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Planning vs. Program Grants - part 1 of 2
We get enquiries almost every day asking when the updated version of Program Planning & Proposal Writing will be available. Even though this classic guide for the nonprofit field was written in...
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Planning vs. Program Grants - part 2 of 2
While developing a proposal for a planning grant is much the same as developing a request for a program grant, there are a few important differences. This 2-part series looks at the most critical...
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Grant Reform in the Home Stretch - Regulatory Train Wreck?
The latest webcast, convened on October 2, 2014 by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Council on Financial Assistance Reform (COFAR), indicates that the Uniform Guidance (popularly...
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Super Circular & New Procurement Rules - A Conversation with Henry Flood
When the new Uniform Guidance on grant administration is implemented as an interim final rule in late December 2014, the procurement rules governing purchases made with grant funds will change...
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The Power of Consistency
Inconsistencies in a grant proposal flag a faulty planning process, rushed writing, or carelessness. They can cause the reviewer to wonder if you know what you’re doing.Pay particular attention to the...
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Quality vs. Quantity
Dashing off a grant proposal to meet a deadline is sometimes unavoidable, but it’s not enough to just ‘get it done’ and ‘get it in.’ Planning ahead and taking the time to craft a polished proposal is a...
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How to Hire an Auditor: A Brief Primer
Beginning in 2015, organizations that expend more than $750,000 in federal funding in any fiscal year will be required to retain an independent auditor to perform a Single Audit. Previously, $500,000...
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Who's Eligible for Federal Funding?
We often hear that grantseekers aren’t sure whether their organization is eligible for federal grants. The federal government makes thousands of grant awards annually to many types of organizations,...
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Social Enterprise: A Sweet Deal
A social enterprise is an organization or program that sells goods and services to advance its mission. Examples include thrift stores, training, publishing, product sales, and consulting. Social...
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Ode to Bill Zinsser
I was in my garage, rushing to work when my cell phone rang: “This is Bill Zinsser—did you call me?” Yes I had. In that moment I’d have dropped the phone on the cement if I’d not been clutching it...
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Planning vs. Program Grants - part 1 of 2
We get enquiries almost every day asking when the updated version of Program Planning & Proposal Writing will be available. Even though this classic guide for the nonprofit field was written in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Planning vs. Program Grants - part 2 of 2
While developing a proposal for a planning grant is much the same as developing a request for a program grant, there are a few important differences. This 2-part series looks at the most critical...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Grant Reform in the Home Stretch - Regulatory Train Wreck?
The latest webcast, convened on October 2, 2014 by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Council on Financial Assistance Reform (COFAR), indicates that the Uniform Guidance (popularly...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Super Circular & New Procurement Rules - A Conversation with Henry Flood
When the new Uniform Guidance on grant administration is implemented as an interim final rule in late December 2014, the procurement rules governing purchases made with grant funds will change...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Power of Consistency
Inconsistencies in a grant proposal flag a faulty planning process, rushed writing, or carelessness. They can cause the reviewer to wonder if you know what you’re doing.Pay particular attention to the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Quality vs. Quantity
Dashing off a grant proposal to meet a deadline is sometimes unavoidable, but it’s not enough to just ‘get it done’ and ‘get it in.’ Planning ahead and taking the time to craft a polished proposal is a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Hire an Auditor: A Brief Primer
Beginning in 2015, organizations that expend more than $750,000 in federal funding in any fiscal year will be required to retain an independent auditor to perform a Single Audit. Previously, $500,000...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Who's Eligible for Federal Funding?
We often hear that grantseekers aren’t sure whether their organization is eligible for federal grants. The federal government makes thousands of grant awards annually to many types of organizations,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Social Enterprise: A Sweet Deal
A social enterprise is an organization or program that sells goods and services to advance its mission. Examples include thrift stores, training, publishing, product sales, and consulting. Social...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ode to Bill Zinsser
I was in my garage, rushing to work when my cell phone rang: “This is Bill Zinsser—did you call me?” Yes I had. In that moment I’d have dropped the phone on the cement if I’d not been clutching it...
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