Candid

JULY 13, 2023

While Candid is working to reduce that burden broadly, here is one specific way we are trying to help: by providing sample grant proposal documents. In this blog, we share the major types of grant proposal documents, their components, and free sample resources to show you what a successful version of each one looks like.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 13, 2022

Many associations struggle to take the first step in planning an effective request for proposal (RFP) when attempting to get their board on board for new tech plans and in becoming the catalyst of change for their organization. . You run the risk of losing staff who are fed up with slow technology and broken processes.

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Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Conducting formalized purchasing processes represents an essential aspect of any business seeking to maximize return on investments and improve organizational outcomes. Cloud for Good recently sat down with BWF’s Jason Boley, Senior Vice President of Systems and Operations, to discuss the value and best processes of the RFP process.

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

While you can use several marketing elements from your individual donor campaigns in your grant applications, creating effective proposals requires some additional considerations. Below, we’ll cover nine best practices and tips on how to write a winning grant proposal. Leverage Language and Formatting From Past Grants.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

I started writing grant proposals when I was in my 20s, working as a fundraiser for a small but dynamic grassroots environmental organization in Alaska. I learned that if you want to keep the grants pipeline full, you have to adopt a process and use that process consistently.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The application process is an organization’s first real look at how you work with grantees. Ensuring that your foundation makes impactful grants to the right nonprofit partners starts with a thorough proposal evaluation. Does the proposal include a detailed line-item budget ? Program Timeline. Communications Plan.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

In some ways, it’s a subtle shift – but as she says, the latter leads to “real time&# evaluation – something that happens as one moves through projects, not just at the end. We’re often extremely busy, juggling lots of projects and demands at once. But it should be. I’ve talked about this before.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

In some ways, it’s a subtle shift – but as she says, the latter leads to “real time&# evaluation – something that happens as one moves through projects, not just at the end. We’re often extremely busy, juggling lots of projects and demands at once. But it should be. I’ve talked about this before.

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Evaluation Learning Organization Lesson 157

sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

Have you ever been pulled into a meandering project with no clear direction or goals? Projects like these can drain resources, take more time than necessary, and quickly become your least favorite meeting on your calendar. You can save yourself the pain of a directionless undertaking by creating a project charter.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 28, 2024

Understand Grant Guidelines and Restrictions Before diving into the budgeting process, it’s essential for nonprofits to thoroughly review the grant guidelines and restrictions provided by the funding organization. Develop a Detailed Project Budget A well-developed project budget is a key component of a successful grant application.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Do you know how much your technology processes are costing you? Now that you’ve identified what the project goals are, pick measurable outcomes to determine what metrics you’ll use to track those goals. Embarking on a new tech project is like building a house. A commonly overlooked cost is also processing fees!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

In December, I wrote about Pepsi's bold move of not spending money on Super Bowl ads for Pepsi beverages but using the money for lethal generosity through its Pepsi Refresh Project. For those who don’t know, the Pepsi Refresh Project is a new effort to empower individuals to make a positive impact on the world.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 28, 2014

Gerardo helped Benetech dramatically increase our capacity to benefit larger populations by scaling our services, revamping our innovation process, and establishing a thriving network of industry partners and volunteers.

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Time to start the RFP process to make sure you find the best vendor for your organization. While creating a Request for Proposals can be labor-intensive, time consuming, and stressful, we've put together some tips to make the whole process go a little smoother. it's critical to outline realistic project milestones + deadlines.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 5, 2011

I am part of the Digital Arts Service Corps, which is an initiative of the Transmission Project that pairs tech-savvy AmeriCorps Vistas with organizations dedicated to supporting community media and technology. My project this year is to create a collaborative among seven different community media centers (CMCs) in the greater bay area.

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sgEngage

APRIL 25, 2022

Assembling the right team for your project is one of the best ways to set your course up for success. . Understanding the E-Learning Content Development Process . Project start-up. First, get your proposed e-learning project added to the meeting agenda for your nonprofit’s next board meeting. Course Reviewers .

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 4, 2024

We are focused on [your project purpose].” #2 2 Find grant opportunities and funding prospects You can use AI to streamline the time-consuming process of funder research. Try this prompt in ChatGPT: “Help me develop a clear and concise project description for my grant proposal on [insert your project] in 200 words or less.”

