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Non-Profit vs Not-for-Profit Organizations [6 Key Differences]

In this post, discover the key differences between nonprofits and not-for-profits along with the pros and cons of each of these two organization types.

9 Best Nonprofit Donor Appreciation Gifts in 2022

In this post, discover the 9 best nonprofit donor appreciation gifts to convey your gratitude and strengthen your relationships with your donors.

Corporate Grants List for Nonprofits [In 2022]

In this post, discover the top corporation grants for nonprofits and learn the 6-step formula for the application process to increase your chances of winning.

How to Start a Successful Nonprofit Volunteer Program in 7 Steps

Need extra hands to pull off your nonprofit project? In this post, we lay out the 7 steps you need to take to launch a successful nonprofit volunteer program.

The Best Nonprofit Conferences in 2022

In this post, discover the 9 best nonprofit conferences to attend in 2022 and what you can expect from each of them.

How to Start a Nonprofit Organization With No Money

Learn step-by-step how to set up a nonprofit organization—from creating a business plan to fundraising. Plus, 3 common mistakes to avoid in the process.

How to Write a Nonprofit Press Release in 7 Steps (With Examples)

Learn step-by-step how to write a successful nonprofit press release with real-life examples.

The Best Grant Writing Exercises to Improve Your Grants

Get the best compilation of 15 grant writing practice prompts, worksheets, blogs, and more to take your grant writing skills to the next level.

How to Train Volunteers for Your Nonprofit in 7 Steps

This step-by-step guide teaches you everything you need to know on how to train your volunteers—from planning your onboarding program to supervision.

What are 501c3 Determination Letters and 5 Steps to Get One

In this post, discover what a 501c3 determination letter is, why it is crucial to your nonprofit, and learn the 5-step process to get it.

How to Call for Nonprofit Donations

Discover 3 effective ways to call for nonprofit donations with templates to put them into action right away.

How to Create Sponsorship Levels for Your Nonprofit

Discover what nonprofit sponsorship levels are, why they are essential, and master the 5-step process to create successful sponsorship levels [with examples].

What is the Difference Between a 501c6 and 501c3?

Not sure what the difference between a 501c6 and 501c3 is? In this article, we'll demystify the 5 key differences between the two, from mission to taxes!

What is an In Kind Donation?

Discover what an in kind donation is, how to increase your in kind donations and, how to report them when filing for taxes [with examples].

What Makes a Good Grant Proposal?

Ever wondered what makes a good grant proposal? Discover the 7 must-have sections a winning grant proposal should include and 3 dreading mistakes to avoid.

Writing Powerful Performance Indicators w/ Lori Foltz Fabian

In this 1 hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you'll learn how to set your nonprofit up for success with funders by designing accurate and achievable performance indicators.

Volunteer Grants: What They are and How to Win Them [7 Proven Tactics]

Thinking about applying for a volunteer grant? In this blog post, discover where to find, how to apply, and 7 time-tested strategies to win a volunteer grant.

7 Steps to Write an Annual Appeal Letter for Nonprofits in 2022

In this blog post, discover what an annual appeal letter is, its importance to your nonprofit, and 7 expert tips to write one effectively.

What is a 403(b) for nonprofits?

Learn everything you need to know about 403(b) — what it is, how it works, how it is different from a 401(k), and finally, if 403(b) can rollover to 401(k).

How to Write an End of Year Fundraising Email for 2022

Discover the role of an end of year fundraising email and master the 5-step process of writing a successful one to relay your gratitude to donors this year.

How to Raise Money for a Nonprofit (7 Strategies for 2023)

In this blog post, explore 7 proven strategies to raise money for your nonprofit in 2023, including membership programs, silent auctions, corporate sponsorships and more.

How to Write an Effective Grant Evaluation Plan

Learn how to write an effective grant evaluation plan, including building a logic model, to evaluate the success of a grant-funded project [with examples]

Grant Funder Stewardship is All About Relationships... But with an Eye on DEI w/ Scot Scala

In this 1 hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll learn how to use a hyper-focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) to improve the strength and duration of grant-funder relationships.

Is Your Client Truly Ready? How to Assess Client Readiness w/ Chermain Jennings

In this 1-hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll learn how to assess the readiness of clients and nonprofit organizations for grant funding - including what questions to ask and which documents to review.

How to Start a Successful Nonprofit Fundraising Event in 7 Steps

This post digs deep into the seven steps you need to take to create a successful nonprofit fundraising event.

11 Nonprofit Donor Gift Ideas

This post explores a variety of different donor gift ideas while giving you a framework for how to determine what type of gift may be best for your specific donors.

