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Philanthropy’s Reckoning Is Here. Is Your Grant Strategy Ready?

Grant Writing Made Easy

Relationship Building : Your grant pipeline is more than a list of deadlines. You’re investing in long-term alignment, not just short-term awards. View of the Dashboard in the Sample AI Grants Hub™ An Example in Action Imagine this scenario: You’ve been invited to apply through a participatory grant process focused on housing justice.

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How to Evaluate Grant Opportunities: When to Say No to a Grant

Grant Writing Made Easy

What are the ongoing administrative requirements post-award (reporting, site visits, compliance)? Is the grant renewable or one-time only? Even if a grant aligns with your mission, meets eligibility, and offers a decent amount of funding, it’s still essential to ask: Can we *actually* deliver on what’s being asked?

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Did You Know: How to Find the Right Grant Opportunities for Your Organization by Roxanne Jensen, Ed.S., GPC

Assel Grant Services

Funders generally have clear guidelines about what they will and will not fund, so identifying your organization’s needs ahead of time will allow you to prioritize your search to those grant opportunities that will have the most impact on your organization’s strategic plan.

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Federal Grant Funding Update for Nonprofits (Q2 2025)

Grant Writing Made Easy

In short, long-term planning just became harder. Operational Disruptions Affecting Grant Readiness In addition to funding losses, nonprofits are experiencing widespread administrative breakdowns in the federal grant system. Final Thoughts Q2 of 2025 has proven that federal grant funding is no longer a reliable constant.

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How to Work Best with Your Grant Consultant

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

So, what should you expect when you hire a grant consultant? Certainly, your mileage will vary depending on your organization’s grant readiness and fundraising goals, as well as the methodology your consultant employs to kick off the work. Second, everyone thinks their organization is grant ready.

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Getting Curious About Ethics By: Kellie Brungard, GPC

Assel Grant Services

If the program aligns with the organization’s strategic plan and needs pilot funding or was designed in response to community needs within the scope of the organization, ethics aren’t an issue. Another grant readiness factor is whether the organization’s financial management practices are able to track and report on the use of funds.

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Grant Ethics: Organizational Capacity and Readiness Grant Ethics

Assel Grant Services

Grant Ethics: Organizational Capacity and Readiness Grant Ethics Session 3 of the Grant Ethics Series Issues of ethics abound when grant professionals examine their organization’s readiness to apply for grants. Who in the organization must give the green light before a grant is submitted?