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10 Insider Tips for Experienced Fundraisers in Grant Seeking
For experienced fundraising leaders, the key to continued success in grant seeking is refinement and adaptation.
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10 Insider Tips for Experienced Fundraisers in Grant Seeking
For experienced fundraising leaders, the key to continued success in grant seeking is refinement and adaptation....
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What Grant Seekers Need to Know Now – and What to Do About It
by Lauren Steiner I’ve been tracking critical signals from Washington—and from the broader economy—that point to growing challenges for grant-funded organizations. Mitch Stein ’s dispatch from Capitol Hill offers a must-read: after 16 meetings with congressional offices, he shares a...
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Giving USA Cincinnati Briefing 2025
Learn about the latest trends and actionable insights from the longest running, most comprehensive report on philanthropy....
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Facing a Fundraising Gap? Here’s How Grants Can Help – And How They Can’t
When a revenue source dries up, it’s natural to look at grants as a lifeline. And sometimes, they can be. But let’s be clear: grants are not an instant plug-and-play fix for a budget shortfall...
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Gateway Early Childhood Alliance
Partnering to expand possibilities for St. Louis's youngest children and their families...
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Is Your Grants Program Underperforming? How to Know — And What to Do About It
If your grants program is underperforming, it is not too late to reassess your grant strategy and improve your chances for success. Below are some useful insights and tips from Grants Plus Founder and CEO, Lauren Steiner, on evaluating and...
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10 Ways to Strengthen Your Grants Program in 2025
As nonprofits continue to face funding uncertainty, many are left wondering how to navigate the shifting grant landscape. Grants Plus Founder and CEO, Lauren Steiner, breaks down the latest trends, common pitfalls, and winning strategies to secure funding in 2025...
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Winning Grants in 2025: Adapting to Change and Strengthening Your Approach
Grants Plus Founder and CEO, Lauren Steiner, unpacks the latest trends in government and private grantmaking and shares actionable strategies to build a stronger grant-seeking approach....
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Federal Funding Uncertainty: How to Assess the Risks and Respond Strategically
Now, more than ever, it is critical for nonprofits to explore strategies they can implement to assess the challenges they face and pivot to survive the potential federal grant funding cuts....
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Beyond Uncertainty: New Paths to Fundraising and Grant Success
This free webinar will address the most common frustrations and inefficiencies in grant programs, and share practical tips to help nonprofits increase their grant funding potential....
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Why You Should Take a Major Gifts Approach to Grant Seeking
By embracing a partnership mindset, you position your organization not just as a grantee but as a valuable ally in achieving mutual goals. ...
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Transformation or Obsolescence: The Nonprofit Digital Imperative
In an era marked by digital acceleration, the integration of technology is critical for enhancing operational efficiency and expanding outreach capabilities....
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The Rising Tide of Outcome-Based Funding in Philanthropy
The rise of outcome-based funding is reshaping the ethos of nonprofit funding, placing a premium on clear, quantifiable results....