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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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Grants Plus founder interviewed by Blackbaud’s Rachel Hutchisson on the SgENGAGE Podcast
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the funding landscape and shifted some of the dynamics between grant makers and grantees. Lauren Steiner, president and founder of Grants Plus, was interviewed by Blackbaud’s Rachel Hutchisson on the SgENGAGE Podcast to discuss how...
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Should Your Nonprofit Pursue Another Government Grant?
Grants Plus has helped hundreds of nonprofits to secure over $150 million in government grant funding. We understand that pursuing a government grant requires an investment of resources, time, and effort. That's why our approach goes beyond just helping you...
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Navigating Grant Seeking Staff Shortages
The four most important tactics for avoiding common pitfalls to grant seeking amidst persistent staffing challenges. ...
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How Nonprofits Can Manage Grant Strategy During A Government Shutdown
Grants Plus has partnered with nonprofits to navigate funding over the past four government shutdowns. With this experience, we have identified three common scenarios and outlined practical steps to help nonprofits adjust and continue serving the community when faced with...
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Nonprofit Grant Writing: Securing Grants for Your Cause
The tips, the dos, and the don’ts of successful nonprofit grant writing....
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3 Steps Every Organization Should Take When Competing for Funding in the “New Now”
The past year has been one of flashing headlines and reactive planning. While it appears that the world may slowly be returning to some semblance of normalcy, there are certain affects that no policy or vaccine can undo. More specifically, the...
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Building Your 2022 Funding Prospect List
As the summer heat subsides, don’t let your grants program cool down! The fall fundraising season is an important time to assess the performance of your grants program so far this year, including...
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Finding Emergency Grants During Crisis: Tips for New Grant Seekers
Adapted from an original article published by Grants Plus on Foundant Amidst an emergency like the COVID-19 crisis, we advise nonprofit organizations to contact their existing grant funders as soon as possible. But what if your organization does not have...
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Hiring a Grants Consultant: FAQ & Qualities to Look For
Outsourcing the time-consuming work of grant writing to a grant writing consultant can be a wise investment. That’s because the most valuable place for your leadership team and development staff is not behind a desk, but in front of funders...
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25 Top Fundraising Consultants: Standout Firms for Any Need
How can your organization more quickly and confidently reach its fundraising goals? By enlisting an experienced fundraising consultant or fundraising consultant firm who can guide your team to pursue new approaches and winning fundraising strategies. What’s key is choosing a...
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Nonprofit Grant Management: Learning the Essentials
Grant management involves tracking and reporting on grants in order to satisfy funder requirements and keep accurate records. Learn more with our crash course....
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Donor-Advised Funds: Understanding the Essentials
Over the past decade, nonprofit fundraising has been rapidly transformed by new ways to give....