General operating expenses and the truth about nonprofit overhead
Overhead, referring to nonprofit overhead expenses, (also known as administrative costs or general operating expenses) is a common buzzword in grant writing —...
Foster relationships with companies by starting with employee matching gifts
The world of corporate donations is all too often complicated and difficult to decipher. Companies like WalMart, Amgen, and Bank of America, for example,...
How to prepare for a successful site visit from a foundation
Foundations and other funders may request a site visit before they approve funding for a grant. This is often a typical part of...
Nonprofit compliance tips for avoiding fundraising penalties
In our culture that celebrates autonomy and independence, we may be inclined to throw caution to the wind when we come face-to-face with...
How crowdfunding has changed the face of charity
Believe it or not, sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo are for more than neat projects and games. They can also be powerful platforms...
Great revenue sources to strengthen your nonprofit fundraising
We at Professional Grant Writers often talk about the importance of diversifying your nonprofit's income stream. Though we specialize in grant writing, we...
Integrate grant writing into a diversified fundraising plan
So many nonprofits associate fundraising exclusively with grant writing. But the truth is that grant writing is an extremely competitive process, and because...
Is your organization compliant with state charitable solicitation requirements?
Many nonprofit executives incorrectly believe that 501(c)(3) organizations can fundraise without limitation. Having an 501(c)(3) determination letter from the IRS does not necessarily...
The importance of fundraising compliance
For many nonprofits, fundraising and grant writing are critical initiatives that support key program services and activities. Fundraising engages all members of your...
The Guide to Developing a Complete Nonprofit Fundraising Strategy
You wouldn’t start off on a road trip without packing a map or checking your GPS, would you? No, probably not. You shouldn’t start...