What is involved in grant writing?
If your nonprofit hasn't written grants before, the prospect may overwhelm you. But what is actually involved in grant writing? The process can...
Professional Grant Writing Readiness
New nonprofits should not rush into grant writing
New nonprofits are often eager to get started with grant writing. After all, grants are a common funding stream for nonprofits. They're also...
Five grant writing myths to know
Grant writing is shrouded in misconceptions, and inexperienced writers perpetuate them. Here are five grant writing myths most commonly encountered by professionals: 1. Grants...
Using credible sources in a grant’s need statement
Every grant has a need statement — and every winning grant has a great need statement. This part of the grant proposal is...
Should you try grant editing services?
Organizations occasionally prefer to write grants in house rather than hire a professional grant writer. But sometimes it can also help to have...
Understanding the lingo of nonprofit finances
The best way to understand how a foundation awards a grant is to look at that grant money as an investment. The foundation...
Get organized before you apply for a federal grant
If your nonprofit is even thinking of writing a federal grant, it's important you take a step back and make sure you have...
How to write grants for small nonprofits
Finances are always tight in the nonprofit sector; if you run a small nonprofit, you’re likely dealing with even more financial restrictions. Even...
What are outcomes versus outputs in grant writing?
Grant writing can involve a frustrating set of jargon — terms like goals, objectives, outcomes, outputs, and a great many more. Even if...
Why was my grant request denied?
One of the most common questions people ask us is, 'Why was my grant request denied?' And the answer is that there can...