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...
Professional Grant Writing
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...
Four questions to ask after a grant rejection
Receiving a denial of your grant request from a foundation is extremely frustrating. All those hours of hard work, of agonizing about the...
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...
Write a strong grant proposal by listing successes
Strong grant proposals have lots of important elements: measurable objectives, a sensible budget, and a clear program description. One aspect of a strong...
How to search for grants for your nonprofit
Before you even start writing, you'll need to know how to search for grants for your nonprofit. Each grantmaker – whether a governmental...
4 ways to get your grant proposal rejected
A large part of reviewing and approving grant proposals for funding is subjective on the part of the foundation. But there are some...
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...