Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

For those familiar with the process, developing an application for any type of financial support (grants, corporate sponsorship , contract, etc.) For some, it might seem more like an art than a science, as there is confusion about the process. The clues are in the Request for Proposal (RFP) – let’s discuss!

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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?

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 8, 2024

The 2024 submission portal is now open and accepting proposals until 11:59PM EDT on June 3, 2024. So, visit the website, download the guidelines, invite your AWS Account Manager to support your submission process, and leverage AWS cloud technology to accelerate your mission.

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Candid

JANUARY 29, 2025

In this article, well outline a three-step process adapted from our report Finding Your Funding Strategy: Benchmarking 101 , tailored to U.S.-based Those capabilities cant be built overnight, so youll need to share your findings and proposed funding strategy with key internal stakeholderswho are vital to implementing it.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Working closely with the camp’s owner, the nonprofit Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired , the architects made accessibility a guiding principle in its design, from the process to the final product. The model distinguished existing and proposed buildings by covering the new builds in rough sandpaper.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The process of donor identification. The process of donor qualification. The process of portfolio development. The process of portfolio management. As their time draws to a close, and the donors body language is more and more open, staff promise to draft some proposals to which they can put numbers.

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Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2021

By partnering with a skilled practitioner who understands your needs and is familiar with the field, the proposal you ultimately create has a greater chance of success. Consultant role – Are we looking for someone to advise, analyze, diagnose, propose solutions, implement solutions, or something else? Evaluation matrix .

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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. Learn more.

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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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sgEngage

MARCH 3, 2025

However, having the right backend infrastructure helps you make informed decisions and streamline processes that benefit the organization in the long run. Consider how the investment will impact processes or reporting, and how it will benefit key stakeholders, to make your case even stronger. This can also be an area to get creative!

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2023

Every year, Candid processes data on nearly two million organizations and more than three million grants. Based largely on input we’ve received from individual organizations and partners, we’re proposing 205 changes to the PCS. Starting today and through August 5, 2023, we are making the proposed changes available for public comment.

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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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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 23, 2024

FreeWill acquired Grant Assistant, an AI-based platform that aims to streamline the grant application process.

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TechSpot

MARCH 24, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday proposed a 'Click to Cancel' provision that would require companies to make the process of canceling recurring subscriptions as simple as signing up for them. Read Entire Article

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In this guide, we’ll take a deep dive into the nonprofit website design process. There are a few essential elements needed for your nonprofit website to effectively communicate your mission, process donations, motivate visitors, and more. What should a nonprofit website include? Design your website’s theme and basic pages.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2022

A new executive, and hopefully every nonprofit employee, often consumes a large part of their first day of employment in the human resources office being onboarded to the proper processes and rules of the organization. But what if, for CEOs in particular, a bit more ritual was added?

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Nimble AMS

JULY 8, 2023

For example, are your employees currently feeling overworked and burdened by manual processes? Share how your new AMS ha s advanced technology solutions like automation to help streamline work processes. Finally, w rap up the conversation with your AMS proposal , and by addressing the price tag. Seek feedback.

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Towards Data Science

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

How to Stream and Apply Real-Time Prediction Models on High-Throughput Time-Series Data Photo by JJ Ying on Unsplash Most of the stream processing libraries are not python friendly while the majority of machine learning and data mining libraries are python based. However, defining windows based on event time poses a greater challenge.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

By Shauna O’Toole, CFRE, GPC You encountered inefficiency, frustration, or even conflict when working with a group to develop a grant proposal. Norming: With a clear strategy in mind, the team will develop effective processes to meet milestones and clarify responsibilities. The group will determine the scope and amount of the proposal.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Taking the time to proofread, revise, and edit your grant proposals can elevate them from good to great. But skipping this step can diminish the effectiveness of your proposals. To avoid this pitfall, integrate a strategic approach to editing within your grantwriting process.

