How to write an LOI that opens doors
LOIs, or letters of inquiry, are an important first step in the grant writing process. Often, funders ask to see this short, pre-proposal...
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How to determine a budget for a grant proposal
Developing a grant proposal budget can be an intimidating prospect, especially if you're not a numbers person. But it's incredibly important to do...
Is your nonprofit ready to apply for a federal grant?
Our team of professional grant writers talks a lot about nonprofit grant readiness. We are constantly assessing our clients to make sure they're...
Reading the clues in a foundation’s Form 990
. A great way to determine a foundation's giving practices is to look through their Form 990. With regard to private foundations, this...
How do I find grants from corporations?
How do I find grants from corporations? A great question came to us via Twitter from @PNOLA: @ProGrantWriter How do you find out about...
6 questions to ask a grant writer applicant
More nonprofits are open to the idea of hiring a freelance grant writer for their organization. Here's our list of six questions to...
The importance of grant readiness
We have lost track of how many nonprofits write to our team hoping to hire a grant writer, only to find out they're...
Including key staff in a grant proposal
It's important to include a thorough description of key staff in a grant proposal. This includes a thorough description of the staff managing...
What to include in a federal grant MOU
Some federal grants will ask you for MOUs — memoranda of understanding. With the dizzying requirements for these hefty grants, this breakdown will help...
Communication is key to successful grant writing
Discussions around grant readiness often involve nuts and bolts elements of grant writing: budgets, 501(c)3 letters, program details, past accomplishments. We talk about...