applications are due. Last week, one of NTEN's newest members, Linxter , released allAware , a free mobile app and web-based private social network for nonprofits.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Indeed, the grant writing team may not realize that, in particular, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has much to contribute to the success of the grant application and the administrative processes that follow. will be handled in the application. M&G is not a problem to be solved after the proposal has been submitted and approved.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Create a request for proposal (RFP). Review their proposals. Develop a basic scoring system for each key stakeholder to use when reviewing and ranking each proposal. Speak candidly with any prospective consultant partners to develop a clear understanding of their fee structure. Review your candidates. Why They Stand Out.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Are you willing to take risks within your organizational structure? I filled out “wild-card” grant applications and wrote first-time proposals to national and government groups. Are you willing to work longer hours? New ideas take additional time. Can you break with protocols and traditions? Are you willing to go at it alone?

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 15, 2016

The fit between mission and program is among the most frequent topics on applications. Nonprofits are preoccupied with writing what the funder wants to read or hear, and foundations are compliant with proposal templates that change little over years or even decades. At the level of words, there is already great congruence.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 21, 2011

For example, we just closed an RFP to solicit proposals to build a game for kids k-3 to better understand STEM. Ready to learn, prior to this year, had 3 or 4 applicants. That said, there are structures within government that can handle risk. Big initiatives to big corporations – what can small groups do?

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Game Education Change Classroom 132

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The goal of this technology is to help companies structure valuable CSR programs to support the causes that are important to the business and its employees. Given the numerous variables involved, it’s best to request quotes and proposals directly from CSR software vendors. Who Uses CSR Software? Submit volunteer grant requests.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The Foundation uses the Blackbaud Grantmaking system, and to expedite the timing, grants managers completed applications on behalf of island employees. “I I received a list of employees on Tuesday, and we were able to process all applications by Wednesday afternoon and issue checks electronically. Now it takes less than three hours.”

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Kindful

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Applying is not a guarantee of tax exemption, as applications can be denied. Following the directions at the site, you may be able to submit your application online. You cannot submit your 501(c)(3) application to the IRS for your nonprofit status without listing your board officers with name, title and contact information.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 18, 2023

You can structure donation tiers as impact-based or as recognition/reward based perks for your donors. When applying for grants it is essential to read the entire application form and follow the guidelines. Developing Strong Grant Proposals Making a case for support is at the foundation of a strong grant proposal.

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sgEngage

MARCH 27, 2023

Often these community members go through a vetting or recommendation process and receive training in order to review applications. The website outlines what is expected from their grantmakers, including the background they are looking for, the time commitment, and the number of applications each grantmaker will be expected to review.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2013

Be sure to understand the nature of any proposed “customization” first in order to avoid misunderstanding. 3rd-party applications, mobile apps, or integrations. Training on Solution Developer Kit (SDK) and Application Programming Interface (API)? Custom reports or other information delivery mechanisms.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2022

We spell poorly, and we know less grammar and sentence structure now than when we played tetherball. We even received com­pliments from foundations saying the quality of our grant applications and reports were some of the best they had ever seen. Carefully read emails and resumés of applicants and look for telling clues.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 22, 2021

This creates a well-balanced funding structure that can withstand periods when contributions slow, whether it is due from an internal change, or an economic downturn. There are professional grant writers that can be hired to prepare your application’s proposal and give you a leg up on the other nonprofits competing for the grant.

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NTEN

JUNE 21, 2011

For example, we just closed an RFP to solicit proposals to build a game for kids k-3 to better understand STEM. Ready to Learn, prior to this year, had 3 or 4 applicants. That said, there are structures within government that can handle risk. Big initiatives to big corporations - what can small groups do? This year, it had 30.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 8, 2021

How do I navigate and write grant applications? How do I navigate and write grant applications? And the “How do I navigate and write grant applications?” So what are some of the main questions I hear from folks like you? They want to know, “How do I know what to apply for? You can select as many as you want.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2024

Illustrate how your proposed programs and services will effectively address those specific needs and provide solutions or support to your target beneficiaries. One of the key components of an operational plan is the staffing structure. Needs Addressed : Refer back to the community needs and gaps identified in your market analysis.

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Profit Guide Build Metrics 59

Connection Cafe

JULY 5, 2018

How your grant office should be structured. In this article, I’ll explore each of these five factors and provide you with two models for structuring a grant office. . Preparing proposals has become cumbersome or disjointed across the organization . Application and budget preparation . Application submission .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2007

applications have changed the rules of online community. The tagging community that lies beneath the npdigg structure has taggers, consumers, aggregators, and meta aggregators. Technology in the Arts is accepting session proposals for its October 2007 conference. There are two sets of social roles here. Deadline March 23, 2007.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

And there’s been also a lot of questions about that and applications about racial equity, and then the makeup of your staff and reflective of the people that you serve. There is a big difference between a federal application and then a private corporate foundation application. It’s writing the application.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 1, 2017

Consider personalizing a brief 1-2 page proposal with a cover letter, sending that, and following up with a call. — Brock . Then, I’ll shorten and tweak the 2 page letter for an email, knowing that email readability and structure is quite different from direct mail. Brock .

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Museum 2.0

MAY 13, 2008

The manager affirms the crazy-greatness of it--and its non-viability within the corporate structure. It also lets people propose things that are outside of their own departments. An ambitious staff member goes to a manager and says, "I have this crazy great idea." Another way to look at this is as an R&D arm for the museum.

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Cloud 4 Good

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Cloud for Good complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. Guide the environment management plan and release strategies for projects, validating that the correct development environments, change controls, and deployment plans are in place.

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