Candid

AUGUST 29, 2024

Candid Learning ’s webinars on grant writing are among the most popular among our training courses. To further support your work, here’s a collection of articles with grant writing tips that combine innovative approaches with proven strategies. Four common grant proposal documents (free samples included).

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

Tips for reviewing your nonprofit’s grant prospects. One of the questions I’m often asked is: “How do I find grants?” But I don’t hear the more important question: “How do I know the grant is right for me?” As many nonprofits are probably aware, multiple sources offer grant funds. How do I find them?

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Many non-profit organizations rely on grants from foundations, corporations, and government agencies to round out their fundraising efforts. If your non-profit is looking for new grant opportunities, here are six tried-and-true places to find them: #1 – Your Board I always start my grant research with my board.

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The Fundraising Authority

MAY 8, 2021

It’s no secret that Google Ad Grants is a fantastic resource for nonprofits. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about the Google Ad Grant Program, including eligibility requirements, the application process, and benefits. What is a Google Ad Grant, and Why Do I Want One?

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Whole Whale

JUNE 12, 2024

Updated 2024 Most grant applications for your nonprofit are long, complicated, and stress-inducing for your entire development team. Not the Google Ad Grant : Google’s grant for qualifying nonprofits give $10,000 in free in-kind advertising on Google Ads… per month. There are, however, some exceptions.

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Qgiv

MARCH 29, 2023

Google Ad Grants for nonprofits can be a powerful FREE solution for any eligible charitable organization, but proper management is key to maximizing the opportunity. Since 2011, Give Back Nation’s Google Certified Ad Grant Manager team has helped over 5,400 nonprofits manage their Ad Grants.

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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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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 5, 2024

Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit might have wide application for organizations targeting a specific element of the population for assistance. If this was truly about exercising free speech with your dollars — an American tradition as old as this nation itself — the results would have been different.

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CauseVox

MAY 23, 2023

Struck by the power of the Google Ad Grant, we wondered why more nonprofits were not utilizing it. We surveyed hundreds of organizations and found that 75% of eligible nonprofits either had not heard of, or were not currently using the Google Grant. Ready to rock the Google Grant game and make it rain free advertising dollars?

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Candid

MAY 18, 2023

With billions of Google searches happening every day, nonprofits around the world use the Google Ad Grant program to connect with people looking to learn more about their cause. To help people digitally reach and engage their organization’s supporters, Google can provide a (free) helping hand.

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sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

Grant management is the comprehensive process of overseeing all activities related to grants: from identifying recipients, to awarding funds, to reporting on outcomes all while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Table of Contents Grant Lifecycle Who Handles Grant Management for Grantmaking Organizations?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

Pride Month is a great time to celebrate and reflect on the work activists and nonprofit organizations are doing to support the LGBTQ+ community. With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. One way to track those is by setting up a grant calendar.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Most grant applications for your nonprofit are long, complicated, and stress-inducing for your entire development team. Not the Google Ad Grant : Google’s grant for qualifying nonprofits give $10,000 in free in-kind advertising on Google Ads (formerly known as Google AdWords).

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Writing a proposal for a project grant can feel like a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it doesn’t need to be a bewildering endeavor. In this blog, we will share the key elements of a typical project proposal and best practices for how to approach drafting each section to help you secure the grant you seek.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 11, 2023

When most people think about funding a nonprofit, they think they should look for grants. In order to raise the most money for your cause and create a stable future for your organization, you need several different sources of funding. One of those sources can be grants, and you should go after all the grant money you can.

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

Grants are a fundamental source of revenue for growing organizations to accomplish large projects and receive financial support outside of individual donations. This guide to grants for nonprofits covers the basics of grants including types of grants, examples, where to find grants, and tips for grant writing.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

In this post, I’ll share funding and grant resources for nonprofits involved in the education sector. Similar to the funders in my previous post on education , the organizations listed below focus their efforts on activities inside and outside of the classroom. Funding Priority: Education. The Awesome Foundation. New Earth Foundation.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Google Ad Grants may be a good fit for you. Whether you’re looking to acquire new donors , want to spread the word about your programs, need to recruit volunteers, or are looking to expand your reach, Google Ad Grants can get your nonprofit in front of more people. What are Google Ad Grants? Who Is Eligible for Google Ad Grants?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

More importantly, after paying tuition bills, we often struggle to find resources we can afford—free resources. . Two months in, I have tested many of Candid’s tools and, in the interest of helping fellow nonprofit students, I’m sharing the inside scoop on free resources that provide quality information and can support our development. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2020

By Julia Boyun , Marketing Manager at RemoteHub – a job and volunteer marketplace and community that connects and matches companies and nonprofit organizations with remote professionals. Nonprofit organizations also seek new ways to tackle their needs remotely. Nonprofit organizations also seek new ways to tackle their needs remotely.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Grant Research Tip: While there are more than 100,000 potential grant funders across the United States, they typically are very specific in what they fund and where they fund. For that reason, your organization and its activities will not be of interest to most of the funders out there. . They accept applications at any time.

