The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 22, 2024

FreeWill has acquired GrantAssistant, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platform designed to provide nonprofits and international development organizations with a proposal workflow toolkit that streamlines the grant application process. It is a Series B funding round with the latest infusion of $30 million in March 2022.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 21, 2023

Calling all nonprofits who need funding for their technology-driven projects! The AWS IMAGINE Grant supports foundational IT projects as well as think big projects leveraging advanced services, with an opportunity for unrestricted funding up to $150,000 and cloud credits of up to $100,000.

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Candid

JUNE 10, 2024

The significant role foundations play in advancing the social good underscores the need to incorporate equitable and inclusive grant application and review practices. Grantseekers look to grantmaking organizations to demonstrate their commitment to fairness before applying for funding. Offer additional support.

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sgEngage

APRIL 21, 2025

Whether you currently have a handle on your mission-critical tasks or need to outsource immediately, creating a request for proposals (RFP) sets the stage for finding the right skills at the right price. This level of specificity will help your nonprofit attract the most qualified proposals.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 18, 2024

For those transforming core operations, there is the Momentum to Modernize Award, inclusive of up to $50,000 in unrestricted cash funding. And new this year, if you’re looking to leverage generative AI, submit a proposal for the Pathfinder – Generative AI Award, inclusive of up to $200,000.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Know what they fund and what matters most to them and know who you are as a nonprofit and what your funding priorities are. Sheila Ryan from the New Hampshire SPCA A Checklist of Tips for Your Grant Application Process Start early with your grant applications. Good luck with your applications! Excite the funder.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 14, 2025

Our focus is on creating products that empower organizations to harness the right data, in the right context, with the right front-end to meet your organizations needs where theyre at, so you can act to enable program teams to craft impactful stories, deliver their programs effectively, and raise more funds.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In the wake of last weeks news regarding the Office of Management and Budget memorandum instructing federal agencies to temporarily pause all activities related to obligations or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance, many of us are trying to understand the potential impact of a freeze on federal funding on the nonprofit sector.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The Citi Foundation is accepting proposals for its 2025 Global Innovation Challenge to offer funds to nonprofits supporting youth employment.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

For those familiar with the process, developing an application for any type of financial support (grants, corporate sponsorship , contract, etc.) The clues are in the Request for Proposal (RFP) – let’s discuss! requires preparation, strategic thinking, technical writing, and research skills. Review the criteria for an award.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 28, 2024

By Jackie Sue Griffin Securing grant funding is crucial to a nonprofit’s growth, and it starts with crafting a well-planned and realistic budget. Understanding the specific requirements and limitations outlined in the grant application is crucial for developing a budget that aligns with the funder’s priorities and expectations.

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The MatrixFiles

AUGUST 13, 2022

When proposing new initiatives, include the marketing and communications plan in the project budget. Most professionals budget for whatever technical or operational project they are proposing, e.g., a custom database application, a website redesign, etc. Her advice? Megan’s advice is brilliant.

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Candid

AUGUST 14, 2024

Greg Stanley at PEAK Grantmaking has argued that generative AI tools can streamline the grant application process by enabling grantmakers to summarize, categorize, and pre-screen applications and by making it easier for grantseekers to fill out application forms. Where do foundations stand on AI-generated grant applications?

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Every year, the Documentary Heritage Communities Program provides funding to documentary heritage organizations across the country. This helps ensure that Canada’s continuing memory is: documented preserved available to the public The call for proposals is now open – the deadline is January 11, 2024.

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Charity Village

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

You have determined that your organization is eligible to apply for a funding opportunity and that applying is a good strategic decision. Proposals for government funders vary widely in complexity, length, and […] The post Government Grant Writing, Part 2: Tips for a successful application appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Candid

MARCH 1, 2022

It seems like you have to answer the same questions over and over in every grant proposal. And in longer government proposals, sometimes it seems like you have to answer the same question twice right in the same application! Transcript: Writing grant proposals is a time-intensive process, and it can often feel repetitive.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The application process is an organization’s first real look at how you work with grantees. A 10-page application doesn’t make sense—for the applicant or the reviewer—but you need enough information to know if you are making a good decision. Does the proposal include a detailed line-item budget ? Program Timeline.

