Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 3, 2025

Ghostwriting is one of the most common, yet least talked about, practices in grant writing, especially for consultants. Keep the Relationship Where It Belongs: As a consultant, your name should never appear on a clients grant application. In short, being a grant writing consultant isnt about centering ourselves.

Ethics

Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2025

If theres a gap on your team, you might save time, access new perspectives, and improve outcomes by hiring a consultant in that area. Instead of taking months to train a new hire, you could hire a fractional leader from a nonprofit fundraising consultancy to take their place. Lets say your head of development is stepping down.

Consultant

Candid

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The movement was sparked by Vu Le’s blog, Nonprofit AF , in 2015. Advancing equity as a core priority We hope implementing the 10 principles as fundraisers, leaders, and consultants will help achieve collective liberation and growth for all fundraising practitioners and nonprofits.

Fundraising

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Welcome to “Grammar Kerfuffles,” a blog series from DH Leonard Consulting that you will see here on the semi-regular. If you like “fun” and “grammar” being next to each other in the previous sentence, this blog series is for you. Our DH Leonard Consulting style guide specifies that active voice is our default.

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 21, 2025

Author Bio: Jorden Anderson, MSW, MPA, GPC , is the founder of Jorden Anderson Consulting, a five-year-old consulting firm that has raised more than $30 million on behalf of its clients across the nation. Danny Blitch, MPA, GPC , from Woodstock, Georgia, is the Managing Consultant of Federal Grants at Alloy Fundraising in Atlanta.

Grant Writing

Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 5, 2025

In this blog: When do nonprofits need urgent grant help? What does a grant consultant bring to the table? What is the process to work with a grant consultant? What to look for in a grant consultant? The right grant consultant provides rapid support, funding results Conclusion When do nonprofits need urgent grant help?

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

In this blog, well break down the components of grant writing, analyze time estimates, and offer tips to streamline the process, highlighting the importance of calculating average hours for grant writing. Consult Professional Grant Writers Working with experts like Allied Grant Writers can save time and improve the quality of your proposals.

Grant Writing

Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This blog delves into the nuances of grant writing, exploring best practices, resources, and success stories from the heart of Georgia. By applying the insights shared in this blog, you can enhance your ability to write persuasive grants that resonate with funders and lead to positive change. Shavonn * Need help? About Shavonn V.

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 1, 2025

Author Bio: Allison Megrath, AICP, CNU-A, is the President of Megrath Consulting, Inc. a State of Florida-certified woman-owned consulting firm specializing in grant consulting and community planning. Lets ensure that every grant proposal we write lives up to that responsibility.

Ethics

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 1, 2025

Our team at DH Leonard Consulting is always trying to think of new ways to “Don’t Let Grants Stress You Out,” whether you are a grant-writing client, a grant-training participant, or a broader member of our community. I asked: “Can you write a 300-word blog post about the ethical uses of AI in grant writing?”

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 12, 2024

I often consult with clients who arent able to use functionality in their CRM because of choices they have made with their data. first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. This can be particularly problematic if team members use different fields for the same information and theres a lack of consistency.

CRM

Strategic Grants

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

And for more on effective funder stewardship, visit our popular blog post here. Strategic Grants is Australia and New Zealands most trusted team of grants specialists, delivering the largest funding base of AU and NZ funders through the GEMS funding database and wrap around consulting services. appeared first on Strategic Grants.

Application

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 2, 2025

I’ve been working on this blog for years, and I have still barely scratched the surface of what goes into crafting a successful grant proposal …and then another one …and then another one. It’s a lot to keep track of, and I certainly couldn’t summarize it all in a single blog post.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

JANUARY 13, 2025

Set timeframes that allow sufficient evaluation of what’s working, without shutting down initiatives too early, and make sure to consult with your lawyer and CPA to ensure compliance with any relevant guidelines. The post How to Evaluate a New Revenue Stream first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Finance

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

If you need help or have any questions about audit prep, consult your accountant. The post What Every Nonprofit Needs to Know About Financial Audits first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Nonprofit

Blackbaud

MARCH 3, 2025

Collaborate with third-party consultants, peer organizations, and industry associations to save time and provide valuable insights at every stage of this significant decision. The post Gaining Leadership Approval for Major Technology Investments: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit CFOs first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Finance

Grant Professionals Association

DECEMBER 4, 2024

While launching my unbelievably blessed journey as a consultant, I honestly never considered the compounded needs my numerous clients would face following natural disasters. Previously, I had been through disaster recovery efforts as an employee focused on the needs of a single organization. What are nonprofit employees to do?

Utilities

Strategic Grants

MARCH 5, 2025

Strategic Grants is Australia and New Zealands most trusted team of grants specialists, delivering the largest funding base of AU and NZ funders through the GEMS funding database and wrap around consulting services. Find out more about Team SG here.

