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9/13/2023

The Ultimate Capital Campaign Toolkit for Nonprofits

Discover why capital campaign toolkits are vital for nonprofit success. Explore their crucial features and the transformative benefits they offer. Whether you seek a free resource or a strategic investment, learn how these practical toolkits empower effective campaigns and mission advancement.

9/12/2023

Top 6 Nonprofit Trends to Watch in 2024

Discover the dynamic landscape of the nonprofit sector in 2024. Explore the trends reshaping operations, supporter engagement, and impact. Get insights, examples, and strategies to leverage these trends for your organization's success.

9/7/2023

Navigating Nonprofit Chart of Accounts: A Beginner's Guide

Tackle nonprofit accounting with confidence through our guide on the nonprofit Chart of Accounts. Discover its significance, key elements, and advantages. Gain the knowledge needed to create your organization's Chart of Accounts.

9/5/2023

Is Instrumentl Worth It? Grant Management for Nonprofits

Learn how Instrumentl operates, its key features, and gain insights through comparisons with other grant databases. Real Instrumentl reviews will aid your assessment for the right fit.

9/5/2023

Decoding the Nonprofit Balance Sheet

This guide deciphers balance sheets, breaks down key components, interprets them, and offers essential tips for your nonprofit's financial well-being.

9/11/2023

Introducing Instrumentl’s Fall 2023 Release

The main focus of Instrumentl’s Fall 2023 Release centers on making Post-Award Management easier for teams. Instrumentl is now your all-in-one grant research and management platform.

8/29/2023

Demystifying IRS Form 990-N: What Nonprofits Should Know

Navigate nonprofit compliance with IRS Form 990 filing. This article provides insights into its importance, filing process, best practices, and pitfalls to avoid.

8/8/2023

How to Motivate Volunteers for Nonprofits

Maximize the impact of your nonprofit's volunteers through effective motivation strategies. Discover how to keep volunteers engaged and motivated to achieve the best results for your mission. In this article, we'll explore practical tips for managing a successful volunteer program and fostering meaningful connections with your organization's volunteers. Get started and unlock the full potential of your volunteer force today!

7/21/2023

How Do Nonprofit Organizations Help the Community?

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the significance of nonprofit organizations for communities. Explore the services they provide and their overall impact on creating a more just and equitable society. Get an overview of how nonprofits contribute as essential community resources. Dive in and discover the power of nonprofit organizations in making a difference.

7/5/2023

8 Nonprofit Consulting Firms in 2023

Discover how nonprofit consulting firms can alleviate the overwhelm of running a nonprofit organization. Learn about their services, expertise, and how they can assist you. Explore the top consulting firms in the industry. Get expert guidance and optimize your nonprofit's success.

8/10/2023

How to Build Successful Corporate Nonprofit Partnerships

Explore effective strategies for cultivating strong corporate nonprofit partnerships. Learn how to differentiate your organization, attract corporate support, and amplify your community impact. Start nurturing fruitful partnerships today!

8/10/2023

How to Create and Manage a Fundraising Calendar

With so much going on in a nonprofit organization, it can be difficult to keep track of important dates, campaigns, and other key fundraising milestones. That’s why fundraising calendars are so important. Read this article to learn more.

8/10/2023

The Importance of Nonprofit Impact Measurement in 2023

Unlock the power of nonprofit impact measurement to gauge your organization's success. Learn how to measure and evaluate your nonprofit's impact, ensuring you're on the right path. Discover best practices to enhance your impact measurement process.

8/10/2023

7 Interview Questions to Ask the Nonprofit Board of Directors

Identifying and recruiting the best people to sit on a nonprofit organization’s board is critical. With this guide, you will be able to identify and enlist strong, effective candidates for your nonprofit’s board of directors, ensuring a bright future for your organization.

8/9/2023

How to Create a Budget for a Nonprofit Organization in 2023

Learning how to create a budget for a nonprofit organization can be one of the hardest challenges you face. In this article, we’ll go over what a nonprofit budget is, why budgeting is so important, and some recommended best practices that will help your organization succeed.

3/20/2023

FoundationSearch vs. Granthub: In-Depth Analysis & Review

There are many grant search databases on the market, but two of the most well-known are FoundationSearch and GrantHub. In this article, we’ll walk you through the features of FoundationSearch vs. GrantHub, their pricing, customer reviews, and another alternative to consider.

3/14/2023

Introducing Instrumentl’s Spring 2023 Release

The main focus of Instrumentl’s Spring 2023 Release centers around further improving grant and funder tracking and making it easier for you to stay organized with all your opportunities.

3/13/2023

FDO vs. GrantHub vs. Instrumentl: Which Tool is Best for You in 2023?

Finding the right grant discovery and management platform for your nonprofit can be a challenge. To make things easier, we’ve researched three of the top grant platforms available today: Instrumentl, Foundation Directory Online, and GrantHub.

