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What Should You Be Doing: Fundraising or Pursuing Grant Money?

Peak Proposals

, you have three primary options for raising funds: 1) you can solicit donations from individuals, 2) you can submit proposals to foundations and government agencies to receive grant funding, or 3) you can hold fundraising campaigns and community events to collect donations. What Does Fundraising Involve?

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Top 3 Tips for Increasing Positive Board Involvement for Grants and Fundraising

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

I have ranted and raved over the years about how to get nonprofit boards of directors to help win grants and increase fundraising. Now I see that I can play a significant role in helping to educate board members and connect them to fundraising and grant-seeking activities that play to their strengths. Corny but effective.

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Why Is Program Evaluation So Important For Nonprofits?

Grant Consulting Services, LLC

Nonprofit organizations provide programs that influence our country by impacting our communities in 3 key ways: Cultivation and Sustainability Nonprofit organizations are the embodiment of human compassion. And we need them. Desperately.

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How to solve problems in your nonprofit

Grant Writing Made Easy

And the other real problem that I see in cases like this one is that folks who are running all these programs (often for very little or no compensation) aren’t able to commit 50% of their time to fundraising and grantseeking. Similarly, finding and cultivating new donors will require a lot of time-consuming networking.

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4 Tips for Leveraging Data in Your Grant Report

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

You’ve seen our team share information from MyFedTrainer.com, podcasts on the topic from Fundraising HayDay, and our own team talk about and present on “How to Make Reporting to Your Funder a Snap,” so we’re excited to bring you this guest post today with some tactical tips to help with your upcoming grant report.

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Does Revenue Diversification Actually Work for Nonprofits?

Peak Proposals

But what if your organization has successfully relied on donations and fundraisers for many years? The Funding Models: Grant Funding, Fundraising, and Corporate Partnerships Two of the most popular methods of revenue generation for nonprofits are grant funding and fundraising activities.

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Networking Opportunities in Grant Writing Classes on Writing Grants

Grant Central USA

These courses serve as fertile ground for cultivating relationships with fellow grant writers, instructors, and industry experts. Joining LinkedIn groups related to grant writing, nonprofit management, and fundraising can help you connect with professionals, participate in discussions, and stay updated on industry trends.