Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 8, 2025

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. Use a No Brief, No Draft Policy Make it official: If you dont know what youre doing, Im not writing about it. Sound familiar? Yeah, its the worst.

Proposal

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

Clarify what AI can draft (like boilerplate sections or budget rationales) and what must stay human-led (like personal stories or your theory of change). Prepare logic models or theory of change diagrams to demonstrate how your activities lead to visual outcomes. Document a clear use policy. Create internal AI guidelines.

Grants

Wild Apricot

JUNE 16, 2025

Bookkeeping and reporting : They track how the money is used, keep records and help align spending with your project’s goals and logic model. Disbursing payments : They pay vendors, staff or reimburse expenses according to your project’s budget. The sponsor may manage staffing, set policies and represent your project publicly.

Logic Model

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 4, 2025

These might include: 501(c)(3) nonprofit status Specific geographic areas or populations served Minimum or maximum annual operating budgets Years in operation Required match or cost-sharing Audit history or financial documentation Even one missing element can disqualify your proposal, regardless of how compelling your narrative is.

Grants

Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 15, 2024

Sound Financial Management: The organization should have sound financial management practices in place, including budgeting, accounting, and reporting for both organization and for its programs and services. Strengthening these areas enhances the organization's ability to plan, implement, and evaluate grant-funded projects effectively.

Grant Readiness