3/30/2023

Instrumentl Discount Code [2023]

Read this article to find out more about Instrumentl and to get your hands on some Instrumentl discount codes that you can use when you sign up!

8/9/2023

3 Best Grantfinder Online Alternatives & Competitors [2023]

Funding is critical for nonprofits, allowing them to extend their reach in the world. However, it’s not always easy to find opportunities if you don’t know what you’re looking for. That’s where grant discovery platforms like GrantFinder come in. But there are many great alternatives to it.

2/24/2023

FoundationSearch vs. GrantStation: In-Depth Analysis & Review

We're taking a look at two of the most popular options on the market today: FoundationSearch vs. GrantStation. We will compare their features, pricing, reviews, and more to help you pick the best value grant discovery platform.

2/17/2023

FoundationSearch Pricing: Which Plan is Best for You?

FoundationSearch’s pricing might make you question whether it is worth it for the price. So how do you know if FoundationSearch is the right database option for you? This article will help you decide.

2/15/2023

GrantStation Pricing: Which Plan is Best for You?

In this handy guide, you will learn all about the grant discovery platform GrantStation and its pricing options and receive a comprehensive breakdown of what your organization will get with a subscription to this platform.

2/13/2023

GrantStation Discount Code [2023]

This article a comprehensive GrantStation discount code guide, detailing the available discounts and savings available to nonprofit professionals who are interested in leveraging GrantStation’s services. We will dig deep into the available discounts and how they can be redeemed.

2/10/2023

FoundationSearch vs. GrantHub vs. Instrumentl: Which Tool is Best for You in 2023?

This article summarizes and analyzes three grant tools—FoundationSearch vs. GrantHub vs. Instrumentl. It will guide you through the features of each grant discovery platform, noting key differences and similarities, and helping you identify which platform is the best choice for you.

2/28/2023

Fluxx Grantseeker Pricing: Which Plan is Best for You?

Wondering if your nonprofit should invest in Fluxx Grantseeker to boost its fundraising efforts? Let’s take a look at Fluxx Grantseeker pricing, features, and how it compares to alternative tools to find out.

2/6/2023

Is GrantStation Worth It?

GrantStation helps provide nonprofits, educational institutions, and government agencies with the tools they need to find new potential funding sources.But is GrantStation worth it? Read the article to find out.

1/31/2023

Is GrantWatch Worth It?

If you’re looking to optimize your grant proposal process, you might have considered signing up for one of these platforms. And one of the names you might have seen suggested is GrantWatch. But is GrantWatch really worth it?

1/25/2023

GrantHub Pricing: Which Plan is Best for You?

One of the most commonly used software is GrantHub, a cloud-based management system.In this post, we will go over GrantHub’s pricing and features to help you determine if it’s the right fit for your organization.

1/23/2023

Is GrantHub Worth It?

Praised for its intuitive design, GrantHub is an online grant management software that helps nonprofits and grant consultants manage their proposals. But is GrantHub worth it, or would your nonprofit do better with an alternative?

1/3/2023

Foundation Directory Online vs. GrantStation: In-Depth Analysis & Review

Shopping around for the best value grant discovery platform for your nonprofit? Torn between Foundation Directory Online (FDO) and GrantStation? Read this article to help you make the most informed decision.

1/5/2023

FoundationSearch vs. GrantWatch vs. Instrumentl: Which Tool is Best for You in 2023?

In this article, we’ll compare three of the top grant platforms available: FoundationSearch, GrantWatch, and Instrumentl. We’ll look at each platform’s features in depth, as well as pricing structures and user reviews to help you make the most informed choice for your organization.

8/10/2023

5 Steps To Perfect Post-Award Grants Management with Rachel Werner

In this 1-hour workshop with Rachel Werner, we explore the necessity of post-award compliance, especially for government funding, thinking about go-no go for grant opportunities to ensure you can manage the funding and more.

12/2/2022

Foundation Directory Online Pricing: Which Plan is Best for You?

It isn't always clear what features do you get access to within different pricing plans. The following article will help you come to an in-depth understanding of Foundation Directory Online’s pricing options and provide a comprehensive breakdown of what each subscription level offers.

8/9/2023

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.

8/10/2023

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.

10/26/2022

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.

8/10/2023

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.

8/9/2023

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.

8/10/2023

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.

8/9/2023

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.

8/2/2023

The Best Grant Writing Courses in 2023

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.

8/10/2023

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.

8/9/2023

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.

8/9/2023

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.

8/9/2023

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.

8/9/2023

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.

8/10/2023

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.

7/23/2023

The Ultimate How-To Guide for Grant Reports (with Templates)

This article explores what a grant report is, what should be included in your grant report, five easy steps to write a grant report, and sample grant reporting templates.