Donor Management: Best Practices in 2022

Looking for donor management tips to help you scale your organization? Learn 7 donor management tips along with what you should avoid when working with donors.

What's Changing In Fundraising & How Nonprofits Should Adapt w/ Chad Barger

In this 1-hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll learn what's changing in nonprofit fundraising and what your organization can do to adapt!

Can Nonprofit Grants Be Taxed?

Are grants considered taxable income? That question is answered and more in this post as explore what types of grants are tax-free along with other commonly asked questions.

How to Write a Thank You to Nonprofit Volunteers

Volunteers can make a massive difference on your nonprofit. This post explores examples of successful thanks to nonprofit volunteers and offers ideas you may be able to use for your own nonprofit.

How to Recruit Volunteers for Your Nonprofit

Need more help for your nonprofit? Volunteers can be a great place to turn to for an extra hand. In this post, we explore the keys to successful recruitment of volunteers for your nonprofit.

Do More Faster: Templates and key metrics to get Grant Ready Today w/ Matt Hugg

In this 1-hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll learn what how to get grant ready and what background information and more to have right at your fingertips, so you get to what’s really important – describing the great program that needs funding, today!

How to Storytell Effectively in Grant Narratives

If you can't tell a story, you can't win grants easily. This post explores how to use storytelling in your needs statement, along with how to use storytelling throughout your grant proposals.

How to Create an Individual Giving Campaign for Nonprofits

This post explores why individual giving campaigns are and clear actionable steps you can take to start your own individual giving campaign.

What is a Fiscal Sponsor?

Not sure what a fiscal sponsor is? Watch his video to learn more about what fiscal sponsors are and how you can find one for yourself.

What Does a Nonprofit Executive Director Do?

Discover what a typical day of a nonprofit executive looks like, what their responsibilities are, and importantly, how much they make [with real job descriptions].

How To Effectively Manage Your Grants Department With A Lean Team w/ Sheleia Phillips

In this 1 hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll be able to leverage automation and cloud systems, facilitate cross-departmental collaboration, and create basic workflows and plug-and-play grant templates.

11 Nonprofit Board Member Responsibilities

In this post, we explore what the eleven common nonprofit board member responsibilities are to help you understand the importance of different common roles of boards.

Everything You Need to Know About Nonprofit Risk Management

In this blog post, learn the 5-step methodology to create a strong nonprofit risk reduction strategy and why nonprofits need to manage their risks in the first place.

The Difference Between Restricted and Unrestricted Funds

In this post, we'll explore the key differences between restricted and unrestricted funds, as well as help you consider which may be better for your nonprofit.

11 Virtual Nonprofit Fundraising Event Ideas

In this post, we explore what virtual fundraisers are, why you should consider them for your nonprofit, as well as pros and cons of different types of virtual fundraisers.

How to Unleash the Power of Volunteer Metrics and Reports in Your Grant Writing

Learn step-by-step how to set up a volunteer data plan and collect key metrics. Get tips to effectively showcase your volunteer program's success in your grant proposals.

How to Write a Good Grant Proposal: The Ultimate Guide

In this blog post, discover the 9 essential components of a good grant proposal and learn the timeless tips and tricks to make yours stand out (along with 4 extra resources).

How Many Board Members Should a Nonprofit Have?

In this post, we dig into what nonprofit board members are, why you need them, as well as how many you should have.

Summer Splash: Set Your Nonprofit Up for Fall Grant Success in Under 60 Minutes!

In this 1-hour session, we're talking about all the essentials you need to win more grants heading into Fall. To do this, we'll demo new Instrumentl features to tackle multi-step grant applications, better visualize important dates and integrate all your data seamlessly.

How to Write a Compelling LOI w/ Arnisha Johnson

In this 1-hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll be able to know what an LOI is and why it is important to the grant writing process, how to obtain the key elements necessary for an LOI, and how to understand the construction of an LOI.

How to Increase Monthly Donors for Your Nonprofit

In this post, we explore the best ways to craft a meaningful message when asking for more donations, 9 ways to increase monthly donors to your nonprofit, and other powerful fundraising methods.

How to Write Successful Nonprofit Bylaws

This post explores what nonprofit bylaws are, why they’re needed, as well as successful nonprofit bylaw examples.

Nonprofit Organization vs. Non-Governmental Organization–What’s the Difference?

This post explores differences and similarities between NPOs and NGOs. Read on to learn the difference!

Introducing Instrumentl’s Summer 2022 Release

Today, we’re proud to announce four new features to our platform: Calendar View, Salesforce Integration, Improved Application Deadlines, and our Consultant Plan.

