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Uncover the power of nonprofit needs assessments with our comprehensive guide. Learn what they are and gain practical insights on conducting them effectively to drive your organization's success.

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Federal Government Grants: How to Find Them Fast

Are you feeling overwhelmed or daunted by finding federal grants, keeping track of complicated applications, or determining which grant programs are right for your nonprofit? In this article we’ll go over what federal government grants are, why they’re important, and how to find federal government grants fast.

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Starting a Charity: A 9-Step Beginner's Guide

Starting a charity is not for the faint of heart—there’s a lot of work on the backend, what with filing for tax-exempt status, honing your mission, recruiting a board, and more preparation work. The good news is we’ve broken down how to start a charity into nine steps in this article.

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How to Read a Form 990: 8 Things To Look For

Learn how to review and understand 990 forms for nonprofits to find the right funders for your organization.

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How to Keep Track Of All Your Grants [Template Included]

Creating grant application pipelines for tracking can be tedious. In this post, we dig into exactly how to create a grant tracking pipeline, give you a sample grant management template you can use, and tips to managing your grant pipeline.

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6 Types Of 990 Forms Nonprofits File

Discover the different 990 forms for nonprofits and simplify your tax reporting with our concise guide. Find the right form for your organization's needs and stay compliant effortlessly.

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Corporate Grants: How to Find Them Fast

Having a diverse stream of income is so important for nonprofit organizations. Many nonprofit professionals focus fundraising efforts on grants from foundations. However, another wonderful place to find support is from corporate grants. Learn more about where to find them.

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Capacity Grants: How to Find Them Fast

Running a nonprofit can be difficult. Between all of your duties, fundraising campaigns, and managing your staff, it is natural to sometimes feel like you are stretched thin. This is why capacity grants can be lifesaving. Read this article to discover how to find them fast in 2023.

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Karen Lee

11/13/23

Resource Library

9 Steps To Conducting A Needs Assessment For Your Nonprofit

Federal Government Grants: How to Find Them Fast

Starting a Charity: A 9-Step Beginner's Guide

How to Read a Form 990: 8 Things To Look For

How to Keep Track Of All Your Grants [Template Included]

6 Types Of 990 Forms Nonprofits File

Corporate Grants: How to Find Them Fast

Capacity Grants: How to Find Them Fast

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