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Futurism

APRIL 19, 2025

Instead of capturing carbon from the air , it proposes removing it from the ocean, freeing up the deep blue to absorb even more of the CO2 that civilization is pumping out. In a nutshell, SeaCURE sucks up seawater, processes it to extract the CO2, buries it underground, and then releases the carbon-free water back into the ocean.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Below is a list of processes and procedures you can take to prepare yourself and your organization to start your website build or redesign on a solid footing. Here’s the good news: with preparation and a pulse on the right data and information, it is possible to get a handle on the task and get a big picture of your organization’s needs.

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Association Analytics

MAY 25, 2021

There are many integrations, processes and customizations that, in hindsight, should probably never really have been done. As you likely know from experience or from a proposal, the costs for migrations, implementations and integrations – one-time and ongoing -- are significant (more than offsetting the cost of the analytics platform).

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2021

A 6-step process to consistently attract new potential donors. Validating proposed resources by asking your audience to vote on the idea that has the most (perceived) value will ensure you create something that potential donors will appreciate. Steps 1 and 2: Validate and Create.

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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Instead of one-time transactions for small amounts of money, in Altruist’s experience working with top-level clients, this approach involves a six- to 12-month-long process for raising millions in new capital. Foundations: Relying on experienced, proven grant writers to research and write proposals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 15, 2024

Natural Language Processing : AI tools that understand natural language inputs make it easier for nonprofits to adopt and use these technologies without extensive training. Google and Bing both use AI to enhance search results, improve user experience, and manage the vast amounts of data they process with each inquiry.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Before diving into the budgeting process, its essential for nonprofit managers to thoroughly review the grant guidelines and restrictions provided by the funding organization. You should create a detailed budget that accurately reflects the costs associated with implementing the proposed project or program.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Since the Council on Foundations COVID-19 Pledge to loosen or eliminate grant restrictions was launched, nonprofits have reported more funders are streamlining or revising grant reporting requirements, reducing or eliminating funding restrictions, and streamlining application and proposal processes.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By examining details about these projects, such as the project title and abstract (if available), the award amount, the location of the funded organization, and other relevant metrics, nonprofits can tailor their grant proposals to that foundation. And that’s exactly it—they simplify the process without taking it over!

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TechSpot

JULY 25, 2022

Filmmakers and researchers have proposed multiple factors to explain the rising popularity of subtitles. Reasons include changes in how viewers process information, what people are watching, and shifts in audio design. Translators and captioners are acutely feeling the effects.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2020

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 Keeping teams organized and synched can be a convoluted process, but the right calendar option can remedy this problem. 5 Online Calendar.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Collaborating on grant-funded projects, and particularly proposal development, is essential for nonprofits. However, fostering a productive proposal-building environment often presents scheduling and communication hurdles. Subject matter experts are often working beyond their capacity to manage their proposal duties.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 8, 2025

Many organizations face resistance to change and rigid structures , rooted in a culture of adhering to traditional methods and relying on outdated processes, such as specific research methods, requests for proposals (RFPs), and typicaland at times wastefulprogram design. This rigidity fosters resistance to innovation.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 15, 2023

” Image Credits: OpenAI OpenAI makes the claim that its process — which several of its customers are already using — can reduce the time it takes to roll out new content moderation policies down to hours. . “We can repeat [these steps] until we’re satisfied with the policy quality.”

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 13, 2025

dozens of proposed solar, wind, and battery projectsencompassing thousands of gigawatts of potential power are backlogged as they wait to be allowed to plug into the power grid. Photo: SunTrain] SunTrains proposed railcars will be made of 20-foot shipping containers, each of which will hold about 40 tons of batteries. Across the U.S.,

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Candid

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Every day, nonprofit fundraisers use our in-depth data to identify prospective funders to approach and requests for proposals (RFPs) to apply for. Benefits include: Faster decision making: Recommendation systems improve decision-making process and quality. Candid has a wealth of data and insights on decades worth of foundation grants.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The Letter of Inquiry is part of the grantmaking process because it would be overwhelming and time-consuming for funders to review 15-page proposals from everyone seeking money. Due to space limitations, it’s better to wait to include photos for the invitation to submit a full proposal. That would simple take too long.

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