The Best Grant Management Software for Nonprofits

Need help choosing the best grant management software for you? Read this post to learn about what factors you should consider, as well as some of the best options available out there for you.

Data Isn't Just for Science! 5+ Secrets to Writing Evidence-Based Grants w/ Amanda Faye Lipsey

In this 1 hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll be able to find evidence-based data and evidence-based means, how to read and understand the data, and how to summarize evidence-based data and use it to support/justify your grant proposal.

How to Write the Best Nonprofit Mission Statement

This post explains what a nonprofit mission statement is, how to write one in five steps, and outlines four clear examples of strong nonprofit mission statements.

How to Write a Nonprofit Annual Report: The Ultimate 2022 Guide

In this post, we'll explore the ins and outs of what makes a great nonprofit annual report. We'll also leave you with 5 key things to nail when writing your nonprofit annual report.

The Best Grant Writing Courses in 2022

Wondering whether or not you could benefit from a grant writing course? Check out these grant writing courses we've reviewed for inspiration of places to go to level up your grant writing education.

Make New Friends But Keep the Old: A Case for Consistent Prospecting w/ Amy Mauser

In this 1 hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll be able to build a funnel and know who goes in, how to steward funders, and how to add new prospect.

Ideas for Grant Proposals: 7 Ways to Come Up with Them

This post explores what makes a great grant proposal, 7 easy ways to come up with grant proposal ideas, and where you can find inspiration for grant proposals.

5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Writing an Executive Summary (and How to Fix Them)

Curious about the most common mistakes when it comes to writing executive summaries? Read on in this post as we dig into errs folks make, as well as how to make sure you avoid making the same mistakes!

What is the Difference Between 501c3 and 501c4?

This post explores the differences between 501c3s and 501c4s while noting the similarities between these two types of organizations.

15 Components of a Good Grant Proposal

This post explores the common structure of grant proposals along with what is most important for grant proposals to help you level up your grant writing.

What is a Case Statement for Nonprofits?

This post explores what nonprofit case statements are, considerations you should keep in mind when writing your own case statement along with examples of successful nonprofit case statements.

Grants vs. Donors: What’s the Difference?

In this post, we explore how nonprofits typically receive funding, what are grants for nonprofits vs. donors to nonprofits, how to choose the right funding strategy for your nonprofit and more.

How Long Do Grants Take to Write?

In this post, we’ll explore the average time to complete a grant, five tips to writing grants faster, how to track and manage grants more efficiently and more.

Grant Budget Examples: The Ultimate Guide (2022)

This post explores what a grant budget should include, examples of direct costs vs. indirect costs, how to write grant budget justifications, and give you a list of grant budget examples.

Storytelling for Nonprofits: 45 Powerful Examples & Tips

In this blog post, we will explore exactly what to do to tell your organization’s story, delving into the most comprehensive list of 45 organizational storytelling examples and tips.

What Companies Want: Secrets to Securing In-Kind Donations for Fundraising Events w/ Renee Zau

In this 1 hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll be able to know what sways company decision-makers when reviewing donation requests.

What is a Micro Grant for Nonprofits?

In this post, learn what a micro grant is, why it might be a good fit for your nonprofit, and discover some micro grant opportunities you can apply to right today.

Can a Nonprofit Own a For-Profit?

The easy answer is yes. In this article, discover the key rules nonprofits need to follow to own a for-profit and why it's one of the best ways to support their mission.

How to Write a Proposal Narrative w/ Lynn Arsenault

In this 1 hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll be able to know how to write a "boilerplate grant template" to help streamline your grant writing process.

How to Craft Effective Letters of Inquiry w/ Margit Brazda Poirier

In this 60-minute grant writing deep-dive session, Margit Brazda-Poirier shares her 1-page formula for writing LOIs that get attention from funders every time and we dive deep into two registrants' draft LOIs for feedback.

How to Write an Impact Narrative for Nonprofits

In this post, we dig into what makes an effective impact narrative, the importance of impact narratives, as well as five steps you can take to write good ones for yourself.

21 Grant Writing Examples for Nonprofits

This post dives into the 21 best grant writing examples to show you how to compose an impactful cover, make your case for support, and weave data into your proposal, among many other actionable tips.

The Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Branding in 2022

In this post, discover the 5 things to consider when developing your nonprofit brand, top branding mistakes to avoid, and learn from the 4 best nonprofit branding examples to craft your own.

Successful Grant Budget Examples in 2022

In this post, discover what makes a grant proposal budget successful, common mistakes to avoid, and learn from the 3 best nonprofit grant budget examples to develop your own.

5 Grant Research Mistakes (and What to Do Instead) with Melissa Reams

In this 1 hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll be able to build a funnel and know who goes in, how to steward funders, and how to add new prospects.

