Do your grant narrative and project budget align?
The project budget is often an afterthought in grant writing. When you're working on a grant proposal, you probably spend most of your...
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Proving your nonprofit’s qualifications in a grant
If you think about a grant as an investment by a foundation or government body, it's easy to understand why that entity would...
What to include in your letter of inquiry (LOI)
A letter of inquiry (LOI) is often the first step to opening a conversation with a grantmaker and — hopefully — receiving funding....
How to turn a grant rejection into an acceptance
We preach that grant writing is a process, a long-term investment in the financial stability of your nonprofit. Grant rejections can be common...
Use data to strengthen your grant writing
All nonprofits and their programs should track basic demographics of clients that participate in their programs at a bare minimum. More and more...
What does grant writing entail?
Grant writing is a specialized skill that plays a crucial role in securing funding for organizations and individuals pursuing various projects and initiatives....
Build a true partnership with a grant writer
Grant writing is a collaboration between your consultant and your whole staff. To build a true partnership with a grant writer, put communication...
Integrate grants into a diversified fundraising plan
So many nonprofits associate a fundraising plan exclusively with grant writing. But the truth is that grant writing is an extremely competitive process....
What are the stages of the grant writing process?
Securing grant funding for projects and initiatives can be a multi-step endeavor. While the steps and process may vary a bit depending on...
Should your organization hire a certified grant writer?
As organizations review the credentials and experience of grant writers—whether they're looking to bring one in-house or hire a freelancer—the question of certification...