Grant Writing & Funding

How to Prevent Losing Your Nonprofit's Tax-Exempt Status Do you know if your nonprofit organization is in jeopardy of losing your tax-exempt status? Or if you are a nonprofit consultant, do you know how much money you should be setting aside for taxes? Find out today with the red flags that Noura Almasri discusses! ------------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources 🤩 Want to Join the 2-Day Nonprofit Consulting Conference happening August 25th and 26th, 2022? Click here: https://nonprofitconsultingconference.com/ 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: Get sample grants, logic models, videos, and more. Start to write winning grants! https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-master-course/ ------------------------------------------------------ About Noura Noura Alsmari is an Enrolled Agent and the founder of Noura's Books, a Tax and Accounting Firm. She has a master's degree in Business Information Technology from DePaul University and 22 years of accounting experience and 15 years of nonprofit experience. Noura’s Books is also a proud silver sponsor of the Nonprofit Consulting Conference happening on August 25th and 25th, 2022. Click here for more information: https://nonprofitconsultingconference.com/ For the full show notes and freebies, jump over to: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/227 Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/ ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources

Knowing where to find grant funding sources is so crazy important to win grant funds. But just Googling ‘grant funding’ is not a good use of your time. In fact, you will go down a never-ending rabbit hole that will lead to a full-time potato chip obsession. Plus, you will waste your time. The other thing that is trying? ------------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources 🤩 Want to Join the 2-Day Nonprofit Consulting Conference happening August 25th and 26th, 2022? Click here: https://nonprofitconsultingconference.com/ 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: Get sample grants, logic models, videos, and more. Start to write winning grants! https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-master-course/ ------------------------------------------------------ What We Discuss: Introduction of Foundant Technologies Tammy’s Story with Nonprofit Organizations The Learning Curve to Online Technology for Grant Research The Core of Foundant Technologies in Philanthropy Grant Management Magic Best Practices in Grant Software 3 Most Popular Features in Foundant How Foundations Can Give Out Scholarships Accounting and Running Financial Grant Reports For more information: https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/226 About Foundant Technologies: https://www.foundant.com/ ------------------------------------------------------ 🤩 Want to Join the 2-Day Nonprofit Consulting Conference happening August 25th and 26th, 2022? Click here: https://nonprofitconsultingconference.com/ ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources ------------------------------------------------------ Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! If you have any questions, feel free to email holly@grantwritingandfunding.com I’d love to connect with you! Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/ ✨✨ Visit www.grantwritingandfunding.com to get the proven G.R.A.N.T.S. formula to write winning grants ✨✨

Why Transitioning into Nonprofit Consultants is a Good Career Move Do you want to transition into a career by working with nonprofit organizations? If you said, "YES!" then there is more than one job out there for you! One job, often overlooked, is to serve nonprofit organizations by running your own business. ------------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources 🤩 Want to Join the 2-Day Nonprofit Consulting Conference happening August 25th and 26th, 2022? Click here: https://nonprofitconsultingconference.com/ ------------------------------------------------------ Many people are attracted to this idea since they are still able be in the charity sector, but are also able to make a profit and work their own schedule. Nonprofit consultants come in all shapes and sizes :) You could be any of the following (or more!): ✨ Grant Writer ✨ Funding Developer ✨ Donor Nurturer ✨ Board Trainer ✨ Strategic Planner ✨ Fundraising Events Coordinator ✨ And so much more... It’s a great thing that Mandy Pearce and Mazarine Treyz come on the podcast to discuss jobs for nonprofit consultants. They have both been nonprofit consultants for well over a decade and share some valuable lessons for those considering moving into this new career path. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction to Job Opportunities in the Non-profit Sector 3:05 Job opportunities for nonprofit consultants 4:18 How the Great Resignation Has Affected Nonprofit Jobs 5:35 Why Transitioning into Nonprofit Consultancy Could Be Your Next Move 6:06 500,000+ Jobs Open in Nonprofit Sector 8:26 Why Hiring Consultants Can Help Your Nonprofit’s Cashflow

Do Not Use These Words In Your Grant Proposals There are certain words and things that you should NOT include in your grant proposals! I often teach about what to DO in your grant writing (such as in the Grant Writer Master Course), but I haven’t really said, “Don’t do this!” Therefore, this episode is dedicated to what NOT to do in your grant writing. #1 Don’t Use Ambiguous Language #2: Don’t Use the Word Very or Rarely #3 Don’t Use Emotional Language #4 Don’t Use Poetic Language #5 Don’t Use Academic Language #6 Don’t Use Too Much Scientific Language There you have it! Those are some tips on what NOT to do when writing grant proposals! For more information: https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/224 ------------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources 🤩 Want to Join the 2-Day Nonprofit Consulting Conference happening August 25th and 26th, 2022? Click here: https://nonprofitconsultingconference.com/ 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: Get sample grants, logic models, videos, and more. Start to write winning grants! https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-master-course/ ——————————————————————————— Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! If you have any questions, feel free to email holly@grantwritingandfunding.com I’d love to connect with you! Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/ ✨✨ Visit www.grantwritingandfunding.com to get the proven G.R.A.N.T.S. formula to write winning grants ✨✨

