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Luck Is Not a Strategy: The Process of Effectively Securing Grants

A resilient grantseeking program survives both denials and awards. Find out how to adopt a consistent process that will foster a strategic approach.

September 10, 2021

Marketing and Communications

Highlights and Tools from the 2021 State of Grantseeking Report

The 2021 State of Grantseeking Report sheds light on current trends in grantseeking and more. Discover how you can invest in your organizational growth!

August 30, 2021

Grant Writing

How to Build a Proven Simple and Easy Funder-Friendly Budget

Discover how to make your budget provide a consistent sketch of what you're proposing so that the funder will want to know more and potentially get on board.

June 15, 2021

Web Development

Introducing: Boost Collections from TechSoup

TechSoup Boost now features curated collections of discounts. Get help with grant writing and donor management, hardware, websites, and digital marketing.

May 28, 2021

Marketing and Communications

4 Steps to Getting Started with Google Ads for Nonprofits

Google Ads is a powerful tool that nonprofits can use to grow their audiences. Discover how you can access free search ads through Google Ad Grants and more!

May 10, 2021

Marketing and Communications

5 Key Priorities to Include in a Grant Proposal

FIRST is an acronym that summarizes the five key priorities you will need to convey to funders about your proposed program or project. Find more about it!

March 10, 2021

Grant Writing

Increase Your Grant Prospects with These Helpful Resources

Grantseeking is a vital part of any nonprofit's operations. Read more to get a list of some useful grant directories and resources that we've compiled.

March 05, 2021

Marketing and Communications

What Do Funders Look for in a Grant Proposal?

In this second blog post in the series, you will find two very important things to keep in mind when you are preparing your grant proposal. Discover more!

March 03, 2021

Grant Writing

Grantmaker Tech Trends That Nonprofits Should Know About

Technology tools and practices have evolved in philanthropy. Find out which are the three key trends that are affecting both funders and nonprofit partners!

March 01, 2021

Education

How to Assess Return on Investment for Grant Writing and Management

The grant writing process itself can be extremely valuable to your organization. Find out how you can benefit beyond the award itself.

February 22, 2021

Grant Writing

Prospecting for Gold: How to Win More Grants at Your Nonprofit

Grants are an essential source of income for many nonprofits. Find out some best practices to use at your nonprofit to win more grants in 2021 and beyond.

February 01, 2021

Grant Writing

The Second Round of PPP Loans: What Your Organization Needs to Know

Find out more about the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program and the application process, whether this is the first or second time you apply.

January 22, 2021