Grant Writing Tip #6: Four (4) Organizational Qualifications You Should Highlight In Every Grant Proposal

Grant Writing Tip #6: Four (4) Organizational Qualifications You Should Highlight In Every Grant Proposal

Much like a job applicant strives to impress potential employers with their qualifications on their resumes, charities aim to entice grant-makers with their organizational attributes when submitting funding proposals. In this entry we explore four (4) qualifications every organization should highlight when seeking grants for their projects from funding sources.

Third Party Fundraising: Borrowing the Energy of Others to Fuel Our Sustainability

Third Party Fundraising: Borrowing the Energy of Others to Fuel Our Sustainability

As charities struggle to raise funds and stay afloat during the pandemic, the solution for many can be found externally rather than interally. Third-party fundraising activities delivered by other community groups who share their passion is a convenient way for these charities to produce both immediate income and relationships with potential long-term donors.

Does Your Organization Need To Learn How To Write Winning Grant Proposals?

Our Customized Single-Day and Two-Day Virtual Grant Writing Workshops are specifically tailored to show your staff, board and/or volunteers how to develop winning grant proposals to fund your organization’s distinct program, operating and capital needs.

My Video Presentation For TechSoup Canada & NetSquared Toronto: "The Importance of a Fundraising CRM"

We are pleased to share the video of the presentation the I delivered with Syed Mudassir of Call Hub for TechSoup and NetSquared Toronto entitled “The Importance of a Fundraising CRM”.

Grant Writing Tip #5: Saying “Thank You” When The Answer Is “No”

Grant Writing Tip #5:   Saying “Thank You” When The Answer Is “No”

Instead of getting upset and ending a relationship with a funding source after having a grant proposal declined, send them a hearty “Thank You”. It is guaranteed to amplify your future chances of funding success.

Grant Writing Tip #4: Three Volunteer Management Practices That Entice Grant-Makers

Grant Writing Tip #4: Three Volunteer Management Practices That Entice Grant-Makers

As valuable as volunteers are in the non-profit world, giving them roles for which they are not qualified nor interested can have disastrous results for charities and the people they serve. Moreover, grant-makers are often very cognisant of organizations who lack responsible volunteer management practices and this is frequently a reason why applications are denied. This entry explores three (3) effective practices that organizations can embrace to ensure that their volunteers remain their greatest resource.

Grant Writing Tip #3: Don’t Put All Your Eggs In One Basket When Choosing A Funding Source

Grant Writing Tip #3:  Don’t Put All Your Eggs In One Basket When Choosing A Funding Source

Always have a contingency plan when submitting grant proposals to major funders. Create a list of additional foundations, corporations, and other institutional funding prospect in case your application is declined or not entirely approved.

Grant Writing Tip #2: Having A Gift Acceptance Policy Is Never A Bad Idea

Grant Writing Tip #2: Having A Gift Acceptance Policy Is Never A Bad Idea

Sometimes it is necessary to look a gift horse in the mouth.

Grant Writing Tip #1: Beware of “Values of Convenience”

Grant Writing Tip #1: Beware of “Values of Convenience”

The fewer “zeroes” the better when fine-tuning the dollar amounts of our expenditure items in our project budgets when developing grant proposals.

Start This Year Of Promise Right By Thanking Some Of Your Supporters

Start This Year Of Promise Right By Thanking Some Of Your Supporters

Hit the ground running towards this promising year of rebirth by performing the simple task of thanking and engaging some of our generous and dedicated donors and volunteers.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2020!!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2020!!!

Happy Holidays From People First Fundraising Solutions!

Should Board Members Be Expected To Donate Financially To Their Charities?

Should Board Members Be Expected To Donate Financially To Their Charities?

Asking non-profit Board members to donate financially when they already give so much of their time and energy might seem unfair to some. However, Board members who prefer not to give might be jeopardizing the future well-being of the organizations they govern.