The top qualities of a good grant writer
Much of this blog is dedicated to the qualities of a competitive grant application. And while applicant organizations bear a lot of responsibility...
What is an RFP in grant writing?
RFP is one of the most common grant writing acronyms. What is an RFP in grant writing? It stands for "request for proposal."...
Strengthen the need statement of your federal grant proposal
The need statement is one of the most important parts of your federal grant proposal. This is the where you will make the...
How to work with a contract grant writer
As professional grant writers, we've been asked to do everything under the sun when preparing a grant; some things are reasonable, and others...
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...
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...