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Burnout Is Real—But You Don’t Have to Be a Victim

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

Lets face it: grant writing isnt just typing proposals and hitting submit. No wonder burnout hits so many smart, capable, hardworking professionals. But heres the good news: you can beat burnout without giving up your edge. But heres the good news: you can beat burnout without giving up your edge. Not really.

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Burned Out but Brilliant: 8 Smart, Sanity-Saving Strategies for Frustrated Grant Writers

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

Burnout sneaks in when you treat recovery like a reward instead of a requirement. After every major grant, set up a 30-minute debrief. What could be templatized or automated next time? Create a centralized folder (ideally in the cloud) with updated templates, recent impact stats, staff bios, and DEI statements.

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Is AI Coming for Your Grant Writing Job?

Grant Writing Made Easy

Ever skim the headlines and wonder, “Is AI coming for my grant writing job?” While the criticism and concerns over some aspects of AI—including environmental impacts and severe ethical and human rights violations—are entirely valid, today we’re zooming in on AI and grant writing. You’re not alone. Short answer: Yes.

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Grant Writing for Small Nonprofits: How to Do More With Less

Grant Writing Made Easy

Struggling to keep up with grant writing as a team of one, or as part of a small nonprofit where everyone wears multiple hats? That can overwhelm grant writing for small nonprofits, but it doesn’t have to. But applying for every opportunity is a fast track to burnout, not funding. You’re not alone.

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Notes to My Future Self

Grant Professionals Association

Im the first full-time grant professional my organization has ever had. I started consulting part-time and slowly took on grant writing and management work. Notes to My Future Self These notes arent polished templates or formal standard operating procedures. GPC Competencies: 4,5,8

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The #1 Reason Grant Writers Burn Out—and How to Fix It

Grant Writing Made Easy

Grant writer burnout is a widespread issue affecting nonprofit professionals worldwide. Burnout goes beyond mere tiredness. But what’s the single most significant contributor to this burnout, and more importantly, how can you effectively overcome it? It’s not just demanding, it’s downright draining.

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Most Common Grant Proposal Errors (and How to Fix Them)

Grant Writing Made Easy

Team burnout is real: Scrambling at the last minute affects morale and productivity. Want more support, templates, and training to help you avoid these errors from the start? Explore Grant Writing Made Easier —our course and community for nonprofit professionals who are ready to write smarter, not harder.