Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Grant writing is a vital skill for nonprofits, artists, and educators in Atlanta, aimed at securing funding to enhance community projects and initiatives. This blog delves into the nuances of grant writing, exploring best practices, resources, and success stories from the heart of Georgia.

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 1, 2025

Grant writing is a profession grounded in trust. Funders rely on grant professionals to present accurate, compelling narratives supported by credible data. However, in the competitive world of grant funding, it is easy, sometimes even natural, for well-meaning professionals to unintentionally misinterpret or misuse data.

Ethics

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 21, 2025

In grant writing, we understand the importance of the 5 Ws: Who, What, When, Where, and Why. As grant professionals, we have a responsibility to keep Who at the center of every proposal we write because they are the very reason grants even exist. Compassionate grant writing even has the power to inspire.

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 8, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming grant writing across industries, particularly for technology-driven companies, drug developers, energy innovators, defense contractors, and health systems. Proposal Drafting: AI can create drafts tailored to specific funding agencies, improving alignment with solicitation requirements.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Grant writing is a critical component of nonprofit fundraising, but it often comes with its own set of challenges. Understanding and addressing these common pain points can significantly enhance your nonprofit’s success in securing grants. Understanding Grant Guidelines 2.1 Time Constraints 1.1 Data and Evidence 4.1

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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! First person singular (I or me) feels awkward (at best) in most grant writing.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 13, 2025

We want to note that sometimes folks find the differences between these grant-related terms confusing. 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. But First: Objectives or Outcomes?

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Grant Writer Team

JULY 31, 2025

Grant writing stands out as one of the few freelance paths that blends purpose with independence. As a grant writer, you can help fund community programs, educational initiatives, and life-changing services. Why Freelance Grant Writing Is Worth It Freelance grant writing is a career path with real purpose and potential.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Collaborating on grant-funded projects, especially during proposal development, has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my 26+ years working in nonprofits. Yet, fostering a productive proposal-building environment often presents scheduling and communication hurdles.

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 8, 2025

I was comfortable navigating the relatively calm waters of foundation grants, but federal grants felt like I was treading water in an ocean of shark-like regulations, intricate applications, and stormy instructions. I enrolled in this course so that I could swim in these waters with confidence, strength, and clarity.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Further, introducing agency staff to friends and colleagues can support partnerships and collaborations that are often a boon to grant-seeking efforts. Offer to write letters of support for proposals and be flexible when needed to sign grant documentation (e.g., certifications, grant agreements).

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 6, 2025

When grant applications call for evidence that your proposed intervention works, citing scientific articles can strengthen your case. Example Email: Subject: Request for Authors Copy of [Article Title] Dear [Authors Name], My name is [Your Name], and Im a grant writer supporting [Nonprofit Name] whose mission is [mission].

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 24, 2025

There is no degree in grant writing. Typically, grant professionals learn on the job through trial and error, plus there are vast numbers of classes, webinars, and articles to read on writing grants. I'm Allison Jones, the CEO and Founder of Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes. in Adult Education.

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Understanding the distinctions between capital, program, and operating grants is crucial for effectively managing your organization’s finances and meeting its goals. In this blog post, we’ll break down these three types of grants, explain their unique characteristics, and offer guidance on how to use them effectively.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 29, 2025

The question is, how can you prepare for an audit when you’re just reading the request for proposals or spotting an opportunity from your favorite foundation? After writing your narrative, review it carefully and critique each statement. You can even use AI tools to analyze your writing and reveal blind spots or weaknesses.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

After reviewing the foundation’s recent priorities, it became clear that their focus had shifted, and the grant proposal they submitted no longer aligned with their new direction. Some funders require a letter of inquiry (short or detailed) before inviting full proposals. It is not just about applying for every grant.

GPC

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

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. Understanding how your organization makes grant submission decisions is critical.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 11, 2025

Before AI, cloud-based platforms, and fancy grant management software, grant writing was a hands-on, paper-filled, finger-cramping journey. Or the time we used carbon paper to create multiple copies of a grant proposal, leaving our fingers stained and our drafts smudged beyond recognition?

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

You can feel good about submitting a clear and well-defined proposal, and the reporting process becomes stronger too. You’ll still have meetings and still collaborate on new ideas, but in-between you’ll be able to write a few extra grants. Implementation Plans don’t replace collaboration; they enhance it. Other bonuses?

