Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

As AI is increasingly used in high-impact ways such as writing and assessing grant proposals, how can we make sure that it is used ethically, minimizing the risk of harm? When we use AI to help draft a grant proposal—in a tool currently under development—we must consider the potential that AI-generated language could be harmful and offensive.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

It involves thorough research to align your organization’s mission with the right funding opportunities, ensuring that your proposals resonate with potential funders’ goals and criteria. The tune of your proposal should sing out clearly, highlighting how your mission aligns with the funder’s goals. And what’s more?

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

But what about some of your highest-impact communications— grant proposals ? Let’s take a look at why storytelling matters for nonprofit grant writing and actionable ways you can start telling more compelling stories in your proposals. These are powerful assets to tap into that will catch the eye and differentiate your proposals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Physical distancing guidelines will keep many nonprofits decentralized well into 2021. Threaded conversations, document management, and simple UI, make it easy for teams to collaborate on a grant proposal, communicate constituent needs, and even organize a lunch meet up. #5 1) Video Conferencing. 5 Online Calendar.

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NTEN

JUNE 18, 2014

15NTC proposals are due Sunday, June 22! In case you missed it, here’s a recap of the recent webinar, So you want to submit an NTC proposal? Why should you submit a breakout session proposal? Don''t miss out! Try to ignore any feelings of inadequacy and anxiety and think about what gets you excited and what you want to share.

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Qgiv

APRIL 2, 2024

Nonprofit grant proposals can be a daunting task for fundraisers, but it’s a key way to help gain more sustainable funding for your organization. From finding the right grants to writing and applying for them, grant proposals require a lot of research and attention to detail! What is a grant proposal?

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NTEN

AUGUST 2, 2010

The 11NTC session proposal submission process is now open! Take a moment to review the guidelines and other fine print Anna's put together. > Submit your 11NTC Session Proposal Ideas. We look forward to reviewing your session proposals. So, mark those calendars, digital and otherwise.

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Proposal Time Case Study NTEN 96

Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The goal of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is to present your development project (or any project, really) in the context of your organization and larger goals. Quick pre-RFP conversations are very helpful for getting better quality proposals. Filter out the junk and only share the top proposals with the team. Hosting needs.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 20, 2020

My suggestion is that you reach out to these organizations first and foremost to get a list of their membership and grant guidelines for each member, if available. You can use this free access to research prospective grants and take the research back to your office to write your grant proposals. #6

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Grant Place Profit Kansas City 161

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 9, 2011

I read this book last week called “How to Write Knockout Proposals&# by Joseph Barbato. Don’t put together one proposal then send it to lots of different funders. Spend the time reviewing the potential funder’s website or guidelines. Your proposal should be written in layman’s terms.

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NTEN

JULY 25, 2011

The session proposal submission process for the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference is now open. Please take a moment to review the guidelines and other fine print Anna's put together. Then, how about submitting an idea or three? The 2012 NTC will take place in San Francisco, April 3-5.

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

Competitive grants Competitive grants are awarded based on your nonprofit’s proposal to the funding source. For competitive grants, your proposal is the key to your chances of receiving the grant. Draft a proposal to convince the reviewers that your organization is the best option to fulfill the grant’s purpose.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 21, 2020

This AI writing assistant will help you write appeals, proposals, thank-you letters and a lot more. Visit DoJiggy’s fundraising resources page for additional tips, “how-to” guidelines and sample templates to assist you in planning and managing your fundraising events. No More Late Nights, Thanks To Your New Fundraising Assistant.

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sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

Pre-Award Stage Generating Grant Guidelines Developing grant guidelines requires creating a comprehensive outline of the grant’s objectives, eligibility requirements, application procedure, and evaluation metrics. They often handle the creation of grant guidelines, applicant outreach, and oversee the grant evaluation process.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

For example: The Foundation has grant guidelines. Submitting a foundation proposal is straightforward. And let these departments know you’ve also submitted a foundation proposal. At yet another juncture, it may translate to mental health programs. So, you need to do your research! Types of organizations to which they’ll give.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Additionally, this makes it a breeze to provide past impact reports and future projections for grant proposals. Secure board buy-in for hiring a consultant by presenting them with your purposes for working with a consultant, your proposed budget for doing so, and the ROI you expect to see from the engagement. Set concrete guidelines.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 31, 2017

You’ve got to know where to find grants for your nonprofit organization , but you also need to know the best tips and tricks to write a stellar grant proposal. Claire Axelrad — Use a 4-Step Framework for the Proposal. My grant writing best practice advice is to use a 4-step framework for your proposal: Need in the Community.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

For example: The Foundation has grant guidelines. Submitting a foundation proposal is straightforward. And let these departments know you’ve also submitted a foundation proposal. At yet another juncture, it may translate to mental health programs. So, you need to do your research! Types of organizations to which they’ll give.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 18, 2024

But this is my general guideline for meetings at the moment. If you want to lower your meeting number, try time-blocking your non-meeting activities, such as writing a grant proposal or working on the budget for next fiscal year. This means the maximum number of meetings I schedule in one day is three. Of course, there are exceptions.

