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Beyond the Award: Why Every Grant Professional Needs Post-Award Management Skills

Grant Professionals Association

Many of these grant awards have been large federal grants that advanced an organization both in its mission and its overall capacity. But often it is the effective post-award management of these funds that builds credibility with funders and creates systems for even further growth.

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9 Tips to Increase Your Chances of Winning a Grant

GrantNews

Private foundations are the source from which grant seekers are most likely to receive an award. 2) Submit at Least Three Grant Applications The more applications you submit, the greater the likelihood of being awarded a grant. After all, if a foundation is willing to fund your project, you cant expect them to blindly award you funds.

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8 Tips for Supporting Your Grantees After a Significant Award

Blackbaud

Here are eight tips for grantmakers looking to support grantees after an organization-changing award. The post 8 Tips for Supporting Your Grantees After a Significant Award first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Help your grantees understand that its okay, and encouraged, to take a moment to breathe.

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Grant-Fueled Growth: Leveraging Funding Opportunities in 2025

GrantNews

Are you ready to leverage grant funding opportunities? Funding Grants Awarded for Programs Benefiting Underserved Populations Grants of up to $40,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit and faith-based organizations, municipalities, and Tribal governments to benefit underserved populations. Because of this, grants are highly competitive.

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Smart Solutions: How Technology is Empowering Nonprofits

Grant Writer Team

As a grant writer, it’s important that to have the focus and commitment necessary to bring together the various components required to adhere to the framework of the grant and while preparing an effective proposal to give any organization the best possibility of being awarded the grant.

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

Grant Writing Made Easy

What a future-ready grant strategy looks like, and how Grant Writing Made Easier supports it through equity, efficiency, and relationship-driven practices. What a Future-Ready Grant Strategy Looks Like So if compliance and chaos aren’t the way forward, what is? You’re investing in long-term alignment, not just short-term awards.

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The Professionalization of Grants: Scaling Your Grants Program Through Effective Infrastructure

Grant Professionals Association

If you havent already, now is the time to evaluate your organizations grant readiness from pre- to post-award, ensuring alignment with funders, competitive proposals, and strong fund stewardship. Start by Asking the Right Questions: What is the current pre-award process? Do We Have Shovel-Ready Projects?