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Most Common Grant Proposal Errors (and How to Fix Them)

Grant Writing Made Easy

Funders review hundreds of applications, and issues such as unclear objectives, vague budgets, or an ineffective statement of need can easily push your proposal to the bottom of the pile. That’s often enough to knock your application off the shortlist in a competitive field. If allowed, include both direct and indirect costs.

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Grant Writing for Small Nonprofits: How to Do More With Less

Grant Writing Made Easy

But applying for every opportunity is a fast track to burnout, not funding. Some grant applications require extensive attachments, audits, or years of financial history. Instead, seek out funders who explicitly welcome first-time applicants, smaller budgets , or grassroots initiatives. Assess opportunity cost.

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Why we’re all burned out and what to do about it  

Candid

Unfortunately, an undisputable trend these days is burnout. So, in this blog, I’m leveraging my PhD in Psychology to share a bit about what burnout is, why it seems to be everywhere in the nonprofit world, and what organizations, leaders, and individuals can do about it. workers reported experiencing burnout symptoms this year.