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BoardAssist

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

As a part of Google Grants, qualifying nonprofits can earn a free advertising budget of up to $10,000 each month to use on AdWords to help promote their website and cause. Others that do know, don’t understand how easy it is to get and use a Google AdWords Grant. Is Your Nonprofit using Google’s Free AdWords Grant?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

That’s why grants for homeless shelters are so important. This blog focuses on where to find grants and how to apply for them. One way to approach finding additional funding is through applications for grants. Read on to learn how to find and apply to grants for homeless shelters. Private foundations.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 23, 2023

Through the Google Ad Grants program , nonprofits everywhere can leverage pay-per-click (PPC) marketing for free. By amplifying content on Google Search, participating organizations can connect with motivated prospects searching for their causes online. We recommend you reach out to their team for all your Google Grants needs!

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Candid

AUGUST 19, 2024

Foundations increasingly recognize the importance of recipient organizations’ demographics in informing their grantmaking process to ensure their grants are equitably distributed and impactful. This data is available through Candid nonprofit profiles, a free Demographics API, a public Tableau dashboard, or a downloadable spreadsheet.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Did you know there are more than 87,000 foundations that award grants? . That’s where the power of grants can come in. In this blog post, we’ll first explore why grants are important to nonprofits. Why grants are important to nonprofits. Grants can be a great way to diversify your nonprofit’s revenue. Let’s dig in!

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Did you know there are more than 87,000 foundations that award grants? . That’s where the power of grants can come in. In this blog post, we’ll first explore why grants are important to nonprofits. Why grants are important to nonprofits. Grants can be a great way to diversify your nonprofit’s revenue. Let’s dig in!

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Blue Fox

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

"Getting actionable financial data for grant writing all comes down to the setup of your financial systems." You know that you need to finish this grant request, but you’re stuck. The narrative is coming along, but your roadblock is the financial justification for the grant. And you’re right.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog was inspired by the many people who have reached out to Carolyn since it was launched in 2011 to ask for advice about becoming a grant writer and nonprofit fundraiser. Many readers asked How do you become a grant writer? Q: What kind of folks have asked about becoming a grant writer?

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

Maybe your organization even uses some early AI for administrative tasks, like a chatbot for questions. AI in Grant Applications Perhaps the most obvious place to start would be the application process. This would free a nonprofit’s resources to apply for more grants or focus on their other outcomes.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Grassroots organizations provide vital services to local communities, yet they struggle to compete for grants against large national nonprofits that can leverage robust development teams, considerable fundraising experience, and established relationships with grantmakers. Start by getting to know your organization’s work intimately.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

And that work can come in a variety of forms: work by your grantee to fill out long applications with questions about programs, finances, staff, sustainability, and internal controls that get read and then filed. As a grantmaking organization, you feel strongly about your impact area. It also includes unrestricted funds.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2023

That’s why it’s important to work closely with your grant partners so you can get ahead of possible crises and create the best possible impact story. The work you’re funding isn’t just providing 15 free health screenings a month—it’s decreasing your community’s complications from high-blood pressure by 5%.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 31, 2023

They are securing more donors and creating new methods for obtaining grants, individual and corporate contributions. We believe that this is an incredible opportunity for charities and nonprofits in Canada to receive grants to build up their people, process, and systems with no strings attached. The minimum ask is $10,000.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

New organizations can’t expect to receive large gifts from megadonors like MacKenzie Scott. Any nonprofit faces initial costs of upwards of a thousand dollars in state and federal application fees just to become a legal entity. In addition, institutional and governmental donors often require a report on how grant money was spent.

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sgEngage

MARCH 31, 2023

But above that, the evidence is irrefutable: a more diverse and inclusive organization is a better-performing organization. Organizations working toward social impact know this better than most industries. But for grantmaking organizations, the DEI effort is two-fold. How are you recruiting staff and volunteers?

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

And with the advent of numerous SMS tools, so too comes the advent of free mass texting for nonprofits. Well, free-ish. The FCC is also a lot more strict about SMS spam versus email, so you have to do it the right way (here are 5 ideas to get your organization started with mass texting ). Free and low-cost mass texting tools.

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