5 Steps to Improve Your Nonprofit’s Grant Management Process
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 9, 2024
Nonprofits may scramble to gather details or documents and submit last-minute applications for grants. Here are five tips to cut the chaos.
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NonProfit PRO
APRIL 9, 2024
Nonprofits may scramble to gather details or documents and submit last-minute applications for grants. Here are five tips to cut the chaos.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 5, 2023
GrantWatch.com is rethinking the grant-seeking process with new features that simplify and enhance the complex landscape of grant seeking. With a robust lineup of 20 new and enhanced features, GrantWatch offers a comprehensive suite of tools, designed to optimize the grant-seeking journey.
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 18, 2020
By Grant Hensel , CEO of Nonprofit Megaphone – an agency that specializes in Google Grant management for nonprofits. What is the Google Grant? The Google Ad Grant is one of the most powerful, yet under-appreciated tools in nearly every nonprofit’s marketing toolbox. Example Use Cases: Google Grant Case Studies.
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. .
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 13, 2022
Managing one grant application is a challenge. Use the grant application management template to see what grant applications are in process, approved, or rejected as well as break down the to-dos for each grant from the initial application to reporting requirements. Managing multiple applications is a headache.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 10, 2022
Google Ad Grants are a terrific fundraising and marketing tool that Google makes available to nonprofits and charities. So what are Google Ad Grants ? A Google Grant provides $10,000 each month to nonprofits to spend on Google Search ads. Google Grants can be a great fundraising option for almost all nonprofits.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Download this Essential Grants Checklist for best practices to boost cash flow for your nonprofit! Use this resource to stay on top of the pre-award, post-award and audit stages of the grant process. Check off each step from being awarded to the accounting and reporting.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
By Emily Friedrichs of Elevation – a digital agency that s pecializes in Google Ad Grant management and exclusively serves nonprofit’s digital marketing and design needs. This is where Google Ad Grants — if used correctly — can be an invaluable boost for your online presence. Hiring and Program Outreach Through the Google Grant.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 15, 2024
Grant professionals have all heard this question, “We got the grant - now what happens?” The post-award process is as critical to the grant lifecycle as the pre-award process. If you understand the best practices of post-award management before you get the grant, you have the edge.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 27, 2022
But the process of identifying the right metrics and reports to measure and communicate is more complex… especially when it comes to finding metrics to drive grant performance. What gets measured, gets done. If you’re keeping track of something, then you’re probably doing it… right? Download to see the list.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Vanguard Charitable launched Grant Payments with PayPal, enabling charities to receive funds from grantmakers faster and more easily. The initiative addresses the long-standing use of physical checks in charitable grantmaking, a method hampered by mail delays and administrative burdens for receiving charities.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 3, 2024
Download this Essential Grants Checklist for best practices for staying on top of accounting for grants and boosting boost cash flow for your nonprofit! Use this resource to track the pre-award, post-award and audit stages of the grant process. Check off each step from being awarded to the accounting and reporting.
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.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 5, 2022
Presented by: Stephen Urich , CEO of Grant Republic. Google Ad Grants can help your nonprofit maximize its fundraising and get out its message. Topics will include: • What are Google Ad Grants and how to get these grants. Looking for a great way to promote your cause? How to reach new fundraising audiences. •
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 23, 2024
FreeWill acquired Grant Assistant, an AI-based platform that aims to streamline the grant application process.
sgEngage
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
While grant funding may not require the continual stewardship efforts and nurturing of traditional donor-led funding, it often presents its own challenges: extensive reporting mandates, a list of requirements to qualify for funding, and the possibility of mission creep to meet those requirements. Focus on the why. Seek clarity.
sgEngage
DECEMBER 14, 2023
You want applications from organizations that align to your mission, but the frequency of the requests can easily bog down your processes if you aren’t careful. To avoid overwhelming your team, standardize how you receive and process grant applications at your organization. Will several teams review the requests?
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.
The NonProfit Times
JUNE 5, 2024
The judges also determined the rules of the granting process in Fearless Foundation’s “Fearless Strivers Grant Contest,” constituted a contract and were therefore subject to anti racial-discrimination statutes found in 42 U.S. Our grants are essential for some companies. The ruling from the U.S. Code § 1981.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Use this helpful resource to track the pre-award, post-award and audit stages of the grant process. Check off each step from being awarded the funding to the accounting and reporting.
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?
