Professional Nonprofit Grant Writers: When should you hire one? [Video]

I’ve talked about grant writing for nonprofits – grant writing tips, where to research and find grants, and more. But when should you consider hiring a professional grant writer (versus DIY your grants?!). #nonprofits #grants #grantwriting WRITEANGLE:https://www.writeangle.net/// WHAT TO WATCH NEXT Grant Writing for Nonprofits: 7 MUST Haves Before You Starthttps://youtu.be/jATPSO5If7oNonprofit Grant Applications: Each Section Explained!https://youtu.be/hTeY_NfZyrcNonprofit Fundraising: 7 Traits of Top Fundraising Campaignshttps://youtu.be/xGxy0byoY0E// CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome!01:45 Introductions05:55 What professional grant writers do14:42 When should you hire a grant writer?22:19 What do you need before hiring a grant writer?29:48 What are realistic expectations of getting grants?37:10 If you want to contact WriteAngle// 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

5 things you should do before starting a nonprofit [Video]

If you’re thinking of starting a nonprofit, be sure to check on these 5 things before you start. You want to make sure that you know your state laws and rules, and the general expectations of nonprofits. Knowing this stuff first will save a lot of heartache with your non profit! All of this should happen way before you pursue 501c3 status.Here’s the breakdown: 00:00 Introduction1:19 Pick a name03:45 Pick your business structure06:18 Check your state law09:10 Filing requirements11:50 Gather a boardJoin my channel to get access to get special perks like coupon codes:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWN9-_-PO_bmTD3o_B0RKw/joinThe information provided in this video is for informational purposes only and is not meant to take the place of professional legal, accounting, or financial advice. If you have any legal questions about this video or the video’s topic, or any other legal matter, consult with an attorney or tax professional in your area.If you need help forming your nonprofit idea, The Before You Start Workbook/Nonprofit Business Bundle is here: https://rebrand.ly/nonprofitbundle★☆★To set up your nonprofit, download my free checklist: https://rebrand.ly/npchecklist★☆★★☆★For step-by-step guidance on starting a nonprofit, check out my nonprofit startup workbook:https://rebrand.ly/npstartupworkbook★☆★★☆★ Subscribe to my Channel: ★☆★https://bit.ly/38xUFru★☆★ VISIT MY WEBSITE ★☆★https://www.bossonabudget.com★☆★ VISIT MY GRANT WRITING SUPPORT GROUP ON FACEBOOK ★☆★https://www.facebook.com/groups/grantwritingsupport/★☆★ READ MY BLOG ★☆★https://www.bossonabudget.com/blog-1★☆★ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR NONPROFIT ★☆★https://www.bossonabudget.com/freeresources

Ways nonprofits can make money [Video]

Here’s the reality of having a nonprofit: in order to stay around, you HAVE to make money. Not only that, in this environment, you have to be creative about how you make money. Relying only on grants is not sustainable – you should always be thinking of ways to increase your income streams. I want to teach you how. We’re going to be talking about ways to market yourself as a nonprofit in my Purpose + Profit Society. The doors are opening on March 1st. If you’re not on the wait list, join here: https://bossonabudget.lpages.co/purposeprofitsociety/Join my channel to get access to get special perks like coupon codes:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWN9-_-PO_bmTD3o_B0RKw/joinThe information provided in this video is for informational purposes only and is not meant to take the place of professional legal, accounting, or financial advice. If you have any legal questions about this video or the video’s topic, or any other legal matter, consult with an attorney or tax professional in your area.If you need help forming your nonprofit idea, The Before You Start Workbook/Nonprofit Business Bundle is here: https://rebrand.ly/nonprofitbundle★☆★To set up your nonprofit, download my free checklist: https://rebrand.ly/npchecklist★☆★★☆★For step-by-step guidance on starting a nonprofit, check out my nonprofit startup workbook:https://rebrand.ly/npstartupworkbook★☆★★☆★ Subscribe to my Channel: ★☆★https://bit.ly/38xUFru★☆★ VISIT MY WEBSITE ★☆★https://www.bossonabudget.com★☆★ VISIT MY GRANT WRITING SUPPORT GROUP ON FACEBOOK ★☆★https://www.facebook.com/groups/grantwritingsupport/★☆★ READ MY BLOG ★☆★https://www.bossonabudget.com/blog-1★☆★ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR NONPROFIT ★☆★https://www.bossonabudget.com/freeresources

