Grant Writing for Nonprofits

Planning for the year ahead = great Nonprofit Management! #nonprofits #startinganonprofit #nonprofitorganization When you're starting or growing a nonprofit, how do you know what to plan for in the year ahead? In this video will talk through 5 key areas you need to think through each year as you plan for nonprofit growth and impact. FOUNDER TO FULL-TIME: Check out my trainings and blog on starting a nonprofit or social enterprise at http://foundertofulltime.com/ // WHAT TO WATCH NEXT Can Nonprofits charge for their services? | Fundraising Strategy https://youtu.be/kyi6XtWhR0E Starting a Nonprofit: How Many Programs Should You Have? https://youtu.be/5nM7b6IaEhU Nonprofit Fundraising: 7 Traits of Top Fundraising Campaigns https://youtu.be/xGxy0byoY0E // CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome! 01:47 Budget Planning 06:24 Fundraising Strategy 11:14 Program Evaluation 16:05 Board of Directors Development 21:59 Strategic Planning // MORE ABOUT ME Hi! I’m Amber, a nonprofit founder, Executive Director, and public speaker on social impact, changemaking, nonprofits, leadership, and more. Join my newsletter to receive updates and resources for changemakers and nonprofit leaders: https://tinyurl.com/nonprofitsandchangemakers FOUNDER TO FULL-TIME ACADEMY: Want some training and guidance on starting a nonprofit (and potentially even working for that nonprofit full-time someday?)? Check out my online training courses at my Nonprofit Founder to Full-Time Academy! http://foundertofulltime.com/ Want me to come speak at your business, college, or event? Check out my site: https://ambermelaniesmith.com/ On Facebook? Talk to me and other change makers about social change, nonprofits, social enterprise, leadership and more in my Facebook group, Change the World or Bust: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changetheworldorbust/ I'm also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambermelsmith

Writing grants for nonprofits? Here are 6 tips for nonprofit grant writers just starting out. #Grants #Nonprofits #Nonprofit Nonprofit grant writing is different from most other types of writing, and it can take a lot of practice before new grantwriters might feel confident! In this video I share 6 tips given to me by my own nonprofit grant writing mentor that have helped me improve my success rate in nonprofit grant writing over the years. ALSO: Check out my NEW training, Find and Grow Your Funding! This training helps you create a sustainable fundraising plan for your nonprofit! Check it out at http://foundertofulltime.com/ // WHAT TO WATCH NEXT 4 Parts of a Nonprofit Fundraising “Formula” https://youtu.be/uph732QiTQc 6 Types of Grants for Nonprofits (and how to find them) https://youtu.be/smIfTdId-4c How to Write a Nonprofit Business Plan | Starting a Nonprofit https://youtu.be/HXvkz2l2NRM // MORE ABOUT ME Hi! I’m Amber, a nonprofit founder, Executive Director, and public speaker on social impact, changemaking, nonprofits, leadership, and more. Join my newsletter to receive updates and resources for changemakers and nonprofit leaders: https://tinyurl.com/nonprofitsandchangemakers FOUNDER TO FULL-TIME ACADEMY: Want some training and guidance on starting a nonprofit (and potentially even working for that nonprofit full-time someday?)? Check out my online training courses at my Nonprofit Founder to Full-Time Academy! http://foundertofulltime.com/ Want me to come speak at your business, college, school, or event? Check out my site: https://ambermsmith.com/ On Facebook? Talk to me and other change makers about social change, nonprofits, social enterprise, leadership and more in my Facebook group, Change the World or Bust: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changetheworldorbust/ I'm also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambermelsmith

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How have the biggest nonprofit fundraising campaigns in recent history worked? #fundraising #nonprofitfundraising #nonprofits What lessons can nonprofits - especially smaller nonprofit organizations or start-ups - learn from these massively successful fundraising campaigns? That’s what we’ll discuss in this video. // MERCHANDISE https://ambermelaniesmith.myspreadshop.com/ This shop is dedicated to YOU, fellow changemakers! Grab a tee-shirt, mug, bag, or other gear and go do what you do best: CHANGE THE WORLD! Revenue supports this YouTube channel! // WHAT TO WATCH NEXT Nonprofit Fundraising: Is an Earned Income strategy the right fit? https://youtu.be/3AiYhlRyD1w How to Write a Nonprofit Business Plan | Starting a Nonprofit https://youtu.be/HXvkz2l2NRM Nonprofit Fundraising: 7 Ways ChatGPT can help https://youtu.be/KIcikwjUw5Y // CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome! 02:05 Clear Mission and Goals 03:43 Storytelling 06:12 Personalization 08:44 Clear Call-To-Action 11:30 Sense of Urgency 12:23 Community Engagement 14:53 Collaborations // MORE ABOUT ME Hi! I’m Amber, a nonprofit founder, Executive Director, and public speaker on social impact, changemaking, nonprofits, leadership, and more. Join my newsletter to receive updates and resources for changemakers and nonprofit leaders: https://tinyurl.com/nonprofitsandchangemakers FOUNDER TO FULL-TIME ACADEMY: Want some training and guidance on starting a nonprofit (and potentially even working for that nonprofit full-time someday?)? Check out my online training courses at my Nonprofit Founder to Full-Time Academy! http://foundertofulltime.com/ Want me to come speak at your business, college, school, or event? Check out my site: https://ambermsmith.com/ On Facebook? Talk to me and other change makers about social change, nonprofits, social enterprise, leadership and more in my Facebook group, Change the World or Bust: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changetheworldorbust/ I'm also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambermelsmith // LINKS TO CAMPAIGNS MENTIONED IN VIDEO https://www.charitywater.org/ https://us.movember.com/ https://www.cancer.org/involved/fundraise/relay-for-life.html https://www.als.org/stories-news/ice-bucket-challenge-dramatically-accelerated-fight-against-als https://www.rednoseday.org/

Starting a nonprofit organization and wondering how to create a budget? This video talks through the process step by step. #Nonprofit #Nonprofits #Startup I now work full time for the 501c3 nonprofit I started. It’s REALLY hard work but everyday is full of meaning and making an impact! Nonprofit budgeting can mystify many if you don’t already have experience with budgets for businesses or organizations - hopefully this video can help if you’re a beginning to think through the process from the ground up. If you are starting a 501c3 charitable organization, thinking about it, or know someone who is trying to start a nonprofit, I hope this helps! // WHAT TO WATCH NEXT Starting a Nonprofit: Startup Costs to Budget For https://youtu.be/-SeuS76I0AE Starting a Nonprofit: Must-have Board of Directors roles https://youtu.be/bp8DWHpyrpE How Successful Nonprofits Fundraise when Starting and Growing https://youtu.be/-HeFuJRb1N4 // CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Budgeting 01:36 How to Use a Budget 04:51 How to Build a Budget from Scratch - Expenses 14:55 How to Build a Budget from Scratch - Income / Revenue // MORE ABOUT ME Hi! I’m Amber, a nonprofit founder, Executive Director, and public speaker on social impact, changemaking, nonprofits, leadership, and more. Want me to come speak at your business, college, school, or event? Reach out: https://ambermsmith.com/ My Nonprofit Founder to Full-Time Academy -- with online trainings to guide you through the steps to start a nonprofit (in the USA) and more -- is now LIVE! http://foundertofulltime.com/ On Facebook? Talk to me and other change makers about social change, nonprofits, social enterprise, leadership and more in my Facebook group, Change the World or Bust: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changetheworldorbust/ Join my newsletter! https://ambermsmith.com/blog/newsletter/ I'm also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambermelsmith Pics of me and my cute dog on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambermelsmith/