Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 9, 2025

Picture this: the grant deadline is in 48 hours. Your heart is racing, your inbox is a graveyard of unanswered pleas, and youre still waiting on a budget breakdown, an updated program description, and that one elusive staff bio written in something resembling human English. Or convinced the grant wont be funded anyway, so why bother?

Grant Writing

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Funders put the budget and budget justification under a microscope. If the foundation’s top grant is $5,000 and you ask for $25,000, you’re waving a huge red flag. * Is it consistent with instructions in the application guidelines? If an activity will require resources, it must show up in the budget.

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GrantNews

JUNE 16, 2025

When you think about applying for foundation grants, the first image that might come to mind is hiring an experienced grant writer who speaks the complex language of funders. But what if you don’t have the budget to bring in a professional? A well-thought-out budget Proof of community impact or potential 2.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 11, 2024

What are your chances of winning a grant? So how can you increase your chances of winning a grant? 9 Tips to Increase Your Chances of Winning a Grant 1) Target Your Funders There are many different types of funding sources, but which funding source is best for you? 1 Application: 63% of respondents won at least one grant.

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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.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

However, sustaining these programs requires resources, and many organizations seek funding through grants to cover their costs. Here, we will explore 15 currently available grants and 15 practical and effective potential programmatic activities that support at-risk teens and their families.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Introduction to Grant Budgets Understanding the financial aspects of grant applications, particularly budgeting, is essential for both small businesses and non-profits. A well-structured budget can significantly impact the chances of securing funding.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Grants are an integral lifeline for many nonprofits, providing the necessary funding to launch new initiatives, sustain critical programs, and ensure operational stability. For some organizations, a well-timed grant can be the spark that ignites growth. The reality is that while grants are valuable, they aren’t guaranteed.

Funding

Blackbaud

JUNE 5, 2025

Budgeting for a nonprofit organization is much like planning that road trip. In this blog post, you’ll learn the essential steps for creating an effective nonprofit budget. What Is the Purpose of a Budget for Nonprofits? At its core, your budget is a list of expected revenue and expenses for a set timeframe.

Budget

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 8, 2025

When is the best time to apply for a grant? Is there a “season” for grants? The tricky thing with grant funding is that funders do not work on one universal timeline. The tricky thing with grant funding is that funders do not work on one universal timeline. Here’s what you need to know about when to seek grant funding.

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Candid

MAY 2, 2025

nonprofits report receiving government grants. Some nonprofits anticipating reimbursement from such grants may have already spent funds from this years budget. Seeking foundation grants require a different approach from applying for government grants: one that is grounded in relationship building and trust.

Proposal Writing

Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Grant writing is a vital skill for local nonprofits seeking funding to support their missions. This blog will explore key strategies and tips to enhance your grant writing skills, helping your organization to secure the funding it deserves. Each grants comes with its own set of criteria, expectations, and reporting requirements.

Grant Writing

Candid

JUNE 17, 2025

With a vital funding stream unexpectedly taken away, many nonprofits hope to pivot to seeking foundation grants. What’s different about seeking foundation grants today? Here’s what to keep in mind when seeking foundation grants: 1. How can my nonprofit adapt its messaging for seeking foundation grants in the current landscape?

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The World of Grant Money for Artists Understanding the Importance of Grants Grant money serves as a vital resource for artists, providing financial assistance to pursue creative projects. Grants also promote artistic innovation and diversity by funding a variety of artistic expressions, from visual arts to performing arts.

Grants

Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Many nonprofits rely heavily on grants to fund their missions, but successfully securing and managing grants requires a clear understanding of the grant lifecycle. This article breaks the grant lifecycle into two main phases: the pre-award phase and the post-award phase. Ensure compliance.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Grant Writing Essentials Understanding the basics of grant writing is crucial for non-profit organizations, business owners, and students seeking financial support. This section outlines essential aspects of grants to help individuals navigate the grant landscape effectively.

Grant Writing

Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 11, 2024

If you are a grant writer aiming to advance your grant writing career or a nonprofit leader striving to sustain your organization, this guide is for you. Here are five actionable strategies to enhance your grant writing expertise today: 1. Its where I significantly advanced my own grant writing career.

Grant Writing

Candid

JUNE 18, 2025

Direct grant recipients and organizations reliant on upstream funding are facing paused projects, staff reductions, and program instability; many are struggling to sustain operations. In 2025, federal and state funding shifts are significantly disrupting the nonprofit sector. These grantees had already begun project development (e.g.,

Funding

Candid

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A group of visionary women came together in 1984 to award Boston Women’s Fund’s (BWF) first five grants totaling $20,000. We’ve awarded more than 385 small grants totaling over $7.6 Most traditional, larger foundations offer grants only after applicants have successfully secured funding from another source.