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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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Byte Technology

MAY 19, 2015

Virtually every sector of our economy—the government, the military, educational institutions, venture capitalist firms and multi-national corporations—use the Request for Proposal (RFP) process at one time or another. Consider these factors before embarking on an RFP process for your non-profit’s next web development project. •

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

One tip I could have used early on was to plan and design the grant project before writing up a query letter or proposal. A grant project consists of the actual activities that will help solve the compelling issues in your community identified in your strategic plan and needs assessments. Project Goals. Project Outcomes.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Create a timeline of your nonprofit’s budget planning process define goals for your CRM adoption and implementation starting from final project approval and working backwards to bringing a proposal to your board. Pilot a project. Get permission to start a pilot project to prove that a CRM will be beneficial.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

For example, include any details on how that KPI may impact other projects or results. Provide training opportunities for employees and review your taxonomy from time to time to update any new processes. Solution : Restart your data governance efforts by ensuring you include the 5 Ps: people, process, priorities, policy, and plan.

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EveryAction

JUNE 19, 2017

Too often, nonprofit development professionals struggle to manage these processes on clunky, difficult to use software that scatters data across multiple places, spreadsheets or platforms. Here's how it works: Grant Management plans consist of three main sections: Grant Proposal, Award, and Grant Details.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

1) From the outside, it appears that NGOs in Kenya do not have access to the traditional fundraising services that are so common here in the United States, such as a “Donate” page for processing credit cards and PayPal accounts. As a result, the focus has been writing grant proposals rather than appealing for individual support.

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Elevation

JUNE 3, 2021

If you’re a nonprofit needing professional services, you’ll often be required to create a Request for Proposal (RFP) before hiring a vendor. For a complex project like a website, taking the time to go through the RFP process can be an exercise in fully defining your expectations that prepares your staff for success.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

This keeps us focused on projects that offer the greatest social impact for the resources invested. And that mission focus drives what differentiates the Benetech Labs approach to incubation of new projects from that of the typical for-profit incubator. The typical for-profit incubator has a funnel of startup teams.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2011

The Social Actions project began in 2006. There wasn’t much scalability in the way I was pursuing the project. It was there that I realized my RSS-based process for aggregating actions could be so much more with a robust distribution component. A few years ago, we had just a handful of pioneering platforms in microphilanthropy.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 9, 2024

By Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC There’s nothing quick about the grants process. The grant process, from research to application and eventual funding confirmation, is often protracted. Building a connection before applying enhances the appeal of your proposal and reinforces your commitment to shared objectives. #3.

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Qgiv

MAY 16, 2022

Grants aren’t always easy to get, but with a well-written proposal, you can blow your competition out of the water. Grants are usually given for a specific purpose, like a project or initiative your nonprofit is planning. These grants can be difficult to get and require a well-thought-out grant proposal. What is a grant?

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Whole Whale

APRIL 13, 2022

The goal of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is to present a project in the context of the organization and its goals so that great vendors can submit the best possible proposals. Once you have written this proposal it is time to find great vendors to send you bids. Quality of proposal (1 low < 5 high).

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2024

In FY23 they submitted 40 proposals for a total of $2.4M Your grants manager could be sending out carbon copy proposals every day of the week, but that’s unlikely to improve your ROI. What’s most important is you submit proposals only to funders likely to be a good fit for your particular project.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2021

If you are a nonprofit manager charged with managing a technology project, what can you do to ensure your project is successful? When the vendor is good, and the relationship between client and vendor is stable and collaborative, the project will be successful. Symptoms of a technology project headed south include: Delays.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 30, 2024

Indeed, the grant writing team may not realize that, in particular, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has much to contribute to the success of the grant application and the administrative processes that follow. The CFO’s full involvement in every step of this process benefits everyone. 20,000 for a $100,000 project).

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Because organized efforts are based on goals and the work or process itself, it’s easy for communities to iterate or change at any time and remain flexible in the decisions and steps created towards achieving those driving goals. I might have someone contact me, ask for help with their project, and we meet at the café for an hour or so.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

MacKenzie Scott seems to be nonresponsive to traditional approaches (there is no application process) and operates much more like a Donor Advised Fund (DAF). As you probably know, DAFs are not public entities so there’s no application process, unless the donor decides to make the process public, which Ms.

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Candid

JULY 15, 2024

“[R]ecognizing the critical need to act with fierce urgency to support our nonprofit partners as well as the people and communities hit hardest by the impacts of COVID-19,” they implemented measures such as converting project-based grants to unrestricted support, accelerating payment schedules, and making new grants as unrestricted as possible.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

Let's unpack it: (1) Use of Connectors : They are reaching out to " connectors ," people who may know of people working on projects ("solvers") who might be eligible to submit a winning proposal. 2) Submission Process : They are looking for companies to submit a proposal that they could fund to scale in India up to $500,000.

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