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.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 28, 2022
3) Streamline processes. Get a comprehensive picture, from start to finish, of your nonprofit’s entire process and eliminate redundant and potentially conflicting data issues. 4) Automate and simplify grant compliance. Improve grant management by linking all relevant financial activity to a particular segment.
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.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Is your team equipped to get reporting, budgeting, grant management, audits, and payroll right? This guide covers the bases – download to understand nonprofit-specific functionality, how to navigate the process, FAQs, and ways to ensure your team is positioned to support your organization’s long-term financial health.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 24, 2023
You cannot take any donor for granted, and the cultivation process, with an emphasis on donor retention, should continue year-round for each donor in your portfolio. Here are some helpful strategies you can implement to promote donor retention.
Nimble AMS
AUGUST 2, 2022
If you’re not already leveraging grant writing at your association, it might be time for you to begin. According to Candid’s official grant reporting data, there are approximately three million grants worth over $180 billion in available funds. “A large part of our business is grants. Do your research.
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?
Nonprofit Tech for Good
FEBRUARY 6, 2022
Others receive grant funding from governmental agencies, private foundations, and community funds. At a nonprofit, a donation must be tracked throughout the accounting process, and if the funds are restricted, supporting documentation is required to prove that the funds were only used for the stated purpose. has a different meaning?
Tech Soup
JANUARY 26, 2024
Developing and using a consistent research process will help you focus your efforts on the best options. To save time and critical human resources, it's important to identify the grantmakers that will provide the best return on your investment.
Candid
MARCH 25, 2024
Foundation grants can be one of several revenue streams in a nonprofit organization’s sustainable fundraising plan. As a share of all revenue streams, including government funding, program revenue, and investment income, foundation and corporate grants made up 15.3%. Naturally, most nonprofits will try to secure a grant at some point.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 29, 2021
SEO (search engine optimization) refers to the process that makes it easier to help users find your website with a quick internet search. 5) Apply for a Google Grant. While paid search isn’t exactly SEO, getting a Google Grant for your nonprofit may allow you to appear higher in the search listings with an ad.
Double the Donation
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The key source of revenue that can bring in reliable funding year after year is grants. Grant funding amounts and requirements vary wildly as every grantmaking organization has their own unique application process. […]
The NonProfit Times
JUNE 4, 2024
2 Find grant opportunities and funding prospects You can use AI to streamline the time-consuming process of funder research. 3 Write sections of grant proposals While AI cannot even come close to replacing your depth of knowledge and experience, it can help you write sections of grant proposals.
Charity Village
AUGUST 9, 2024
Alberta Ecotrust Foundation is now accepting applications for the Springboard Grant for organizations seeking to develop new strategies or improve processes/systems to achieve an environmental outcome.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Download this fund accounting software guide to understand key core functionality; like GL, budgeting, fund tracking, grant administration, AP, AR, reporting, etc., Use it as an explainer for navigating the features, implementation process, and ways to get the most out of fund accounting software long-term.
sgEngage
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Grants are an integral lifeline for many nonprofits, providing the necessary funding to launch new initiatives, sustain critical programs, and ensure operational stability. For some organizations, a well-timed grant can be the spark that ignites growth. The reality is that while grants are valuable, they aren’t guaranteed.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 8, 2024
In case you missed it, AWS for Nonprofits has announced the addition of a third IMAGINE Grant category - offering three ways, and up to $200,000 of unrestricted funding, to advance your impact on mission. The 2024 submission portal is now open and accepting proposals until 11:59PM EDT on June 3, 2024.
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.
sgEngage
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Grant funding looks beautiful in your income statement, but if you’re not careful, the reporting requirements can be prickly. In our webinar with Rachel Werner and James Spencer from RBW Strategy, they covered steps to help nonprofits that receive—or are looking to start receiving—government grant funding.
sgEngage
APRIL 23, 2024
But on occasion, a person will make a mistake or doesn’t follow the restrictions for the grant. To mitigate risk throughout your grant cycle, you need to know your grantees through relationships and documentation, support their internal controls, and set up a process for whistleblower complaints.
sgEngage
JANUARY 15, 2024
Grant writers are often the unsung heroes of the application process. They parse the grant documentation to understand if their organization is a good fit, they gather information from throughout the organization, and they mold it into an engaging story about the important work the organization is doing.
sgEngage
APRIL 2, 2024
You’ve been grant shopping for some time now, but are you prepared for what’s next once you start to receive them? Many grants come with significant—and detailed—compliance requirements. If you are a grant-funded organization, it will be important to manage spending restrictions and meet reporting requirements.
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