How to start measuring outcomes for grants
It's important for any nonprofit to measure their effectiveness at solving the problems they're addressing. But it's especially imperative for a nonprofit to...
Professional Grant Writing Readiness
Why your grant writing efforts are failing
Even well-organized, well-established nonprofits may find their grant writing efforts are failing. There are several reasons this may be happening, and you might...
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....
What are the key elements of a strong grant application?
As a nonprofit or an organization that relies on external funding, submitting grant applications is a crucial aspect of your work. However, with...
Four red flags in nonprofit grant readiness
So much of grant writing is about more than just great writing. Grant success truly hinges on a perfectly packaged grant from a...
How to prepare for a successful foundation site visit
Foundations and other funders may request a site visit before they approve funding for a grant. This is often a typical part of...
Getting started with nonprofit grant writing
New nonprofits are often eager to start grant writing. Grants are often seen as free, easy money, given the abundance of foundations and...
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...
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...