Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 23, 2025

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. This is even more imperative when grant writing for small nonprofits. You’re not alone.

Grant Writing

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. Time Constraints 1.1 Meeting Deadlines 6.1 Building Funders’ Relationships 7.1

Grant Writing

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Many funders announce their grant cycles well in advance, so you can start building a calendar of deadlines for the coming year. Grant success isn’t just about submitting applications; it’s about building relationships. Invest In Grant Writing Capacity Consider investing in your organization’s grant writing capacity.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

What is a grant consultant? How can a grant consultant support your fundraising team? How to select the right consultant for your organization Does your organization need grant writing support? What is a grant consultant? What does a grant consultant cost? Does your organization need grant writing support?

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 8, 2025

the tax year, the school year, or the calendar year. Is there a “season” for grants? The tricky thing with grant funding is that funders do not work on one universal timeline. Other foundations may have just one grant period annually that is open for two months, making grant writing essential. Not really.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Grant Writing Consultants Boost Your Fundraising Team’s Impact Many different staff positions fulfill fundraising duties. What is a grant consultant? How can a grant consultant support your fundraising team? How to select the right consultant for your organization Does your organization need grant writing support ?

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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.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Researching your funder along with applying the other grant-seeking tips you have learned will ensure your success. After you have located grants of interest, the next step is to organize your calendar. Grant-seekers can schedule grant applications by adding the grant of interest to their Grants Calendar.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 25, 2025

How to Fix It Start early: Begin your process at least 4–6 weeks before the deadline, and block writing time on your calendar. Check out our guide to overcoming grant writer’s block ! Explore Grant Writing Made Easier —our course and community for nonprofit professionals who are ready to write smarter, not harder.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 29, 2025

If your grant strategy feels more chaotic than coordinated, you’re in the right place. For so many nonprofit professionals and grant writing consultants, the issue isn’t a lack of intention. This is especially true for those on small teams or managing grants alongside a dozen other responsibilities. You get it.

AI

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 9, 2025

Use what you’ve learned to strengthen your nonprofit grant strategy for the rest of 2025. Update Your Grant Calendar An organized, realistic calendar is the backbone of a successful nonprofit grant strategy, especially as you approach the high-stakes Q3 and Q4 deadlines. But that doesn’t mean you can’t win big.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 15, 2025

After spending more than a year refining, testing, and perfecting this innovative platform, we’re thrilled to announce that the AI Grants Hub has officially launched! It’s now available exclusively to members of our flagship course, Grant Writing Made Easier , marking a new chapter in streamlined, AI-powered nonprofit grant writing.

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

How grant writers are typically paid Grant writers employ several standard payment structures. A nonprofit can make better budget decisions for grant writing services by knowing these payment models. Hourly rates Grant writers mostly charge by the hour, and their rates vary based on experience.

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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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Grant Writer Team

MAY 1, 2025

Grant-seekers can learn more grant-seeking tips with knowledgeable guests by visiting GrantTalk , a podcast hosted by Libby Hikind , the CEO of GrantWatch. Establish Your Grant Calendar – After grants of interest are located, the next step is to organize your calendar.

Management

Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The client felt confident putting the funder on their own grant calendar for the upcoming year, allowing me to focus my time on another funding priority because they were sure that the foundation would continue its support. It is important to connect with funders early in the grant-writing process.

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Just Write Grants

JULY 16, 2025

Get your nonprofit ready for fall grant season! Learn how to build a grant calendar, create prep checklists, avoid burnout, and craft powerful storytelling to secure more funding.

Burnout

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 31, 2025

Ever feel like philanthropy is entering a new era, but your grant writing process is stuck in 2005? And while many nonprofits cling to outdated, compliance-focused grant practices, there’s a better way, especially when you equip your strategy with tools built for this moment. You’re not imagining it. Let’s dive in.

Readiness

GrantNews

JANUARY 9, 2025

Earn a stamp of approval on your grant application. If your grant proposal was rejected, don’t be discouraged! Grant writing involves a huge learning curve. Each grant process is different, based on the funder. Some applications will succeed, while others may be denied for any number of reasons.

