2026 Starts Now Lock in Funding for the New Year (and Beyond) The grants you’ll win next year are being planned today. If your nonprofit is like most, you’re ending the year juggling programs, reports, and year-end fundraising leaving little time to plan ahead for 2026. But the truth is: the most successful organizations don’t…
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✅ 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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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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How Accessibility Strengthens Your Nonprofit’s Impact and Reach This July marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)—a landmark civil rights law that prohibited discrimination and opened doors for millions of people with disabilities across the United States (ADA.gov). As nonprofit leaders, we have a renewed opportunity to reflect on our own…
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6 Smart Revenue Streams Every Nonprofit Should Explore Unlock Financial Resilience for Your Mission Nearly 50% of U.S. nonprofits rely on a single source of funding.— Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) and yet……. Nonprofits with three or more revenue streams are 60% more likely to survive long-term economic downturns.— Nonprofit Finance Fund Many nonprofits rely…
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What Funders Are Looking for Right Now (Summer 2025 Trends in Grantmaking) As we enter the summer of 2025, many nonprofit leaders are shifting gears—balancing program delivery, vacation schedules, and fiscal year planning. But one thing that shouldn’t slow down is your grant strategy. Why? Because funders aren’t taking a break, and many are actively…
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How to Attract Corporate Sponsors: 7 Strategies Every Nonprofit Should Know Corporate sponsors offer more than just funding—they bring credibility, visibility, and partnerships that can support your mission long-term. With corporate giving expected to reach $21 billion in 2025 in the United States, an increase of 2.6%, and over 65% of Fortune 500 companies offering matching…
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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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Boosting Online Donations: 7 Easy Wins for Your Nonprofit Website In today’s digital-first world, your nonprofit’s website isn’t just a brochure — it’s a fundraising engine. Yet many organizations unintentionally leave money on the table with donation pages that are hard to find, confusing to use, or simply uninspiring. The good news? You don’t need…
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