Starting a Nonprofit as a Teen (feat. Sonali Ratnasinghe, Youth Ambassadors of Service) [Video]

Starting a nonprofit? Let’s hear from young adults who started their nonprofit as teenagers.#nonprofits #nonprofitorganization #startinganonprofit Meet Sonali, Brianna, and Hurshneet, three young adults (now over 18) who started nonprofits when they were teenagers.Sonali Ratnasinghe, FounderYouth Ambassadors of Servicehttps://www.youthambassadorsofservice.org/Brianna Pinto, FounderPinto Futbol Foundationhttps://briannapinto.com/pinto-futbol-foundation/Hurshneet Chadha, FounderProject Smile AZhttps://www.projectsmileaz.org/// WHAT TO WATCH NEXT Can Nonprofits charge for their services? | Fundraising Strategyhttps://youtu.be/kyi6XtWhR0EStarting a Nonprofit: Your Basic Compliance Checklist!https://youtu.be/28_vAxobgtoStarting a Nonprofit: How to Create a Budget (For Beginners)https://youtu.be/5Wv0I_SLpkw// CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome!01:44 Recap: Steps to Start a Nonprofit04:04 Alternates to Starting a Nonprofit05:01 Meet Sonali!09:24 Nonprofit Sustainably12:48 Fundraising as a Youth-Led Nonprofit15:02 Reasons NOT to Start a Nonprofit18:17 Meet Brianna!18:29 Meet Hurshneet!// 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://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

I made a custom GPT for Grant Writing [Video]

I used my nonprofit grant writing experience to try making my first custom GPT to help nonprofits with grant writing. #nonprofits #grantwriting #fundraising #chatgpt #chatgpt4 #customgpt Try it out and let me know what you think and how I might improve it! Grant Writer Pro custom GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-N8eKU2jZY-grant-writer-pro*Note: For now, Chat GPT is requiring people to have a Plus account to use all custom GPTs. Sorry! Hopefully that will change in the future.

My advice to get money for your nonprofit this year [Video]

Here’s a snippet of a video I did to help you develop an actual strategy to get money for your nonprofit. In this example, I’m using grants, but this can be used for any type of funding. Need help raising money for your nonprofit? Make sure your’e signed up for the Purpose + Profit Society to get monthly training and accountability: https://bossonabudget.lpages.co/purposeprofitsociety/Join my channel to get access to get special perks like coupon codes:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWN9-_-PO_bmTD3o_B0RKw/joinThe information provided in this video is for informational purposes only and is not meant to take the place of professional legal, accounting, or financial advice. If you have any legal questions about this video or the video’s topic, or any other legal matter, consult with an attorney or tax professional in your area.If you need help forming your nonprofit idea, The Before You Start Workbook/Nonprofit Business Bundle is here: https://rebrand.ly/nonprofitbundle★☆★To set up your nonprofit, download my free checklist: https://rebrand.ly/npchecklist★☆★★☆★For step-by-step guidance on starting a nonprofit, check out my nonprofit startup workbook:https://rebrand.ly/npstartupworkbook★☆★★☆★ Subscribe to my Channel: ★☆★https://bit.ly/38xUFru★☆★ VISIT MY WEBSITE ★☆★https://www.bossonabudget.com★☆★ VISIT MY GRANT WRITING SUPPORT GROUP ON FACEBOOK ★☆★https://www.facebook.com/groups/grantwritingsupport/★☆★ READ MY BLOG ★☆★https://www.bossonabudget.com/blog-1★☆★ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR NONPROFIT ★☆★https://www.bossonabudget.com/freeresources

Nonprofit Marketing: 8 Ideas for Content in 2024 [Video]

Ideas for content for your nonprofit marketing plan in 2024! #nonprofits #nonprofitorganization #marketing Thinking through your Nonprofit Marketing plan for the year? Let’s talk through 8 ideas for unique and compelling content based on 2024 nonprofit marketing trends you can create and share with your audience. Here’s that software to help you with nonprofit management:ARGENTA – https://argentasoftware.com/landing// WHAT TO WATCH NEXT Starting a Nonprofit: 10 Policies to Create For Your Organizationhttps://youtu.be/7IdlkjeV8SgHow to Get Media Attention for your Nonprofit | Nonprofit Marketinghttps://youtu.be/4XvPJlw974AStarting a Nonprofit: How to Create a Budget (For Beginners)https://youtu.be/5Wv0I_SLpkw// CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome!01:51 Video Storytelling02:59 Interactive Campaigns04:16 Collaborations06:04 Getting organized with Argenta08:19 Data Privacy09:20 Visual Content10:32 Impact Reporting11:17 Inclusivity and Diversity12:14 Interactive Events// 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://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