Tips for Grant Writers to Work Better With Nonprofits Clients Communication is key with any relationship. If you are a freelance grant writer, being able to be transparent with your work is key in ensuring that all the grants are getting written on time. If you are a nonprofit leader, getting those documents over to your grant writer is instrumental in making sure the grant gets submitted on time. —------------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-master-course/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Freelance Grant Writer Master Course to launch and grow a freelance grant writing business: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/ 🤗☕👉 Join the Nonprofit Strategic Planning Master Course to schedule out your year and to increase diverse funding strategies: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/nonprofit-strategic-planning/ —------------------------------------------------------ Steve Boland, founder of Next in Nonprofits, shares his decades of knowledge and experience about how consultants and nonprofits can best collaborate. What We Discuss ✅ Steve’s Experience with a Degree in Nonprofit Work ✅ How Grant Writers can Collaborate with Nonprofits ✅ Why A Grant Writer Isn’t a Program Manager ✅ Different Types of Nonprofit Clients ✅ Why Grant Writers Might Be Asked to Develop New Projects ✅ How to Handle Nonprofit Organization’s Expectations ✅ Why Weekly Meetings are Key in Collaboration ✅ Why a Grant Writer Consultant can Help a Nonprofit Leader Favor, please? If you love this YouTube channel, would you please do me a favor and subscribe! That way you can easily find videos to advance your nonprofit or consultancy! Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/ ✨✨ Visit www.grantwritingandfunding.com to join the Hub Haven!

How Much do Freelance Grant Writers Make? The answer to “What Can Freelance Grant Writers Make?” can be complex. The thing is, freelance grant writers can earn as much money as they want. ------------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources 👩🏿‍🤝‍👩🏽😊Join the Grant Professional Mentorship to be in a community of Freelance Grant Writers: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-professional-mentorship-for-freelance-grant-writers/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Want to get paid to write grants? Join the Freelance Grant Writer Master Course to launch and grow a freelance grant writing business: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/ ——————————————————————————— ✅What is your grant writing experience? ✅ Where are your clients located? ✅ What type of grant writing services do you offer? ✅ What is your confidence in pricing your value? ✅ What are your goals? ✅ What are your expenses? Want more on freelance grant writing? Check out our free training and resources to support you in your freelance grant writing and nonprofit consultancy! To learn more about this episode, click here: https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/222 To learn more about our Mentorship, click here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-professional-mentorship-for-freelance-grant-writers/ Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/ Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! If you have any questions, feel free to email holly@grantwritingandfunding.com I’d love to connect with you! ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources

Lessons Learned as a Nonprofit Executive Director & Nonprofit Consultant Being a nonprofit executive director isn’t always easy or simple. There are definitely challenges that nonprofit executives face, such as: ✅ Keeping focused on the vision ✅ Not mission drifting ✅ Finding money to fund the nonprofit’s programs ✅ Keeping up with payroll ✅ Understanding strategic planning ✅ And so much more… —------------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: Get sample grants, logic models, videos, and more. Start to write winning grants! https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-master-course/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Want to get paid to write grants? Join the Freelance Grant Writer Master Course to launch and grow a freelance grant writing business: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/ 🤗☕👉 Want to increase funding strategies for your Nonprofit? Join the Nonprofit Strategic Planning Master Course to schedule out your year and to increase diverse funding strategies: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/nonprofit-strategic-planning/ —------------------------------------------------------ It’s a good thing that Dolph Goldenburg, founder of Successful Nonprofits, comes on the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to discuss his lessons learned as an executive director and as a nonprofit consultant. Dolph shares an authentic look at how he suffered burnout and resigned as a nonprofit director. He also shares how taking a sabbatical and traveling are what helped him redirect his journey. This led to his current position as a nonprofit consultant. The lessons he has learned along the way include: ✅ Recognizing red flags ✅ Negotiating with funding sources ✅ Being a value-based consultant ✅ And so much more What We Discuss ✨ 0:00 HERE ✨ 0:53 Grant Reviewer Course ✨ 4:09 Overcoming Burnout ✨ 5:09 How to Know if a Job isn’t a Good Fit ✨ 8:51 Looking Inward into Nonprofit Pain Points ✨ 11:40 How to Look for Signs of Nonprofit Burnout ✨ 13:30 How Being Values-Based Helps to Attract the Right People ✨ 21:53 Why Paying Your Nonprofit Staff a Living Wage is Vital to Nonprofit Health ✨ 23:00 Why Nonprofit Attrition Rates Can Be the Funder’s Fault ✨ 23:30 Why You Need to Not Underbid on a Grant Application ✨ 29:30 How to Renegotiate with a Funding Source ✨ 35:51 Why Talking to Funders is so Important To find out more about Dolph, check out all the show notes here: https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/221.

