How to register for a federal grant with Grants.gov
The process of applying for a federal grant is never quick or simple. The initial process of just registering for a federal grant...
Nonprofits
Five tips for federal grant writing success
Writing a federal government grant can be a huge project, one that often involves a team of people working closely together under great...
This is the best way to get advice on grant applications
New nonprofits should not rush into grant writing. But there are some things they can learn just by looking at some grant applications....
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...
Foundations are warming up to general operating support
General operating support is the Holy Grail of grant writing. Every nonprofit wants foundations to award them general operating grants. These are unrestricted...
How to plan and design grant proposals
Grant proposals are increasingly accepted through online forms, but we don't think paper proposals are going away any time soon. A significant percentage...
Three things to know about federal government grants
Federal government grants are complex creatures that can take quiet a bit of expertise to understand. The applications are not for the faint...
Thanking grantmakers builds positive funder relations
It's important to consider longterm funder relations beyond the grant award. Often, nonprofits receive grants and completely forget to thank the foundation that...
How crowdfunding has changed the face of charity
Believe it or not, sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo are for more than neat projects and games. They can also be powerful platforms...
How to find seed money for your nonprofit
This question came to us recently through a Twitter DM from @pegaita: How do you find seed $? Great question. Seed money, which is used...