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Bloom Grant Consulting

JUNE 9, 2025

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Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Published: March 2, 2022 Grant Writing Classes Table of Contents SHOW MORE SHOW LESS Return to top Want to go from Rejected to Accepted? ​In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Teresa Huff will share with you 9 reasons your grants are getting rejected, and how to fix them. Look no further! That is amazing.

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Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Published: June 29, 2022 Grant Writing Classes Table of Contents SHOW MORE SHOW LESS Return to top Want to know how to stay on the "good" list? Grant Writing Classes How to Craft a Standout Grant Application ft. Plus, learn about the OneCause Cares grant.

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Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Published: September 8, 2021 Grant Writing Classes Table of Contents SHOW MORE SHOW LESS Return to top In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Teresa Huff will share with you how to simplify, streamline, and support your team. Find and win more grants for your nonprofit! She has helped nonprofits triple their funding.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

APRIL 29, 2021

Whether you’re a newbie to grant writing or you’re a veteran in the nonprofit grant writing arena, no one should ever really be done improving and learning. You also need to talk about the much less obvious stuff that can help you really hone your grant writing chops. After all, it’s a journey, right?

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Anyone who has sought a grant has probably heard “no” as often—or more often—than they’ve heard “yes.” Grant writing is challenging. Even if you write a perfect grant proposal, it still might not get funded—simply because there is so much competition. Was there something I did wrong in my proposal?”

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Grant Training Center

AUGUST 21, 2023

Grant writing expertise can be a valuable asset when you’re seeking a job. Even if the job itself is not directly related to grant writing, many of the skills you develop in writing and implementing grants strongly relate to superior job attributes.

Grant Writing

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This blog post is the second in a two-part series about how to enhance your grant writing skills. In part one of this series , we covered reading successful grant proposals.

Proposal Writing

Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

However, keep in mind, with hard work and a lot of passion anyone can write a grant. Funding sources can receive thousands of grant applications, so it is critical that you stand out. GrantWriterTeam has helpful grant writing tips for your application, you can submit grants with confidence. Need More Help?

Grant Writing

Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

There are several elements to writing an effective grant application. An impactful proposal should have clear, concise writing. However, out of all the different aspects of a grant application, one that stands out in importance is a needs statement. This is why it is relevant to the success of the proposal.

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Candid

JUNE 14, 2023

Grant proposals take a lot of work. And nobody wants to see their proposal get discarded by a funder for something that could have been easily fixed. So, we asked you on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook: What red flags do funders look out for when reading a grant proposal? Did we miss a red flag?

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Candid

JULY 13, 2023

While Candid is working to reduce that burden broadly, here is one specific way we are trying to help: by providing sample grant proposal documents. In this blog, we share the major types of grant proposal documents, their components, and free sample resources to show you what a successful version of each one looks like.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2023

Grant writing and proposal-development skills can be learned and developed over years of practice and enhancement. In this two-part blog series, I will share some ways to improve your proposal-writing skills for free.

Proposal

Grant Training Center

MAY 30, 2023

These are learned through experience, various proposal submissions, collaborative efforts with colleagues, and focus and determination. Clear and Concise Communication: Are able to communicate their ideas and proposals clearly and concisely. The end result is a well developed and polished proposal.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

As a social worker, I've discovered that many of the skills crucial to my profession translate exceptionally well into the grant writing space. But of all these skills, I find that intentional empathy stands out as one of the most powerful tools for writing grants that are not just good, but truly great.

Grant Writing

Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Writing grants is a specialized skill and an excellent way to boost your knowledge and credibility with potential clients is to earn a grant writing certification. Well-written grant applications play an important role in securing funding for various projects and initiatives. Who Are the Future Grant Writers?

Grant Writing

Grant Training Center

MAY 25, 2020

The focus of this blog is effective grant writing. The reviewers of your proposal will be the ultimate judges of your funding success. Your readers — the reviewers of your proposal — are looking for answers to specific questions. To assure that they are enthused, you need to address: Whose story is this?

Grant Writing

Just Write Grants

AUGUST 27, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one such tool that’s making waves in grant writing. From drafting proposals to analyzing grant opportunities, AI promises to streamline the grant application process. In this blog post, we’ll explore both the positives and negatives of using AI for nonprofit grant writing.

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