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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sgEngage

JANUARY 31, 2025

There are thousands of organizations in the world doing amazing work in your impact area. To avoid wading through funding applications that dont meet your program criteriaand wasting the time of those nonprofits submitting those applicationsyou should include an eligibility quiz before the formal application.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

One program could use more headcount to serve more people. A new van can provide more opportunities for your senior care program. The best way to manage those differing priorities is through budget management tools that give you a clear view of each program, instead of trying to pull apart the organizational budget.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What is the secret to successful grant writing?” Align yourself with your organization’s highest intentions, and ensure your grant writer knows how to tell a compelling story that connects the dots between your needs and the funder’s interests.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 23, 2020

By Grant Hensel , CEO of Nonprofit Megaphone – an agency that specializes in Google Grant management for nonprofits. The Google Grant gives nonprofits $10,000/month to spend on ads in Google Search. Any time you see an impressive Google Grant case study , the metrics are always made possible through conversion tracking. .

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 7, 2023

BryteBridge announced the spring 2023 winners of its new Microgrant Program, which is aimed at assisting emerging nonprofits in making a positive impact on their local communities. BryteBridge plans to distribute $20,000 in cash and service grants through the program this year.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Often, the first step in getting a grant is a Letter of Inquiry (sometimes called a Letter of Intent ) – or LOI, for short. Thats when youll be asked to provide detailed financial reports, budgets, and plans for executing your program and measuring your success. Grant writing doesn’t get any better than that!

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

By Jackie Sue Griffin It’s time to start thinking about your nonprofit’s grant strategy for 2025. Before diving into grant applications, take a step back and reassess your organization’s goals for 2025. What projects or programs do you want to fund? Strong grant writing skills can significantly increase your success rate.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 24, 2023

As part of its goal to make homes better for all, Lowe's is accepting nominations for the second year of Lowe's Hometowns, a five-year, $100 million impact program. 20, communities are invited to nominate projects for the opportunity to receive a Lowe's Hometowns grant. Now through Feb.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 14, 2025

Now your grant management system (GMS) is the hub of your grantmaking organization, and simple API integrations allow you to plug in the systems that work best for you. Understanding your needs helps you identify the integrations that will make your work more impactful. Data visualization. Document signatures. Fund accounting.

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sgEngage

MARCH 31, 2025

But its difficult to drive impact when your grantees cant access their funds, arent sure when the funds are arriving, and dont have a clear understanding of their requirements for using the funds. An efficient grant distribution process builds trust with your grantees and improves transparency across your organization.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 24, 2023

If this model works, why isn’t philanthropy and government moving from investing in programs to investing in people to address systemic inequalities in the U.S.? Research shows “trusting and investing” in people works.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

However, managing grants efficiently and effectively can often be a daunting task, requiring meticulous attention to detail, rigorous compliance measures, and streamlined processes. That’s where nonprofit grant management software comes in. It’s like a helpful program that makes managing grants easier.

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2025

Just as we finally got our footing from a global pandemic and spinning up programs to support communities dealing with extreme weather events, now federal policy shifts have grantmakers and grantees alike scrambling. Review Your Grant Strategy Remember, the role of foundations is to move money, Kristina said.

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Candid

MARCH 17, 2025

RTT decided to redesign the program to focus first on helping different groups, including conservative white evangelicals and progressive community leaders of color, work through their own internal divisions. As part of your program design, be prepared to cede some control to participants.