Application

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 1, 2025

Author Bio: Claire Honsinger, GPC is founder and principal consultant of Good Horse Grants, nonprofit funding advocacy and professional grant consulting. How do you respectfully push back on the burdensome requirements that many grant applications contain?

Funding

Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 25, 2025

Author Bio: Meredith Burke Hammons, PhD, GPC is the founder of Burke Hammons Consulting, a professional grant services firm, and a trainer for GrantWriting USA with over 15 years of experience in grant development, training, and research. What else do you look for when evaluating funding opportunities? She holds a Ph.D.

IT

The Grantsmanship Center

APRIL 16, 2025

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking In an earlier blog, I discussed how to strengthen your proposal by adding context to the Problem Discussion with descriptive detail. Susan Chandler is an independent consultant to nonprofit organizations. Part Two is about giving the reader a sense of place to add meaning to the proposal.

Demographics

Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

I was also able to have one-on-one conversations with those who had questions about federal grants and consulting in the human library. I was able to teach a unique session on grants and graphics which included an expert outside the grant field to share with my fellow grant professionals.

GPC

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 27, 2025

Author Bio: Julie Assel, GPC, CGMS, is CEO of Assel Grant Services, a national consulting firm specializing in strategic grant research, proposal development, management, and training. Which post-award skill area do you feel is most important for grant professionals to grow into—and what has helped you build that capacity?

Award

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 11, 2025

Author Bio: Babette Allen, MBA, is the Founder & Principal Consultant of Babette Allen Consulting, a State of Florida-certified minority-owned consulting firm. What’s the funniest (or messiest) place you’ve ever brainstormed a grant idea? Napkin, car dashboard, grocery receipt?)

Logic Model

Blackbaud

MARCH 20, 2025

In a Q&A conversation with consultant and nonprofit CFO Andrew Horrow , many people asked about ways to understand cash flow when funding sources were fluctuating. The post How Nonprofits Can Manage Cash Flow During Financial Challenges first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Management

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 9, 2025

Grammar Kerfuffles: Second Installment ( View the other installments here ) Welcome to installment #2 of the grant writing blog series Grammar Kerfuffles, presented for you by DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services! Today we examine the choice (dilemma?)

Grant Writing

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Supplement your header CTA button with text and banner CTAs throughout your blog posts or informational pages. Hes also the founder of Think Big Campaigns, a full-service consulting firm that specializes in political consulting, digital organizing, and issue advocacy.

CRM

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 14, 2025

I started consulting part-time and slowly took on grant writing and management work. Im the first full-time grant professional my organization has ever had.

GPC

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

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Funding

NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2025

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Retail

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 25, 2024

At the same time, our Professional Services group can directly help consult on an integration you’re trying to develop or build an integration for you outright. first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. However, it’s important to note that Support does not troubleshoot code, provide training, or supply code samples.

Software

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 13, 2025

For clarification, please see our blog on this topic. The bottom line, for our purposes in this blog, is that objectives are increments or building blocks of a larger, over-arching goal. The post Mastering SMART Objectives in Grant Writing Is … Wise appeared first on DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services.

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 29, 2025

As Principal Consultant at Alpha Omega Strategies, he advises schools, nonprofits, and municipalities on strategic grant management. Author Bio: Reagan Lynch is a grant professional with over 15 years of experience securing and managing federal and state funding, including expertise in audit compliance and federal grant regulations.

IT

Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore the typical issues nonprofits face during the grant writing process and offer practical solutions to overcome them. Seek Professional Advice : Consult with a financial expert or accountant to review your budget and ensure accuracy and compliance. Time Constraints 1.1 Meeting Deadlines 6.1

Grant Writing

Future Fundraising Now

MARCH 31, 2025

Here are the 5 most-read Future Fundraising Now blog posts of the month of March: Peter Elbow: taught so many of us the way to write well 7 crummy sentence structures that weaken your fundraising Are you raising funds like Mr. Collins of Pride and Prejudice? Book a FREE consultation with Sean Triner of Moceanic.

AI

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 3, 2025

As an independent grant professional and nonprofit consultant, I have navigated the complexities of funding proposals and the diverse landscape of nonprofit initiatives for years. Since founding SFG Consulting Services LLC, Jeannes clients have been awarded over $18 million in federal, state, and foundation grants.

GPCI

Strategic Grants

JUNE 18, 2025

Additional AI-related resources Balancing heart and head when using ChatGPT for grant writing – Strategic Grants Infoxchange’s Asia-Pacific AI Nonprofit Learning Community – free consults for NFPs Technology in the not-for-profit sector – data on how NFPs are using AI Blackbaud’s The Status of ANZ Fundraising 2025 – A Benchmarking Report for the (..)

AI