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Work Calendar Life Proposal 93

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2013

You’ve spent hours developing a workshop proposal, hoping it would be accepted and then working hard to make sure the actual session lived up to your original vision in the proposal. Now through November 8, we invite anyone who’s interested to submit a proposal to present a workshop at the Conference. Follow the guidelines.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Also, don’t forget to review the funder’s grant guidelines , eligibility criteria, and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) if they have a website. Sometimes that one phone call can give you a leg up when it comes time for the funder to review grant proposals. Candid offers their Philanthropy News Digest RFP Bulletin.

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NTEN

MAY 15, 2013

Flickr: dougwoods It''s time to move the cat off your keyboard and submit your session proposals for 14NTC! Submit a Session for 14NTC: We do have a few guidelines for session submission. After you have read the guidelines, start the process of submission via the Start My Submission(s) button at the bottom of the page.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Ensure your website aligns with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and is fully optimized for mobile viewing. Then, partner with them to create an initial set of core assets, such as a new log o , a proposed color scheme, and a mobile or simplified version of your logo. Test your website. Conduct test groups.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

How to make the most of these matching gift challenges: Set clear guidelines for the matching gift campaign, including the time frame, maximum match amount, and any restrictions on eligible donations. Develop tailored proposals for each potential corporate partner, highlighting the benefits and opportunities of the partnership.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

To efficiently provide this information, nonprofits need detailed financial records and real-time data to help gauge their progress towards their financial goals on both a monthly and annual basis and meet reporting guidelines. Requirements allow vendors to prepare better informed and more accurate proposals in response to your request.

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NTEN

AUGUST 10, 2011

Session proposals for the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference are due Friday, August 12. If you haven't submitted a proposal already, we hope you will. Every year, we receive a lot of great proposals from vendors and consultants who work with nonprofits – and we love to get those, so keep them coming! –

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The California Association of Nonprofits is seeking feedback from the broader nonprofit community about these proposed guidelines. CalNonprofits anticipates more state and federal policy efforts to emerge as this industry and these practices mature and has released this Open Letter to Crowdfunding Platforms.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Brand guidelines. Influencers’ time is valuable, so you need to make your proposal worthwhile. You don’t have to have every post planned out yet, and for what you do plan, allow yourself to change it if needed. Your content schedule should be more of a general guide so you know what kinds of materials you should prepare to collect.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Brand guidelines. Influencers’ time is valuable, so you need to make your proposal worthwhile. You don’t have to have every post planned out yet, and for what you do plan, allow yourself to change it if needed. Your content schedule should be more of a general guide so you know what kinds of materials you should prepare to collect.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 13, 2011

Rob also helped me with my recent essay in the Spring 2011 issue of the Stanford Social Innovation Review, For Love or Lucre that offers practical guidelines for social entrepreneurs who want to start for-profit or nonprofit companies. Rob is committed to the success of social enterprises.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Come prepared with a couple of different proposed partnership ideas, like a social media contest or an event sponsorship. These details will help you and your staff make effective proposals instead of wasting time and energy reaching out to sponsors that don’t fit what you need. That small business may be the perfect partner!

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 20, 2022

Bylaws are not guidelines, recommendations, or suggestions. Step #5: Revise the bylaws with proposed language. Share with the full Board the proposed changes. Why Is It Important to Update my Nonprofit Bylaws? If your bylaws do not represent how your Board currently operates, you are at risk of a lawsuit! Is that reason enough?

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sgEngage

MAY 13, 2022

Being clear about your funding criteria prevents ineligible grantseekers from wasting their time, and also saves foundation staff from having to wade through unnecessary proposals. Being transparent about your priorities also means being clear about your submission process, grant deadlines, and decision-making criteria.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 3, 2021

I was reminded of this recently, at the first evening of the online course in Grant Proposal Writing: Our fifteen working adult students logged in to Zoom and were welcomed into our shared virtual classroom. I’m sure we each have stories like this. But, as my example indicates, things do not always work as expected.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

As you soak in the mantra above, we’ve dialed in on some guidelines for attracting major donors. Guidelines for Major Donors. Similar to how you wouldn’t propose to someone on the first date, you want to build a solid connection with your major donor before making a big ask. Go For The Donor (Not The Dollar).

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 14, 2022

In this case, you would want to be ready to present your branding guidelines as well as history on your nonprofit, such as your case for support. Develop a request for proposal. A request for proposal (RFP) is a document that communicates your current needs and your expectations from your consultant.

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Forum One

AUGUST 10, 2021

The process involves a proposal for the funds, which you can apply for with the criteria that they have. They share guidelines on how to go about contracting for these types of services. What they are looking for are commercial applications and concrete deliverables for using that fund.

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