How-To Guides
Practical guides for development directors choosing nonprofit software, managing grant compliance, and running a tighter operation.
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Miami-Dade Government Grants for Nonprofits: Children's Trust, Beacon Council, and HUD Entitlement
A practical guide to government grant funding in Miami-Dade County - Children's Trust, PHCD entitlement programs, Beacon Council economic development, City of Miami CRA grants, and Florida DCF pass-through funding.
Milwaukee Grant Writing: Bradley Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, and Northwestern Mutual
How Milwaukee nonprofits navigate the local foundation landscape - Bradley Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Northwestern Mutual Foundation, Herb Kohl Foundation, and Bader Philanthropies - with each funder's priorities, grant sizes, and the smaller-metro relationship dynamic.
Minneapolis Nonprofit Accounting: McKnight Reporting, Bush Foundation Cycles, and MN State Requirements
How Minneapolis/Twin Cities nonprofits handle accounting - McKnight Foundation reporting requirements, Bush Foundation grant accounting, Otto Bremer Trust, Minnesota AG requirements, and managing the dense foundation reporting calendar.
How to Start a Nonprofit in Nashville: Tennessee Registration, Davidson County, and 501(c)(3)
Step-by-step guide to starting a nonprofit in Nashville - Tennessee incorporation, IRS 501(c)(3), TN Secretary of State annual report, charitable solicitation registration, Davidson County property tax exemption, and Nashville Metro business tax exemption.
New Orleans Nonprofit Accounting: Disaster Recovery Funds, Gulf Coast Compliance, and LA State Requirements
A practical accounting guide for New Orleans nonprofits covering FEMA and HUD disaster recovery fund accounting, Louisiana state reporting requirements, and the unique compliance challenges of managing layered hurricane recovery funding.
NYC Government Grants for Nonprofits: HHS Accelerator, DCLA, and City Council Funding
How NYC nonprofits access city government funding through HHS Accelerator, DCLA cultural grants, City Council discretionary allocations, and the PASSPort procurement system - with prequalification requirements and fiscal year timing.
Orlando Grant Writing: Central Florida Foundation, Edyth Bush, Disney, and Darden Foundation
A practical grant writing guide for Orlando nonprofits covering the Central Florida Foundation, Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation, Walt Disney Company Foundation, Darden Foundation, and Dr. Phillips Foundation - with funder priorities, application strategies, and how Orlando's tourism economy shapes corporate giving.
Philadelphia Nonprofit Fundraising Strategy: Pew, Lenfest, William Penn, and the Philly Giving Cycle
A practical guide to nonprofit fundraising in Philadelphia - navigating William Penn Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts, Lenfest Foundation, Philadelphia Foundation, Connelly Foundation, and the city's distinctive event-driven giving culture.
How to Start a Nonprofit in Phoenix: Arizona Registration, City Licensing, and 501(c)(3)
How to start a nonprofit in Phoenix: Arizona incorporation, IRS 501(c)(3), AZ AG registration, Phoenix TPT exemption, Maricopa property tax exemption.
Pittsburgh Grant Writing: Heinz Endowments, Pittsburgh Foundation, and Hillman Foundation
How Pittsburgh's extraordinary foundation density works - Heinz Endowments, Pittsburgh Foundation, Hillman, BNY Mellon, Richard King Mellon, and the legacy of steel industry wealth that created one of the deepest foundation landscapes per capita in America.
Portland Grant Writing: Meyer Memorial Trust, Collins Foundation, and Oregon Community Foundation
How Portland nonprofits write effective grant proposals for Meyer Memorial Trust, Collins Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation, Ford Family Foundation, and Murdock Charitable Trust - application processes, typical grant sizes, and what each funder actually funds.
How to Start a Nonprofit in Sacramento: California AG, State Capital Proximity, and 501(c)(3)
A step-by-step guide to starting a nonprofit in Sacramento covering California incorporation, 501(c)(3) application, California AG registration (RRF-1 and CT-1), Sacramento County property tax exemption, FTB exemption, and the unique advantages of operating in California's state capital.
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