4 Benefits of Becoming a Federal Grant Reviewer Becoming a federal grant reviewer is so important for the following reasons: #1: Increases your grant writing skills #2: Improves your ability to get grants #3: Increases professional development #4: Increases your income —------------------------------------------------------ 👉💰🖥️ Become a Federal Grant Reviewer Course: Get videos, 57-page federal agency reviewer link Guide, a Workbook, and a CANVA Resume Template! https://grantwritingandfunding.com/become-a-federal-grant-reviewer/ ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources —------------------------------------------------------ A crucial way to fast-track your grant writing is to become a federal grant reviewer. You do not have to be a grant writer or have a PhD. You just need to have experience (unpaid or paid) in the subject area of the grant and have the internet. However, every single federal agency has a different application process! 🤦‍♀️ But what is similar are the benefits that you get from being a federal grant reviewer! A federal grant reviewer is someone (non-federal) who reviews federal grant applications. Why is this beneficial for you as a grant writer? What We Discuss ✨ 0:53 Grant Reviewer Course ✨ 1:10 Federal Grant Reviewer Explained ✨ 2:52 Subject Matter Expert ✨ 5:34 Benefits of Being a Federal Grant Reviewer ✨ 5:42 Learn What Grant Reviewers Experience ✨ 6:11 Why Grants are Denied ✨ 7:22 Increase Professional Development ✨ 7:57 Get a Stipend For more, visit: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/220 To get the NEW “Become a Federal Grant Reviewer” Course: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/become-a-federal-grant-reviewer/

Finding out how much time to spend working in your businesses vs. on your business can be overwhelming. Even the most seasoned nonprofit consultants and freelance grant writers can find themselves scratching their heads and working on the weekends to “get it all done” (which is impossible). —------------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources 💌✨ 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: Get sample grants, logic models, videos, and more. Start to write winning grants! https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-master-course/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Want to get paid to write grants? Join the Freelance Grant Writer Master Course to launch and grow a freelance grant writing business: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/ 🤗☕👉 Want to increase funding strategies for your Nonprofit? Join the Nonprofit Strategic Planning Master Course: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/nonprofit-strategic-planning/ —------------------------------------------------------ If you are spending 85 percent of your time on your administration, then it definitely isn’t a good use of your time. You need clients to get paid. In this episode, Mandy Pearce (Funding for Good)and Mazarine Treyz (Wild Woman Fundraising) come on the Grant Writing & Funding podcast show to discuss how to manage your time. You get to hear how these influencers and nonprofit consultants have created systems, plans, and even boundaries. What We Discuss In This Episode: ✨ 4:18 Time Working In vs. On Business ✨ 5:01 Consulting Goals ✨ 8:27 The Upper Limit Problem ✨ 9:57 Business Sustainability ✨ 10:50 Outsourcing Tasks ✨ 12:44 Starting Your Consultancy when Working Full-Time ✨ 22:40 How to Not Compromise Your Values as a Consultant ✨ 25:44 How to Plan Your Services ✨ 26:18 You Can Turn Clients Away ✨ 29:36 Boundaries & Values in Your Consultancy ✨ 34:34 Nonprofit Consulting Conference Sneak Peek For more about the Nonprofit Consulting Conference, presented by Foundant Technologies, visit: https://nonprofitconsultingconference.com/ For more about Mandy and Mazarine, visit: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/219 Thanks for listening! Holly Rustick Expert Grant Writer & Bestselling Author https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/ Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener?

Top Tips from a Researcher: How to Write a Logic Model Template What We Discuss In This Episode: ✨ What a logic model is ✨ All the elements in a logic model ✨ The difference between outcome and output ✨ How a logic model can help create your evaluation plan ✨ Added logic model samples and examples James Pann received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin. He obtained his M.S.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Miami. Dr. Pann completed his clinical internship at Nova Southeastern University Community Mental Health Center in neuropsychology, behavioral medicine, and adult and child psychotherapy. Additionally, he had a postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric behavioral medicine at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Miami/ Jackson Memorial Medical Center. He also completed a Family Therapy Externship at the Center for Family Studies at the University of Miami. —------------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Visit www.grantwritingandfunding.com for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources 💌✨ 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: Get sample grants, logic models, videos, and more. Start to write winning grants! https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-master-course/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Want to get paid to write grants? Join the Freelance Grant Writer Master Course to launch and grow a freelance grant writing business: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-course/ 🤗☕👉 Want to increase funding strategies for your Nonprofit? Join the Nonprofit Strategic Planning Master Course to schedule out your year and to increase diverse funding strategies: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/nonprofit-strategic-planning/ ———————————————————————————— Dr. Pann has been Principal Consultant of EvalNetwork, a research and evaluation consulting firm, since 2000. EvalNetwork specializes in working with education, health and human service organizations and grant making entities. The firm has worked on a wide variety of projects, from systems of care and other collaborations, to substance abuse, mental health and afterschool programs, with organizations of all sizes. EvalNetwork has worked as evaluator or research partner on local and national projects funded by foundations and government agencies. Dr. Pann is also an Associate Professor at the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education where he focuses on teaching program evaluation and conducting research and evaluation projects. Dr. Pann is interested in the use of program evaluation approaches to study and improve educational, health and human service programs. He is a licensed psychologist in Florida and an active member of the American Evaluation Association. Find out more at: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/218 Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener?