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5 Essential RFP Writing Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Request for Proposals (RFPs) are a critical tool for nonprofits seeking services from vendors or consultants. A well-crafted RFP attracts the right partners and lays the foundation for successful projects. Pulling from experience with thousands of RFPs, Prosal shares five best practices to enhance your RFP writing process.

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8 Grant Research Tools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

According to the Giving USA 2022 Report , giving by foundations to nonprofit organizations grew by 3.4% Foundation grants now represent 19% of total giving to nonprofits – the largest share on record. Candid offers a searchable database of foundations and grants, grants for individuals, and Requests for Proposals published by funders.

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Practical Ways to Use AI For Grants

The NonProfit Times

From prospect research to meeting notetaking, AI can help with routine activities, allowing you to focus on the more strategic aspects of your nonprofit work. Try this prompt in ChatGPT: “Write a one-page letter of inquiry to the [foundation] to request $XXXX for [your organization]. We are focused on [your project purpose].” #2

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How to write a winning grant proposal

Candid

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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Is your nonprofit organization ‘grant-ready’? 

Candid

Foundation grants can be one of several revenue streams in a nonprofit organization’s sustainable fundraising plan. In 2022, foundation funding accounted for about $105.21 As a share of all revenue streams, including government funding, program revenue, and investment income, foundation and corporate grants made up 15.3%.

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Demographic data dos and don’ts for funders 

Candid

At the same time, many of these same funders seek best practices in how to glean meaningful insights from this data. The course includes a case study from the Kalamazoo Community Foundation about its use of Candid’s demographic data to inform and strengthen conversations with grantees related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Zero-cost, maximum-impact professional development for fundraisers

Candid

Our Get Started YouTube playlist offers a shortlist of videos on fundraising and proposal writing—all under three minutes. Another quick way to pick up practical tips is to browse Candid’s knowledge base , which provides answers to hundreds of questions. For example, short videos are a great way to learn quickly.