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Building Grant Application Budgets

Crafting a Winning Grant Application (Part 2 of 3) Written by Sarah Smith Happy December! It feels like the time of year when we start to say “let’s revisit this in 2024” and ignore it until after the holidays. However, the reality is that year-end reports and looming deadlines persist, especially grant deadlines. In the … Read More

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4 Free Nonprofit Resources and Tools

S’more best practices for nonprofit professionals We recently finished our Nonprofit Summer Camp Roundtable of Sharing Resources & Tools, facilitated by Jessica Macy & Kasey Hammock. We thought we’d share 4 free nonprofit resources & questions that came up during that session. So grab a s’more, and let’s dive into the world of nonprofit best … Read More

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3 steps to take after a funder says no

Applying for a grant can be a time-consuming and daunting process. It requires research, planning, and a compelling proposal that persuades funders to support your cause. However, even if you put your best foot forward, there’s still a chance that your grant request will be denied. This can be due to a whole host of … Read More

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What you should know before hiring a grant writer

So you want to hire a grant writer! That’s a big step for any organization and there are three important things to consider before you jump in. You should interview prospective writers, but traditional questions are outdated  The first question many people want to ask a potential grant writer is “what percent of proposals that … Read More

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Grant Writing Strategy Class

Do you want to be more strategic about your grant writing? Not sure where to start? Or maybe you just need a refresher and some time to build a strategy for a specific project? Join us on August11th! This class will fill quickly, don’t wait to save your spot