Application

GrantNews

JUNE 12, 2025

While there are many ways to generate funding, like charity events and fundraisers, you should still be researching and applying for grants. Plan out your grant applications by using the GrantWatch Grants Calendar. The Grants Calendar enables users to link and schedule grants to organize application submissions.

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Grant Writer Team

JUNE 12, 2025

Using 990s to Align Your Cause with a Funder’s Mission Grant writers ensure eligibility requirements are fully met and documentation is well-organized, preventing costly delays. Reviewing a funder’s Form 990 can greatly enhance your grant writing strategy by revealing support trends like grant amounts and preferred types of recipients.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 13, 2025

Based on some things we have tried with various organizations, depending on their culture and staff comfort level, have you tried: Putting a calendar appointment on their schedule as you would for a grant application meeting so they prioritize sending the draft emails?

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Bloom Grant Consulting

JUNE 9, 2025

top of page HOME ABOUT OUR TEAM VALUES CLIENTS FAQ SERVICES ONGOING SUPPORT BLOSSOM BUNDLE PROSPECT RESEARCH GRANT CALENDAR BLOG RESOURCES CONTACT More Use tab to navigate through the menu items. All Posts Nonprofit Sustainability Grant Writing Prospect Research Cultivation Work With Us Search Ask Jacquee: What is Cultivation?

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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.

Instrumentl

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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GrantNews

MARCH 14, 2025

In truth, grants can cover salaries and operations for vital programs missioned to impact causes like social justice, clean water, education, and more. For example, grant-seekers use the Grants Calendar to schedule grant application submissions. Explore various grants designed to help fund and expand your mission.

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 28, 2025

Mark Your Calendar Applications open: Jan 28 to Dec 7 Application R eview Deadlines: Feb 28, June 30, Sept 6, and Dec 7 Keep an eye on our website and social media for updates, tips, and reminders about the process. Continuing close relationships with past colleagues and clients are integral to Brad G.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 24, 2024

We have been in the grant writing business for a long time, and one important shift we have seen over the last several years has been that funders are requiring more data from more nonprofits. Purpose of Data Type of Data to Use Data used in grant proposals to answer questions like how many people you serve, demographics, metrics, etc.

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Professional Grant Writers

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

If you’ve written grants for a while, you’ve probably experienced it: that sinking feeling when you realize — or your employer tells you. The post Develop a grants calendar to stay on top of deadlines appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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GrantNews

JULY 10, 2024

Ready to be inspired and get some valuable grant writing tips? It was an insightful and charming interview that covered topics like growth, leadership, grant writing, and making a difference. Get ready to follow Libby’s incredible rise from a special education teacher to the top of the grant world!

Grant Writing

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 16, 2023

For example, many grant writers subscribe to the free daily email blast from grants.gov , summarizing all the opportunities posted the previous day. Developing and Maintaining a Grant Calendar Grant writing can be a time-consuming process, and it’s essential to stay organized.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In this post, we explore what a grant calendar is, how to create a template for yourself in managing your grants, and how to use Instrumentl as your ultimate grant calendar.

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As we approach 2025, the landscape of grant writing for nonprofits is evolving rapidly. Staying ahead of trends and preparing effectively can make the difference between a successful grant application and a missed opportunity. Develop a Comprehensive Grant Writing Strategy 2.1 Click here to learn more.

Grant Writing

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 12, 2024

As I was watching the attacks that happen in Tetris 99, automatically adding additional rows to clear when your board is ALREADY very full, reminded me a lot of what it feels like when an unexpected grant opportunity pops up when your organization already has a very full grant calendar. What unique solutions have you tried?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 9, 2022

For instance, a simple daily calendar listing the work I need to accomplish gets the job done. DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services, LLC is so excited to be season 5 sponsors for Fundraising HayDay , a podcast about grants and such. Catch up on seasons 1 – 4 and stay up to date on the new season here.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JANUARY 18, 2023

Over the past few years, we’ve done a Day in the Life of a grant writing consultant (both for me and one of my team members, Alisha ). But the truth is, I no longer do much grant writing consulting myself. What I want you to know is what it’s now like for me as a Grant Writing Boss. So I did that.

Grant Writing

Instrumentl

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In this post, we explore what a grant calendar is, how to create a template for yourself in managing your grants, and how to use Instrumentl as your ultimate grant calendar.

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