Budget Budget Narrative Funding 
Grant Writing Made Easy
JULY 2, 2025
But when it comes to grant writing, your budget isn’t just an attachment or requirement to fulfill. Grant budgets are a crucial part of the story you’re telling funders. For better or worse, your budget can make or break your chances of funding, despite the quality of the grant narrative itself.
Candid
JULY 29, 2025
In an informal discussion I held recently with a group of nonprofits across Ohio, I heard the following: “We heard that our governmental funding was completely cut.” “We We just received word that our governmental funding was restored.” “We How do you use your project budget to demonstrate credibility with grantmakers ?
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Candid
JUNE 5, 2025
Building a nonprofit budget can be intimidating, not only for new projects or organizations but for all nonprofits when the fundraising outlook is uncertain. Yet, a challenging environment makes developing a strong, credible budget even more important. Here’s how to get started: The basics of building a nonprofit budget.
Grant Writing Made Easy
JUNE 25, 2025
Even seasoned grant writers make grant proposal errors, but small changes can be the difference between a funded project and a missed opportunity. 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.
Grant Writing Made Easy
JUNE 23, 2025
Across the nonprofit sector, countless small nonprofits and grassroots organizations do life-changing work with limited staff, tight budgets, and never enough daily hours. But applying for every opportunity is a fast track to burnout, not funding. Budget Justifications & Templates: Most grants require breaking down your numbers.
Allied Grant Writers
JUNE 8, 2025
Regardless of the pricing model, it’s essential to note that paying a grant writer based on a percentage of awarded funds is both unethical and prohibited by industry standards. Each structure offers unique advantages based on an organization’s needs and budget constraints.
Grant Professionals Association
JANUARY 8, 2025
Aided by Kessler and Cassidys Writing to Win Federal Grants and Writing to Win Federal Grants: The Workbook, participants are guided through the entire federal grant writing process, including developing needs statements, crafting budget narratives, building partnerships, and navigating the submissions process.
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