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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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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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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

With a net worth of $65.3B, there are a lot of MacKenzie Scott funds available. . Here’s What We Know About How To Apply To Receive MacKenzie Scott Funds. Three LAPA clients have received MacKenzie Scott funds in the millions; here’s what we know: 1. A donor advised fund is NOT a private foundation, nor does it operate as such.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 18, 2024

By Jackie Sue Griffin Securing grant funding is crucial to a nonprofits growth, and it starts with crafting a well-planned and realistic budget. Before diving into the budgeting process, its essential for nonprofit managers to thoroughly review the grant guidelines and restrictions provided by the funding organization.

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Candid

MAY 18, 2021

Demonstrating credibility is one of the most important factors in a grant proposal. You may be surprised to learn that the budget in your proposal plays an important role in illustrating your organization’s credibility. Many funders look at your budget first, even before they read the narrative of your proposal. Transcript.

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

Grant funds from foundations, government entities, and corporations help nonprofits diversify their income streams. While you can use several marketing elements from your individual donor campaigns in your grant applications, creating effective proposals requires some additional considerations.

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Charity Village

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

United Way Greater Toronto invites applications for the 2024 Community Program Grant. The grant stream will fund up to 10 new evidence-based programs or initiatives addressing Housing and Homelessness or Inclusive Employment.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

If a funder likes your Letter of Inquiry, they’ll invite you to submit more details about what you would like them to fund. The Letter of Inquiry is part of the grantmaking process because it would be overwhelming and time-consuming for funders to review 15-page proposals from everyone seeking money.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Even in times of economic prosperity, many nonprofit organizations have to fight in order to maintain a steady flow of funding. While most nonprofits find funding from a variety of sources, one of the staples of charitable support comes in the form of grants. Proposed strategy for meeting those goals. Executive summary.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Instead of generating a profit that can be disbursed to shareholders or reinvested in the business, nonprofits funnel their revenue into things like research funding, program expenses, outreach, and work that directly impacts their mission. Others receive grant funding from governmental agencies, private foundations, and community funds.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

It’s an interesting combination of social media-based contest, submissions of ideas comments and voted on by readers, and traditional grantmaking, requiring all submission to also fill out a grant proposal for their requested funding. Change Climage Change: Grant Proposals Open. Originally posted on the NetSquared blog.).

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

For many nonprofits and academic researchers, finding the right grant to fund their work is critical to their survival. Platforms like GrantPuma—which I founded—partner with Candid to scan tens of thousands of federal and foundation grants, funders’ strategic priorities, and funding trends to deliver relevant opportunities.

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Charity Village

JANUARY 22, 2024

Mind & Life announced that applications are now open for the Contemplative Changemaking Grants. The program grants up to $10,000 for a 2-year period to fund small-scale impact-oriented initiatives undertaken by individuals, community workers, and nonprofit organizations grounded in contemplative practices.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 15, 2024

Automating tasks like labor-intensive data entry, report creation, bank reconciliation, and fund accounting allows fundraisers to focus on building relationships with donors and sponsors. Modern software development often involves complex ecosystems of interconnected services and applications.

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Charity Village

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Canadian Women’s Foundation is now accepting proposals for Community Needs Grants, which provide short-term support for organizations conducting gender justice work with a focus on smaller grassroots organizations to meet a range of immediate needs.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 19, 2012

Start Some Good, a platform for social good groups – whether nonprofit organizations or not – to raise funds and build community, highlighted eight diverse projects working for social impact at an evening event hosted by Center61 at SXSW. At SXSW, there…. Crowdfunding Social Ventures at SXSW. Tech Talk at SXSW. I’ve been….

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Collaborating on grant-funded projects, and particularly proposal development, is essential for nonprofits. However, fostering a productive proposal-building environment often presents scheduling and communication hurdles. Subject matter experts are often working beyond their capacity to manage their proposal duties.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 8, 2025

Many organizations face resistance to change and rigid structures , rooted in a culture of adhering to traditional methods and relying on outdated processes, such as specific research methods, requests for proposals (RFPs), and typicaland at times wastefulprogram design. This rigidity fosters resistance to innovation.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We also explored how he arrived at the decision to give his money to nonprofits that support his favorite animals in perpetuity through his own donor-advised fund. Considering the dollars at play, let’s now shift our focus to the important considerations for nonprofit fundraisers who may want to get in on some DAF funding action.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 5, 2022

The company just raised funding to support a protocol it has built called Taro, which would allow stablecoins to be transferred on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, Decrypt first reported. You can have fees that are dramatically lower than the legacy system,” Stark said.

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