Apply for this grant for your nonprofit [Video]

Need a grant for your new nonprofit? The New York Life Foundation is now accepting grant proposals. Keep reading for more details and to learn how to get on my weekly email list. 🏓 The Foundation offers 2 different types of grants right now – one for after school programs, and the other for bereavement programs🏓 For the after school grant, they are offering 1 or 2 year grants🏓 The bereavement grant is only open for certain cycles, and their Spring cycle is now open!Want to get a list of grants in your inbox every week? Comment “GRANTS” below so you can sign up for my grants list.

What’s holding you back from getting funding? [Video]

Join my channel to get access to get special perks like coupon codes:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWN9-_-PO_bmTD3o_B0RKw/joinThe information provided in this video is for informational purposes only and is not meant to take the place of professional legal, accounting, or financial advice. If you have any legal questions about this video or the video’s topic, or any other legal matter, consult with an attorney or tax professional in your area.If you need help forming your nonprofit idea, The Before You Start Workbook/Nonprofit Business Bundle is here: https://rebrand.ly/nonprofitbundle★☆★To set up your nonprofit, download my free checklist: https://rebrand.ly/npchecklist★☆★★☆★For step-by-step guidance on starting a nonprofit, check out my nonprofit startup workbook:https://rebrand.ly/npstartupworkbook★☆★★☆★ Subscribe to my Channel: ★☆★https://bit.ly/38xUFru★☆★ VISIT MY WEBSITE ★☆★https://www.bossonabudget.com★☆★ VISIT MY GRANT WRITING SUPPORT GROUP ON FACEBOOK ★☆★https://www.facebook.com/groups/grantwritingsupport/★☆★ READ MY BLOG ★☆★https://www.bossonabudget.com/blog-1★☆★ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR NONPROFIT ★☆★https://www.bossonabudget.com/freeresources

Donor Portal Campaign Discovery [Video]

Ever noticed how streaming services always seem to nail your next movie pick? Well, Donorbox can now do that for donations! Introducing My Recommendations on the Donorbox Donor Portal!How it works: When your donors log in, they’re greeted with campaigns tailored just for them, based on their donation history… to YOUR cause! With QuickDonate™, donating is as simple as a click. Payment details? Already secured, so donating is easier and faster than ever! Donors can also manage contributions, track history, and download receipts – all in one convenient place.Learn more: https://ow.ly/YOG250QkVEj#NonprofitTech #DigitalFundraising #SmartGiving #NonprofitSolutions #EfficientGiving

7 terms you need to know for startup funding for your nonprofit [Video]

If you’re raising money for a new nonprofit organization or a startup nonprofit, there are certain terms you need to know when you start fundraising. Here’s the breakdown:00:00 Introduction01:03 – case statement02:59 – charitable solicitation04:57 – grant07:21 – direct costs08:16 – administrative costs09:44 – financial statements11:56 – budgetHere’s the link to the grant writing workbook, I mentioned in this video: https://bossonabudget.podia.com/grant-writing-toolboxJoin my channel to get access to get special perks like coupon codes:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWN9-_-PO_bmTD3o_B0RKw/joinThe information provided in this video is for informational purposes only and is not meant to take the place of professional legal, accounting, or financial advice. If you have any legal questions about this video or the video’s topic, or any other legal matter, consult with an attorney or tax professional in your area.If you need help forming your nonprofit idea, The Before You Start Workbook/Nonprofit Business Bundle is here: https://rebrand.ly/nonprofitbundle★☆★To set up your nonprofit, download my free checklist: https://rebrand.ly/npchecklist★☆★★☆★For step-by-step guidance on starting a nonprofit, check out my nonprofit startup workbook:https://rebrand.ly/npstartupworkbook★☆★★☆★ Subscribe to my Channel: ★☆★https://bit.ly/38xUFru★☆★ VISIT MY WEBSITE ★☆★https://www.bossonabudget.com★☆★ VISIT MY GRANT WRITING SUPPORT GROUP ON FACEBOOK ★☆★https://www.facebook.com/groups/grantwritingsupport/★☆★ READ MY BLOG ★☆★https://www.bossonabudget.com/blog-1★☆★ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR NONPROFIT ★☆★https://www.bossonabudget.com/freeresources