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Association Brain Food: 1.31.25

Reid All About it

Business Growth Hacking Lab To grow your membership and non-dues revenue to the next level, what changes must be made in marketing, tech, people, and business development? Hear about past client recapture, land and expand, referral strategies, and best practice proposal and pitch tactics. More info/register. More info/register.

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How to write a winning grant proposal

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Writing a proposal for a project grant can feel like a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it doesn’t need to be a bewildering endeavor. In this blog, we will share the key elements of a typical project proposal and best practices for how to approach drafting each section to help you secure the grant you seek.

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What do funders look for in grant proposal budgets?

Candid

Demonstrating credibility is one of the most important factors in a grant proposal. You may be surprised to learn that the budget in your proposal plays an important role in illustrating your organization’s credibility. Many funders look at your budget first, even before they read the narrative of your proposal. Good luck!

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Five green flags for funders in your grant proposal

Candid

Last year, we shared our crowdsourced list of red flags that funders look for in grant proposals—the things that immediately reveal the weak points in an application and raise questions about the organization’s credibility. Not surprisingly, the question we got most in response to that article was: What are green flags for funders?

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Association Brain Food: 12.6.24

Reid All About it

In 2025, Congress is likely to consider new tax increases on association revenue, such as membership dues, sponsorships, investment income and educational program revenue. AMS request for proposals (RFP). Luke Burgis [A revealing one to ponder.] Tax reform threat. More info/register. More info/register. CAE credit.

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Open for comment: Proposed changes to Candid’s taxonomy

Candid

Based largely on input we’ve received from individual organizations and partners, we’re proposing 205 changes to the PCS. Starting today and through August 5, 2023, we are making the proposed changes available for public comment. The PCS expanded on the NTEE and covers five facets: subjects ; populations ; support strategies (e.g.,

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Mitigating the impacts of a loss of a nonprofit revenue source

Candid

While we continue to monitor developments , here are some resources on how nonprofits can mitigate potential impacts: Diversifying nonprofit revenue streams Diversifying revenue streamsincluding with government grants so youre not dependent on one unsustainable source is not a new idea but perhaps a more urgent one.

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