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Check out what’s in motion with our phenomenal team and partners across the country to close the and racial wealth gap created by historic interlocking systems of oppression. #DontStopWontStop #DoingTheWork #TransformingSystems

You Can Do It All  With Instrumentl Find relevant grants, secure more funding, effortlessly manage awards, and scale your team’s impact—experience the future of grant management with Instrumentl. https://lnkd.in/efwVPvGY 

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬: 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 🤔🤯Misconception : Grants will fund your organization. False! It takes more than just being tax-exempt to secure grant funding. But don't worry, we'll walk you through how to build the infrastructure needed to attract donors and sustain fundraising efforts.

The connections formed during the Cleveland EDI are one of the most valuable outcomes of the program. Today is the last day to apply for the 2024 - 2025 cohort! You can apply using the link below. Greater Cleveland Partnership, Cleveland Development Advisors, Cleveland Neighborhood Progress

Want to know more about the #AMPTGrant? You can watch the full AMPT Grant Info Session now on our YouTube Channel! Get all your AMPT Grant questions answered by AMPT's very own Ana Agarrat Abel! Watch now below and be sure to subscribe for more upcoming informational videos! #AMPTUp #Grant #InfoSession #WatchNow #BlackNonprofits #LatineNonprofits #ChicagoNonprofits #AMPT

Special thanks to CalMatters for including CASBO CEO Tatia Davenport in their story on ESSER funds. In case you missed it, check out the article at the link below. #casbo #casboinspires #esserfunding #publiceducation #schoolbusiness

Interested in boosting your financial literacy? 📚 Explore various options to enhance your financial know-how: from online courses and workshops to books and podcasts, there are countless resources available to help you gain valuable insights and skills in managing your finances effectively. Take the first step towards financial empowerment today! 💰 #FinancialLiteracy #LearningOptions #EmpowerYourself

The average state grew its grant funding by 11.5% from 2021 to 2022. But one state saw a massive 45% increase! 🚀 Another dropped by 47% 😬 Our latest analysis of the 🇺🇸 U.S. Grant Funding Landscape 🇺🇸 reveals surprising shifts that could reshape your nonprofit’s grant strategy. Discover: 1️⃣ The top 5 states leading in grant awards 2️⃣ Where funding is growing the fastest 3️⃣ How the number of grants correlates with total funding available 🔗 See where your state ranks in the comments! #GrantFunding #GrantStrategy #InstrumentlInsights #FundingLandscape Many thanks to contributions from the grant experts sharing their advice on how to navigate changing grant trends: Lauren Wiskerson, CFRE, Jacob B Chase, Veronica Kulon, Teresa Huff, ACNP, Julie Starr, BA, MPS, and Jan Spackman 👏

𝟑 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 As a nonprofit founder, it's easy to believe that grants are the solution to all your funding problems. But are they really? In this podcast episode, the host highlights three common misconceptions that many founders have about grants and grant writing. The first misconception is that grants will fund your organization. While it's true that grants can provide a significant amount of funding, they are not a magic solution. Founders who chase after grants they won't qualify for end up wasting valuable time and resources. Instead, focus on building a strong infrastructure that will attract donors and make your organization grant-ready. The second misconception is that grants are a one-and-done fundraising activity. Unfortunately, writing a grant proposal is just the tip of the iceberg. Once you receive a grant award, you'll have to keep track of expenses, receipts, and meet the expectations of the foundation or government agency. It's a process that requires planning and attention to detail. The third misconception is that grants are free money. While this may seem obvious, many founders forget that grants come with added costs. There may be requirements for specific equipment or computer systems, and you'll need human resources to run programs. Don't ignore the costs associated with grants at the expense of your organization. In conclusion, grants can provide much-needed funding for your nonprofit, but it's important to understand the realities of grant writing and the misconceptions that can hold you back. Use these tips to build a strong infrastructure, plan for the grant process, and understand the costs associated with grants.