Funding

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 2, 2025

Grant writing can be incredibly complicated. 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. In case you forget, I’ll add one more: write a grant. Grant writing isn’t free.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Grant writing is a critical skill for securing funding for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, businesses, and individuals. Understanding the average hours for grant writing can help you plan resources, set realistic timelines, and improve your chances of success. What Influences the Time Spent on Grant Writing?

Grant Writing

RBW Strategy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

You are carefully researching different funding sources and feel strongly that federal grant funding will help provide the financial boost that you need to get things moving. For those who have spent countless hours preparing federal grant applications, you know that this isnt easy. Seems like a win, right?

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

And payroll and grant reporting are two areas of your financial processes where accuracy is non-negotiable. You want your staff paid fairly, and you want to maintain good relationships with your grant funders. But allocating your payroll and time to your grants can be a cumbersome, manual, and time-intensive process.

Grants

Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Mastering your projected budget does not have to be as difficult as you might think. Nonprofits need a projected annual budget for transparency, especially if grant funding is needed. Nonprofits seeking grant funding need to provide an annual budget to the funding source. It is a planning tool created, annually.

Budget

Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 5, 2025

Its two weeks before a federal grant deadline , and you just learned about the opportunity and that you are eligible to apply for grant funding. Doing your foundation or government grants keep falling off the bottom of the list, impacting your grant proposal submissions. What does a grant consultant bring to the table?

Grant Writing

Candid

JULY 29, 2025

How do you calculate the correct costs for a project and follow best practices for budgeting if there’s no certainty about sources of income and anticipated expenses? How do you use your project budget to demonstrate credibility with grantmakers ? It also means listening to their suggestions of how to show such changes in your budget.

Budget

GrantNews

JULY 1, 2025

Finding the right grants from a foundation can be a true game-changer for nonprofits that want to make a lasting impact. If you’re looking to secure grant money quickly, time is of the essence! That’s why we’ve rounded up 10 foundation grants closing in less than 60 days. Learn more here. Read more here.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 8, 2025

Theres nothing more maddening than trying to write a winning grant for a program that isnt even nailed down yet. One day its a youth mentorship initiative, the next its a workforce development projectand nobody seems sure which population theyre serving or what the heck the budget looks like. Smart grant writers dont play that game.

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Clairification

APRIL 21, 2025

nonprofits who, on average, receive about a third of their total funding from Federal grants. This means nonprofits today need toshift emphasis (and budget) toward individual donor engagement strategies. Shifting politics are creating economic uncertainty for all, and its especially scary for U.S.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Understanding the Power of Local Grant Money Local grant money serves as a vital resource for non-profit organizations striving to enhance their community impact. Local grants provide critical funding that can address these gaps.

Grants

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Introduction to Grants Definition and Purpose of Grants A grant is a financial award provided by a government agency, foundation, or corporation to support initiatives aligned with their objectives. In essence, grants play a critical role in fostering growth and innovation by providing the necessary financial backing.

Grant Writing

Ann Green's Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2025

A few ways you can use direct mail without breaking your budget are to clean up your mailing lists to avoid costly duplicate mailings, spread thank you mailings throughout the year perhaps sending something to a small number of donors each month, and look into special nonprofit mailing rates. Dont skimp on your communications budget.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

We will explore fun grammar insights that elevate the power of the written word in grant writing. Passive Voice, examines this grammatical choice that arises occasionally as we write grant documents. Grant writers generally consider active voice to be clearer (very important) and more direct (also very important).

Grant Writing

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Note from Diane: You know how passionate our team is about thinking about your grant management work (your post-award work) to help strengthen your grant applications (your pre-award) work. Its why we partner with MyFedTrainer.com to deliver grant writing supports and training on both the pre-award and post-award side of things.

Finance

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Often, the first step in getting a grant is a Letter of Inquiry (sometimes called a Letter of Intent ) – or LOI, for short. Thats when youll be asked to provide detailed financial reports, budgets, and plans for executing your program and measuring your success. Grant writing doesn’t get any better than that!

Letter Of Inquiry

Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

How a Grant Consultant Can Amplify the Impact of Your Fundraising Team Many different staff positions fulfill fundraising duties. Alex Dunn, CFRE, is a grant consultant who founded the company Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates to help busy nonprofits save time and money while maximizing their grant funding.

Consulting

Strategic Grants

JUNE 18, 2025

Using AI for grant writing is not a new topic. We know, through conversations with our clients and within the for-purpose community, that many are embracing it as an asset in their grant writing toolbox. This is where AI can assist, offering capabilities that complement human grant writing expertise rather than replace it.

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