Author: JenniferJ
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Writing Your Business Plan: part two
Yesterday we started writing your nonprofit business plan. By following the outline in part one and part two today, it is realistic to finish January with a great business plan. What better way to kick off a new year than with a solid foundation for your organization? Next up: the people who make your work…
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Writing Your Business Plan
As the first month of the year is nearing the end, have you written your non profit business plan for 2023? Yes, nonprofits need a business plan. And not just for the current year. A good plan includes your plans to scale over the next 3 years, 5 years, and beyond. Just like your Funding…
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Government Grants 101
Government grant applications can be intimidating. Grants.gov isn’t exactly user friendly. You filter, search, filter some more and finally find the perfect grant. But that’s just the beginning. To apply for a government grant you must register your organization on three sites to submit an application and that process must be followed in an exact…
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Real Talk: Are you grant ready?
Every single day I speak with organizations ready to pursue grant funding for their organization. The idea of requesting and receiving money to support your organization is exciting! And for many, it is needed to take a project from good to great. Grants are highly competitive-thousands of worthy organizations apply for a pool of money…
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Five Steps to a Compelling Story
Every organization needs a compelling story and today we’re sharing a simple way to tell your story. Whether you’re a nonprofit or a for profit business, your story can make or break a winning grant. The five questions What problem are you seeking to solve? Be specific. We understand that you may have more than…
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Fundraising 101 for Nonprofits
Everything you need to know to get started You have an idea, you have the draft of a plan, and you even have a few volunteers. Well done! Now it’s time for fundraising 101. Before applying for grants, there is great way to show a funder that you are serious about your mission. What’s that?…
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Why Every Nonprofit Needs a Funding Strategy
You have a cause. You know the need. But do you have a funding strategy? Where you are today The cause that your organization supports may need money all year long. Or maybe they need larger amounts several times a year. How you plan for those needs is a huge part of your organization’s strategy…
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