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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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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In that role, Natasha discovered that an organization that goes beyond the money and provides comprehensive support to its members was work that really made an impact. Before she began working for the Cooke Foundation, as a student, Natasha had received a scholarship recipient from their program. Central America, and Mexico.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Similarly, without robust support from funders, many nonprofits would struggle to fulfill their missions and extend their positive impact on communities. Here are examples of how funding organizations are supporting the well-being of their grantees, as well as the hurdles grantmakers can face when implementing these programs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 14, 2023

Bing Search Performance for nptechforgood.com 2) Microsoft Ads for Social Impact In June 2022, Microsoft launched its Microsoft Ads for Social Impact grant. Similar to Google Ads, nonprofits register and if their eligibility is verified, they are granted $3,000 a month to spend on Microsoft Advertising.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Partnerships between nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies to boost workplace volunteering and community impact can create significant value for both parties. According to the Deloitte survey, 95% of employees believe making a positive community impact is important. Recruit potential board members.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

The Little Red Hen Coffee Shop is one of 50 women-owned businesses impacted by the Eaton Fire receiving a recovery grant of up to $25,000 from Hilton s nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact and GoFundMe.org. The county is distributing about $20 million in emergency grants, but LoBianco said much more will be needed.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

This could be identifying community leaders to follow on social channels or signing up for newsletters that organizations in your impact area subscribe to. By constantly evaluating their programs and analyzing the data they collected, Two Ten realized that their grantees could benefit from education.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The Fast Company Impact Council is a private membership community of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. I wrote about values-based philanthropy and how it is foundational to ensure impact. Google has also been a critical emergency giving partner of UNICEF.

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Charity Village

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Gay Lea Foundation announced applications are now open for the Community Impact Grants program, supporting initiatives in education, health, wellness, poverty relief and sustainable agriculture.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

One of the most common questions Candid’s team of expert librarians get on our Ask Us page is “how do I get a grant?” To help answer this question, we’ve created a short (two-minute) video with some quick tips for nonprofits seeking grants. who are seeking grants. programs and results to see what sort of difference they are?making

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Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A key factor in understanding the impact of Black-led nonprofits is the representation of Black leaders across the sector. Transformation, systems change, future focus…all of these are most likely to happen when those most impacted are involved in decisions for their communities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2024

In an era where digital visibility is crucial, understanding and leveraging Google Ad Grants is indispensable for nonprofits. The program offers up to $10,000 per month in free advertising credits on Google Ads. The grant can be a game-changer for nonprofits looking to enhance their online impact.

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Candid

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Between 2015 and 2022, education nonprofits consistently received the largest percentage of total grant dollars from institutional grantmakersan average of 27%followed by health (21%) and public benefit organizations (19%). Education nonprofits have to be creative in our approach to secure funding for programs as well as operational funding.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. Grant Research Tip : As you search for funding opportunities, keep an eye on the grant application deadlines. One way to track those is by setting up a grant calendar. Visibility Impact Fund.

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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. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. GrantAssistant’s full team, located in Washington, D.C.

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sgEngage

MAY 23, 2024

However, many organizations are unprepared for the multitude of regulations and requirements associated with managing federally funded programs. Understand Your Organization’s Capacity Your organization should consider these four components before applying for any grant, especially those connected to federal dollars.

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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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sgEngage

JANUARY 8, 2025

With the coming of a new year, a new presidential administration, and new potential impacts on all our communities, many of us are feeling a large range and mixture of emotions from fear to hope. Funding constraints and grant dependency further exacerbate these issues. As grantmakers, we are deep in a new space of uncertainty.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

When planning the future of your CSR programs, incorporating a disaster relief response plan is essential, and with that comes building and maintaining relationships with partners who serve. For example, American Red Cross offers training programs for volunteers with specific skills to help during a time of need.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2025

They go to work immediately to support and/or enhance core programs, pay for scholarships, new technology, salaries, books, upkeep of facilities, and much more. People might enjoy designating their donation for a certain area/project and benefiting a specific program, but restricted gifts have finite utility. Thats the inherent beauty.

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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

As founder and CEO of Altruist Partners LLC, creator of the Altruist Accelerator, I have almost 20 years of experience working in the social impact sector. Foundations: Relying on experienced, proven grant writers to research and write proposals. Fundraising mistake #2.

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 22, 2025

I realized that many (granted, not all) associations are facing a membership cliff in the coming years. The Private Equity Impact Private equity is reshaping industries, often at the expense of associations. It seems private equity is impacting industries in a HUGE way. I could go on and on. This trend surprised me the most.

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