Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 11, 2024

Request for Proposals (RFPs) are a critical tool for nonprofits seeking services from vendors or consultants. This preparatory step ensures you create an informative document that minimizes back-and-forth queries, leading to more precise proposals. If you put in the work for the first three tips, you’ll get the best proposals possible!

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The Sponsorship Collective

JULY 24, 2024

I call this post “The Definitive Guide to the Sponsorship Proposal” for a reason! I am going to tell you everything you need to know about creating a winning sponsorship proposal and how to write a sponsorship proposal that actually works.

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The MatrixFiles

AUGUST 13, 2022

When proposing new initiatives, include the marketing and communications plan in the project budget. Most professionals budget for whatever technical or operational project they are proposing, e.g., a custom database application, a website redesign, etc. Her advice? Megan’s advice is brilliant.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Even if you write a perfect grant proposal, it still might not get funded—simply because there is so much competition. There are lots of reasons your proposal might get turned down. But a grant proposal rejection letter presents opportunity, too. Add a note of gratitude for considering your grant proposal.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

The post How to Write a Proposal Narrative appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Charity Village

MARCH 28, 2024

The City of Calgary launched a Call for Funding Proposals for the Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) program. Established nonprofits are invited to apply for funding for a term of up to four years.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 22, 2024

IBM is accepting proposals from nonprofits for its Sustainability Accelerator, focused on technology-driven projects for city resiliency.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 8, 2024

As grant directors, managers, and writers you need to understand what you are writing about in your proposals, especially if you aren’t involved directly in the project or program development. Are you prepared to remind those who hold the answers – or the planning process – that you both want the same thing – a strong proposal?

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 3, 2024

I propose an approach that fits organizational needs and generates board enthusiasm. Typically, board meetings follow a prescriptive order.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 3, 2023

Whether your nonprofit is applying for a government grant or support from a private foundation, what reviewers are looking for in grant proposals can feel like a secret. So, to improve your grant applications and give funders what they want, here are five tips.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 15, 2024

Postal Service proposed mailing services price changes, including a five-cent bump in the cost of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp.

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Candid

JANUARY 25, 2024

Last year, we shared our crowdsourced list of red flags that funders look for in grant proposals—the things that immediately reveal the weak points in an application and raise questions about the organization’s credibility. Not surprisingly, the question we got most in response to that article was: What are green flags for funders?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Writing a proposal for a project grant can feel like a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it doesn’t need to be a bewildering endeavor. In this blog, we will share the key elements of a typical project proposal and best practices for how to approach drafting each section to help you secure the grant you seek.

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Charity Village

JUNE 20, 2024

In this article, I’ll […] The post Grant writing in a digital age: Leveraging technology for better proposals appeared first on CharityVillage.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 9, 2022

As we turn to the new year, Funraise proposes its top 2023 nonprofit fundraising trends.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 12, 2022

If you need training in grant writing, a good place to start is with this free Introduction to Proposal Writing course and the best-selling book, How to Write a Grant. Candid offers a searchable database of foundations and grants, grants for individuals, and Requests for Proposals published by funders. Plans & Pricing.

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Candid

JUNE 14, 2023

Grant proposals take a lot of work. And nobody wants to see their proposal get discarded by a funder for something that could have been easily fixed. So, we asked you on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook: What red flags do funders look out for when reading a grant proposal? Did we miss a red flag?

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2022

Back to day one, 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 to the first day?

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Candid

AUGUST 14, 2024

Most of the comments from respondents who didn’t know indicated they doubted they’ve received AI-generated proposals but there was no way to know for sure. The post Where do foundations stand on AI-generated grant proposals? Our associations with our grant partners are very much relation-based.” appeared first on Candid insights.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 19, 2021

They seemed so interested in what I had proposed last year. “I don’t understand why the donor stopped giving,” the major gift officer (MGO) said. They gave and they have been silent ever since.” Stop and analyze each part of this statement.

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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

JANUARY 3, 2024

I propose an approach that fits organizational needs and generates board enthusiasm. Typically, board meetings follow a prescriptive order.

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2023

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. The post Open for comment: Proposed changes to Candid’s taxonomy appeared first on Candid Blog.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 2, 2024

MetLife Foundation announced another request for proposal opportunity for its Community Impact Grant Program.

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The Sponsorship Collective

MARCH 22, 2024

I promised in that post that we would dive a little deeper into building the sponsorship proposal, how to get the prospecting meeting and how to move it forward successfully. Sometimes, The Best Sponsorship Proposal is… […]

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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. . Is your organization thinking about purchasing new technology, but not quite sure where to start?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

1) A Prayer for Grant Funding Candle [$36] Sold by Cognitive Surplus : Perfect for fundraisers and grant writers who have spent hours writing and re-writing grant proposals. The 11 gifts listed are less than $50 USD and curated to inspire fun and a little laughter.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 10, 2024

Draft proposals, research donors, craft stories, or delegate any task to your AI team effortlessly. BoodleBox makes working with generative AI easy for every role in your nonprofit. Our guided training, consolidation of top AIs, and nonprofit-focused AI assistants help you adopt AI up to 3X faster and boost productivity by up to 67%.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The clues are in the Request for Proposal (RFP) – let’s discuss! These are often aligned with the funder’s strategic priorities and should also align with the criteria for evaluating a successful proposal. The post Where Can Nonprofits Find Hidden Treasure In A Request For Proposal? What are funders looking for in the RFP?

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Nimble AMS

JULY 8, 2023

Finally, w rap up the conversation with your AMS proposal , and by addressing the price tag. By first focusing on your association’s technological needs and then moving on to how a new AMS can help address these pain points, board members will be ready to hear your software proposal. Seek feedback.

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Government of Canada launched a call for proposals under the Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund. To be eligible to receive funding, […] The post Government of Canada launches call for proposals under the Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund appeared first on CharityVillage.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 8, 2024

Visit the submission portal today to download guidelines, review criteria for evaluation, and submit your proposal! Whether your organization is looking for Momentum to Modernize, eager to Go Further, Faster, or innovate as a Pathfinder, round one submissions are due by 11:59PM EDT on June 3, 2024.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 18, 2024

And new this year, if you’re looking to leverage generative AI, submit a proposal for the Pathfinder – Generative AI Award, inclusive of up to $200,000. If your organization is looking to innovate at the next level, consider the Go Further, Faster Award, inclusive of up to $100,000.

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The Sponsorship Collective

MAY 15, 2024

Because it rarely happens that we receive a sponsorship investment without submitting a sponsorship proposal it is too easy to assume that the sponsorship proposal causes the sponsorship dollars. This belief pervades all aspects of sponsorship sales but actually the sponsorship proposal is not where we should be putting our efforts.

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Charity Village

JULY 7, 2023

There are two funding streams available for organizations: Community Stories With an investment of $25,000, develop an […] The post Digital Museums Canada launches call for proposals for funding appeared first on CharityVillage.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 31, 2023

The M&T Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of M&T Bank, launched the second phase of its Amplify Fund which provides support to nonprofit initiatives in legacy People's United communities that benefit low- and moderate-income communities and underrepresented populations.

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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. 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.

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