Grant Management Insights

Expert strategies for finding grants, writing winning proposals, and managing deadlines. Written for nonprofit leaders who need real solutions, not expensive consultants.

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Colorado Grants for Nonprofits 2025: Local Funding Directory & Application Guide

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Comprehensive directory of 2,800+ Colorado foundations, corporate givers, and state programs. Find local grants from The Denver Foundation, El Pomar, Gates Family Foundation, and more.

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Complete Guide
15 min read

Nonprofit Grants 2025: Complete Guide to Finding & Winning Funding

Everything nonprofits need to know about grants: 6 types of grants, how to find opportunities, grant writing strategies, common mistakes, and post-award management best practices.

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Resource Directory
12 min read

Companies That Donate to Nonprofits: Complete 2025 Directory of 41,000+ Foundations

Searchable directory of corporate donors and foundations. Find companies that match your nonprofit mission—from Wells Fargo and Google.org to local corporate giving programs.

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Platform Review
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USA Funding Applications Review 2025: Is It Legit? Better Alternatives for Nonprofits

Investigating USA Funding Applications with honest reviews and comparison to transparent alternatives like Expirely, Instrumentl, and Grants.gov. Find the right platform for your nonprofit.

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Specialized Guide
13 min read

Grant Software for Universities and Consultants: Features That Matter

Specialized requirements for academic institutions and grant consulting firms—from multi-PI management to client portal access and compliance tracking. Discover what features matter most.

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Strategy Guide
14 min read

Combining Federal, State and Private Grants in Your Search Strategy

Learn how to diversify your grant portfolio across government and private funding sources to maximize revenue, reduce risk, and build sustainable organizational growth.

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Workflow Guide
12 min read

Grant Management Kanban Boards: Visualizing Your Application Pipeline

Learn how to use Kanban-style visual workflows to manage grant applications from discovery to award—with templates and best practices from successful nonprofits.

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Migration Guide
10 min read

Moving from Spreadsheets to Grant Software: How to Import Grant Data via CSV

Complete step-by-step guide to migrating from Excel/Google Sheets to professional grant management software without losing data or disrupting your workflow.

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Research Guide
16 min read

Using IRS 990 Data to Find and Evaluate Foundations for Your Nonprofit

Master the art of reading IRS Form 990-PF to discover funding opportunities, evaluate foundation priorities, and dramatically improve your grant success rate.

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AI & Technology
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AI Grant Writing Assistants: Can They Really Draft Winning Proposals?

An honest assessment of AI-powered grant writing tools in 2025—what they do well, where they fall short, and how to use them effectively to win more funding.

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Practical Guide
11 min read

Step-by-Step Guide to Tracking Grant Deadlines (Including SMS Reminders)

Learn proven systems to never miss another grant deadline, including automated SMS alerts that have saved nonprofits from losing hundreds of thousands in funding opportunities.

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Nonprofit Solutions
14 min read

Affordable Grant Management Software: Top Solutions Under $50/Month

Comprehensive review of budget-friendly grant management platforms for small nonprofits. Get professional tools without enterprise pricing.

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AI & Technology
12 min read

How AI Grant Matching Saves Nonprofits Time and Increases Success Rates

Discover how artificial intelligence evaluates 30+ factors to find perfect-fit grants, reducing research time from 40 hours to 2 hours per month while doubling your success rate.

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Platform Comparison
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Instrumentl vs GrantExec vs Expirely: Which Grant Management Platform Fits Your Nonprofit?

A comprehensive 2025 comparison of features, pricing, database size, and AI capabilities to help nonprofits choose the right grant software.

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Platform Comparison
10 min read

Grantable vs Expirely: Why Pay for Two Tools When One Does It All? (2025)

Grantable is excellent at AI grant writing—but it has zero grant discovery features. Expirely combines both: 41,000+ foundations + AI writing + management for less money. One platform replaces both tools, saving you $732-1,920/year.

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Platform Comparison
12 min read

Expirely vs GrantHub Pro: Complete Feature Comparison for Nonprofits (2025)

GrantHub Pro shut down in 2024. If you need a replacement with 100% feature parity PLUS major advantages (41,000+ foundations, AI tools, SMS alerts), discover why Expirely is the complete GrantHub Pro alternative.

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Platform Comparison
10 min read

GrantHub Alternatives (2025 Update)

Looking for a GrantHub alternative? Compare the best grant management platforms for nonprofits in 2025, with honest reviews of features, pricing, and value. Find the right tool for your budget.

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Platform Comparison
11 min read

Expirely vs Instrumentl: Which Fits Small Nonprofits Better?

Both help nonprofits find grants, but one costs $49/month and the other costs $399/month. Does the 8x price difference deliver 8x more value? Find out in this detailed comparison.

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Nonprofit Solutions
12 min read

Best Grant Management Tools for Small Nonprofits (Under $100/mo)

Comprehensive review of the best affordable grant management software for small nonprofits with limited budgets. Get powerful tools without enterprise pricing.

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Migration Guide
8 min read

How to Migrate from GrantHub to Expirely in 10 Minutes

Step-by-step guide showing you exactly how to migrate your grant data from GrantHub to Expirely in under 10 minutes. Get more features for the same price.

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Nonprofit Solutions
7 min read

Grant Management Software for Small Nonprofits: Affordable Solutions That Actually Work

Discover how small nonprofits can access powerful grant management tools without enterprise pricing. Get 41,000+ foundation access, AI assistance, and deadline tracking for just $49/month.

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Platform Comparison
9 min read

Instrumentl Alternative: Get the Same Features for $49/Month Instead of $399

Side-by-side comparison showing how Expirely delivers the same grant discovery, tracking, and AI writing features as $400/month platforms at 1/4 the price.

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Platform Comparison
7 min read

GrantHub Alternative: Get Discovery + Tracking + AI for the Same Price

GrantHub tracks grants you already found. Expirely helps you find + research + track + win grants—with AI assistance at every step. Same price, exponentially more value.

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Platform Comparison
8 min read

Expirely vs GrantHub: A Complete Comparison for Nonprofits (2025)

Both platforms help nonprofits manage grants, but they take very different approaches. Discover which is right for your organization with this detailed feature-by-feature comparison.

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Platform Comparison
10 min read

Expirely vs Candid (Foundation Directory): Which Grant Database is Right for You?

Candid has millions of foundations at $149-$329/month. Expirely focuses on 41,000+ grantmaking foundations with AI tools built around them for $49-$99/month. See which fits your needs.

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Platform Comparison
9 min read

Instrumentl vs GrantHub: Why Neither is Right for Small Nonprofits

Instrumentl costs $4,788+/year. GrantHub lacks discovery tools. Learn why Expirely offers comprehensive features at small nonprofit pricing—and which platform is best for your budget.

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Grant Discovery
10 min read

How to Find Foundation Grants: A Step-by-Step Guide for Nonprofits

Learn the proven strategies for discovering foundation grants that match your mission. Access 41,000+ foundations with AI-powered recommendations in minutes, not weeks.

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Grant Writing
12 min read

7 Grant Writing Mistakes That Are Costing You Funding (And How to Fix Them)

Avoid the common proposal errors that lead to rejection. Learn how AI writing tools, templates, and research insights can boost your success rate from 5% to 30%.

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Deadline Management
11 min read

Never Miss Another Grant Deadline: The Complete Guide to Grant Deadline Management

Missed deadlines cost nonprofits millions in lost funding. Learn the 30-60-90 day system with SMS alerts that ensures you never miss another opportunity.

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GrantHub Migration Guide

Step-by-step plan for moving your data before the September 30, 2025 shutdown.

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