Tools and Resources for You
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Grant Feasibility Assessment
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Crafting your organization's elevator pitch
Some of my favorite tools and resources
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Instrumentl
Using Instrumentl has saved me hours researching well-aligned grant opportunities. I especially love that I can create a profile for each of my clients’ programs/projects to streamline my search. You can start your free 14-day trial of Instrumentl and then get $50 off your first month using my link https://www.instrumentl.com/r/TiffanyThibodeau and code TTHIBODEAU50.
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Moxie
I have tried SEVERAL business management platforms over the past 3+ years and have found most of what I need in Moxie. From proposal and contract development, to setting up meetings, emails, and invoicing clients — Moxie allows me to manage my business effectively all from one platform. Plus, Moxie offers a business phone number and integrates with Stripe and PayPal. Streamlining my operations has given me more time to provide high quality service for my clients. You can start your free 30-day trial of Moxie using my link https://www.withmoxie.com?_get=tiffany99.
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Freelance Grant Writer Academy
Want to improve your grant writing skills and learn how to establish systems to run your own consulting business? Holly Rustick’s Freelance Grant Writing Academy is one of the best resources I have used to increase my knowledge of grants, get grant reviews, and learn systems to implement in my business. Join the Freelance Grant Writing Academy using my link https://tthibodeau--grantwritingandfunding.thrivecart.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/.
Resources from around the web
Unfunded List
Nonprofit that offers grant reviews for really low cost ($100). Your proposal will be reviewed by 6-12 evaluators to help you improve the quality of your submission. The next deadline for submission is March 15 and you’ll receive feedback by June 1.
https://www.unfundedlist.com
Business Grants
The Hartford put together this great blog with tons of information about where to pursue business grants and what to be mindful of when pursuing a grant for your business:
https://www.thehartford.com/small-business-insurance/small-business-grants#owners
Writing for Green
RI-based grant services consulting firm. They are well versed in Environmental Justice but offer a self-directed grant writing course that is practical for any cause area. Especially helpful in pursuing federal grants.
https://writingforgreen.com/services/
Federal Funding Updates
I know there’s a lot of information out there; it’s changing rapidly; and it’s important to access reliable sources. A few reliable organizations I have been following to stay informed about Executive Orders, litigation, and other federal changes that may impact nonprofit organizations are National Council of Nonprofits, Democracy Forward, ACLU, Chronicle of Philanthropy, and The Nonprofit Quarterly.
Connect with/follow your regional nonprofit association. If you are based in New England, the following associations offer a wealth of information on state and local policies, program and financial resources, and can also connect you to local nonprofits:
Massachusetts Nonprofit Network has tons of resources and offers webinars to share federal updates.
Also look for webinars and resources through Philanthropy MA and Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires
NH Center for Nonprofits has a great Resource Center and DEI Resource Center. Also check out their Statehouse Bill Tracker.
Common Good VT has put together a great public policy and take action toolkit.
The Maine Association of Nonprofits has a wonderful resource library.
And, for nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island, the Alliance for Nonprofit Impact