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Finding Grants

Uncover the winning strategies for finding the perfect grants for your nonprofit.

Grant Prospecting

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.

Grant Prospecting

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.

Grant Prospecting

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.

Grant Prospecting

4 Types of Grants for Nonprofits [Plus 9 Diverse Funding Sources]

This post explores the four types of grants for nonprofits, common types of grants based on funder, as well as common uses for nonprofit grants and how to find grants for your nonprofit.

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Find New Funders in Your Backyard Playbook

Explore the playbook to connect with untapped funding sources nearby.

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Writing Grants

Learn how to craft grant proposals that set you apart and win more funding.

Grant Writing

7 Unexpected Ways Nonprofits Can Use AI to Win More Grants

Explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming grant writing by assisting in proposal development, streamlining processes, and uncovering unexpected applications beyond traditional writing and editing. Learn practical ways to integrate AI into your grant-seeking efforts.

Grant Writing

Government vs Foundation Grants: Key Differences in Writing for Federal vs Private Funders

Learn the key differences in writing successful government vs. foundation grant proposals. This guide offers tips on tailoring your approach for each funder type, helping you excel in both areas and increase your chances of securing funding for your nonprofit.

Grant Writing

How Much Money Can I Ask This Foundation For? How To Determine The Size of A Grant Request

Knowing how much to ask for in a grant can be stressful. This post explores 3 factors to ask when figuring out how much to ask for. We'll dig into tools you can use starting today to know exactly what you should ask for in your next grant application.

Grant Writing

How to Write a General Operating Grant Proposal in 2025

In this post, we'll dig into what general operating support is, give you tips to write an effective general operating grant proposal, and leave you with clear examples of general operating support grant proposals.

10 Best Lessons from 10 Best Grant Writing Experts

Uncover 10 best-kept secrets and winning strategies experts swear by.

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Managing Grants

Learn the ropes of effectively managing grants once they are awarded.

Grant Management & Collaboration

Moves Management for Grant Writers: Turn Funders into Long-Term Partners

Discover how adopting moves management strategies can transform your grant-seeking efforts by nurturing long-term funder relationships, increasing grant renewals, and securing multi-year funding. Learn how Instrumentl's features can streamline this process for your nonprofit.

Grant Management & Collaboration

From Chaos to Clarity: Streamlining Grant Management with Instrumentl

Discover how CISPA transformed its grant management process using Instrumentl. This article explores how streamlining tasks, centralizing deadlines, and reducing administrative burdens helped improve efficiency. Learn how even small and mid-sized nonprofits can achieve measurable results with the right tools.

Grant Management & Collaboration

How the LA LGBT Center Transformed Grant Management with Instrumentl

Discover how the LA LGBT Center transformed its grant management with Instrumentl. Mitch Carr, Manager of Foundation and Institutional Relations, shares how the platform improved efficiency, boosted productivity, and supported the Center’s $5 million grant portfolio and funding efforts.

Grant Management & Collaboration

Transforming Grant Management at the University of Illinois with Instrumentl

Follow Laura Clark’s journey from managing foundation relationships at the University of Illinois to streamlining grant management with Instrumentl. Discover how Instrumentl’s features helped her win team support and prepare for future growth.

Winning Grants Together: A Blueprint for Nonprofit Team Success

Learn how to efficiently work together as a team to find, prepare, write, and win more grants as a team.

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Nonprofit Success

Explore topics and strategies for running a successful nonprofit organization.

Nonprofit Fundraising

Secrets to Securing In-Kind Donations: Advice From An Expert

Discover the secrets of an in-kind donation, and learn how to successfully secure in-kind donations from companies to support fundraising events.

Nonprofit Fundraising

How are Nonprofits Funded? 7 Fundraising Strategies

Explore comprehensive funding strategies for nonprofits with a focus on efficiency using Instrumentl to find grants. Gain insights into optimizing funding efforts for organizational growth and sustainability.

Nonprofit Fundraising

How To Ask A Foundation For Their Grant Funding And Win

In this guide, we'll provide tools and strategies to navigate research overload, engage foundation staff effectively, and make impactful "asks."

Nonprofit Fundraising

Best Practices for Nonprofit Compliance

Dive into the realm of federal awards and the stringent compliance requirements nonprofits must meet to maximize these resources. This comprehensive guide provides insights, strategies, and essential information for navigating nonprofit compliance within the context of federal awards.

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