How to Achieve 100% Board Giving w/ Jenni Hargrove

In this 1 hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll be able to know what is 100% board giving and why do you need to secure grants, and what role does equity play in a 100% board giving policy.

Setting Grant Targets Through Your Prospect Research w/ Rachel Werner

In this 1-hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll be able to examine the criteria for weighing low, medium, and high-level priority prospects and how this can feed into dashboard data and your fundraising plan.

Find the Right Grants and Learn How to Standout with Funders w/ Meredith Noble

In this 1-hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll learn how to utilize several different decision-making tools to help determine which prospects to pursue and create a replicable system that will help you win the right funders in the future.

Grant Writer vs. Grant Manager: What's the Difference?

In this post, we’ll dig into what a grant writer is vs. a grant manager, how both can benefit your nonprofit, and more.

The Best Grant Writing Software for Nonprofits

Discover the best grant writing software and learn how to choose the right one for you as a nonprofit representative or consultant (or both!).

How to Cite a Nonprofit Grant Proposal

This post details why citing sources are so important for grant proposals and then five steps you can take to do so correctly.

Letter of Intent Templates for Nonprofits: The Ultimate Collection

This post explores what letters of intent are, gives you a list of letter of intent samples, along with a template you can use for yourself and your nonprofit.

Is Grant Writing Hard? The Ultimate Answer

Curious if grant writing is hard? Read this post to learn when grant writing becomes easier, how long it takes to learn grant writing, how to learn grant writing faster, and more.

How to Use Logic Models to Show Outcomes from Correlations w/ Steve Boland

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Steve Boland will share with you how to use logic models to show outcomes from correlations.

Grant Writing for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide

In this post, we’ll dig into what is a grant, what standard grant lifecycles look like, and how to find grant opportunities for your nonprofit.

How to Write the First Draft of a Grant Narrative

This post digs into what is a grant narrative and why are they important, how to write your first draft in five steps, and how long a grant narrative often is.

19 Tips for Stronger Grant Proposals

In this post, we'll dig into what makes a strong grant proposal, effective tips you can use to plan grant proposals better, and give you techniques you can use to bolster your proposals.

What is a Grant Proposal: Grant Writing 101

This post explores the common sections of a grant proposal, different types of grant proposals, how to write grant proposals and more.

How to Build a Logic Model for Grants

In this post, we'll explore what are logic models for grants, when you should use them, five simple steps to build your own logic model, and then set you up with tips to help you build your own.

5 Ways to Use Funder 990 Data To Get Your Dream Grant w/ Margit Brazda Poirier

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Margit Brazda Poirier will share with you 5 ways to use funder 990 data to get your dream grant.

Is This Grant Worth Pursuing? 7 Signs It Is

In this post, we'll explore whether or not grants are worth all the effort, the seven signs to help you determine if a grant is worth pursuing, and bonus tips for when and when not to pursue a grant.

The Best Grants Search Engines

This post will explain what grant search engines are, how to evaluate them based on your organization's needs, and which search engines stand out from the rest. We'll dig into common tools such as Instrumentl, Foundation Directory Online, and more.

Is Grant Writing a Good Career? Your Answers Here

In this article, you will learn all about grant writer demand, how to actually become a grant writer, and what to expect from a grant writing career including stress, salary, and the best personality types for the job.

The Best Grants Database (For Nonprofits and Grant Writers)

This article will teach you what grant databases consist of, how to select one for your organization, and the best options for grant databases that exist today.

How to Engage Your Board to Help You Win More Grants

This article will teach you what an engaged board looks like, how engaged boards can help you win grants, and 7 easy steps that you can take to engage your board.

Grant Writing Basics, 11 Things You Need to Know

In this article, you'll learn the basics of grant writing, the most common sections of grants, and what to do before and during the grant writing process.

Go from Rejected to Accepted: 9 Reasons Your Grants Get Rejected (and How to Fix Them) w/ Teresa Huff

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Teresa Huff will share with you 9 reasons your grants are getting rejected, and how to fix them.

Grant Narrative Tips: The Ultimate 2022 List

This article will describe what a grant narrative is, what the keys to an effective grant narrative are, the best tips & tricks for making your narrative stand out, and some additional resources to help you in developing your grant narrative.

How To Respond to Grant Rejection Letters

In this post, you will learn how to respond to rejection letters by learning how to move on and improve your proposals. We also include several samples of responses to rejections.

Sample Grant Rejection Letters: Examples & What to Do

This article will explore what a grant rejection letter is, various examples of grant rejection letters, how to understand your rejection letter, and some of the top reasons grant applications are rejected.

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