8/9/2023

How to Choose the Right Grant Management Software for Nonprofits

Grant management software takes the administrative grunt work out of the grants process, allowing nonprofit personnel more time to focus on their mission and the patrons they serve. But how do you choose the one that's right for you? Read our comprehensive guide to learn more.

8/9/2023

The Best Grant Research Tools of 2023

Finding and using the best grant research tools is crucial to grantseeking success. This post explores what grant research tools are, 11 of the best resources, and then how to use these tools effectively for your nonprofit (or clients).

8/9/2023

Grant Writing Best Practices: The Ultimate List of 2023 Tips

Knowing grant writing best practices can make or break your application. In this post, we explore best communication practices to follow with funders, best grant writing practices for proposals, what to do when updating or repurposing proposals, and more.

10/26/2022

Grant Ethics BINGO w/ Amanda Day, GPC & Kimberly Hays de Muga, GPC

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Amanda Day, GPC & Kimberly Hays de Muga, GPC will cover a whole host of ethical scenarios and how to handle them.

8/10/2023

Grant Writing for Nonprofits: Essential Strategies and Tips

No idea where to start when it comes to writing grants for nonprofits? In this guide, we dig into what the different types of grants are, how to find grants for your nonprofit, and how to write a grant proposal in 7 steps.

8/9/2023

How to Create a Grant Application Pipeline for Tracking [in 2023]

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.

10/24/2022

What are Nonprofit Program Evaluation Methods? Grant Writing 101

In this article, we answer the question of what are nonprofit program evaluations, what are the most common evaluation methods, how to decide which evaluation method is best for your nonprofit and more.

8/10/2023

Grant Management Process: What is It & Best Practices [in 2023]

In this post, we answer what is grant management for both grant makers and grant seekers, why having a grant management process is important, how nonprofits manage grants, and common mistakes nonprofits make when managing their grants.

8/10/2023

Is There a Grant Writing Season?

Curious whether or not a grant writing season exists? In this post, we explore when grant writing season is, how to plan for the upcoming grant season, and what tools to help you with managing grant writing season.

8/10/2023

What is a Budget Narrative? Grant Writing 101

Curious what a budget narrative is? In this post, we explore what budget narratives are, how to write a good narrative, and what a budget narrative should include. We even dig into common strengths and mistakes people make when preparing budget narratives.

8/9/2023

Grant Preparedness: 12 Questions to Ask Before Writing

Are you ready for grants? In this article, one of our partners, Matt Hugg, details twelve questions you should definitely ask your organization before you start writing your next grant. These are key questions to help you make sure your organization has the best shot of winning more funding.

8/10/2023

26 Common Questions Grant Funders Often Ask

In this post, we explore popular questions grant funders ask about nonprofits, projects that need to be funded, budgets, and more. We'll dig into why funders ask these questions and how you should answer these grant application questions.

8/8/2023

How to Become a Grant Writer: The Ultimate Guide

Wondering how to become a grant writer? In this post, we explore why grant writing makes for a great career, 7 steps to become a grant writer, and answer frequently asked questions on becoming a grant writer.

7/13/2023

How to Manage Grants: The Ultimate Checklist & More

This post explores must-dos when it comes to grant management, best practices to adopt when tackling grant management and how to manage a grant.

8/9/2023

Grant Writing Calendar: How to Better Manage Your Grants

In this post, we explore what a grant calendar is, how to create a template for yourself in managing your grants, and how to use Instrumentl as your ultimate grant calendar.

8/10/2023

How to Write a Grant Report: Templates, Tips and More

Not sure how to write a grant report? In this post, we dig into five steps you can follow to write a grant report, templates for grant reports, and other tips for preparing your grant report.

8/9/2023

35 Grant Statistics for 2023: The Ultimate List

Curious what some of the biggest trends in grants are? In this post, we'll share statistics on grantmaking foundations, federal grant statistics, corporate grant statistics, and more.

8/9/2023

49 Grant Writing Resources: The Ultimate List in 2023

Looking for the most comprehensive list of grant writing resources? Look no further. In this post, we break down the best grant writing resources for everyone regardless of whether you're a beginner or an advanced grant writer.

8/9/2023

How Many Grants Should I Apply For?

Everyone has asked this question before. How many grants should you apply for? The answer depends. In this post, we dig into how to set a SMART grants goal that your nonprofit can achieve, as well as provide a way to figure out how many grants you may want to apply for.

8/10/2023

Top 15 Things to Do Before You Write a Grant

Ever wonder if you're doing the right things before starting a grant? In this post, we'll dig into the things you should do before you actually start preparing your next grant application. This article will be helpful for you whether you're an individual grant writer or find yourself on a team.

8/10/2023

Nonprofit Grant Readiness Guide 2023 [+Checklist Template]

What makes one nonprofit grant ready? Learn what are the signs to watch out for when it comes to your readiness, go through a grant readiness checklist before you submit your application, and more.

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