✅ Getting Grant Ready for 2026 A Year-End Checklist for Nonprofit Leaders As 2025 draws to a close, most nonprofit teams are deep in the rush of year-end giving, donor outreach, and reporting. But once the calendar flips to January, it’s easy to realize the next round of grants is already upon us — and…
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Beyond the Next Grant: Building a Year-Round Funding Strategy for 2026 As we move into the final weeks of the year, many nonprofit teams are feeling the intensity that comes with the season. The surge in year-end giving, the growing needs of those you serve, and the constant communication that comes with donor campaigns, appeals,…
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Grant Writing Myths That Haunt Nonprofits — and the Truth Behind Them It’s the season of ghosts, ghouls, and things that go bump in the night — but for many nonprofit leaders, the real fright comes from something far less supernatural: grants. Every week, I speak with incredible nonprofit founders and executive directors who feel…
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One of the most common challenges nonprofit leaders share is: “We know grants are out there — but how do we actually find them?” With thousands of foundations, corporations, and other grant making entities offering funding, How do you even know where to start? Grant research is time consuming, confusing, and very overwhelming. The good…
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Current Operating Grant Opportunities for Nonprofits (Fall 2025) What is an Operating Grant vs. Program Grant vs. Capital Grant? Funders typically offer three main types of grant support, and understanding the distinctions is key to building a strong funding strategy: Operating Grants (sometimes called general support or unrestricted support): These cover an organization’s ongoing core…
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Turning Awareness into Action: Engaging Your Community During Hunger Action Month Every September, Hunger Action Month offers nonprofits a powerful moment to reflect on food insecurity and inspire collective action. While food-focused organizations naturally lead the charge, any nonprofit—whether operating in education, housing, healthcare, or social services—can amplify this cause in meaningful ways. “Hunger is…
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🌟 Impact Funding Solutions: Your Partner in Grant Success! 🌟 Are you a nonprofit organization striving to make a real difference in your community, but unsure how to navigate the complex world of grants? Look no further! Impact Funding Solutions is here to empower your mission with our team of dedicated and experienced grant writers.…
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September Grant Calendar: Key Fall Funding Deadlines Every Nonprofit Should Know As summer programs wind down and the crisp promise of fall fills the air, September marks an exciting and important time for nonprofit organizations. September brings with it a wealth of grant opportunities as private foundations and corporate giving programs open their fall application…
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Why June Is the Smartest Time to Launch Your Grant Strategy June might feel like a slower season for nonprofits—programs are running, schools are out, and vacations are on the horizon. But behind the scenes, funders are gearing up for one of the busiest periods of the grant calendar. Many major grant deadlines fall between…
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What Is Your Grant Success Rate? Understanding the Real Numbers Behind Grant Approvals As a grant writer, one of the most common questions I get asked during discovery calls is, “What is your success rate?” Honestly, I believe this is an unfair and often irrelevant question. When a nonprofit receives a grant, the credit should…
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