The Grantsmanship Center

MARCH 12, 2025

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Lets Talk About the Problem, Part 2 (or The Lack of a Program is Not the Problem) Planning programs proactively makes good sense. Sometimes, though, in real life a funding opportunity lands in our inbox and there may be pressure to apply.

Proposal Writing

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Understanding what grants are and their significance can empower non-profit and business owners, as well as students, in accessing necessary funding. Definition of Grants A grant is a financial award provided by a government agency, foundation, or corporation to fund specific projects or programs.

Grant Writing

The Grantsmanship Center

MARCH 20, 2025

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The grant proposal is a logical argument for funding, as we state in our textbook, Grantsmanship: Program Planning & Proposal Writing. The logic of the the proposal flows from the logic of your Program design.

Proposal Writing

Center for Major Gifts

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Occasionally they are involved in advancing the organization through outreach, grant and proposal writing, bookkeeping, and other administrative tasks. Overall, giving your best, staying on top of things, and consulting with the executive director when you run into problems or need opinions can increase your success in this position.

Nonprofit

The Grantsmanship Center

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Let’s say you’re an experienced development staffer, or a consultant , and you’ve been submitting grant proposals to support the organization’s mission—call it child care, or mental health counseling, or any other program focus. How far afield is the new field?

Proposal Writing

Grant Consulting Services

JULY 12, 2024

Effective grant writing demands precision and strategy in today’s competitive funding landscape. To maximize your grant writing effectiveness, implementing SMART goals is essential. It’s also key to note that relevancy and timeliness are also critical to the success of any proposal. Need some additional tips?

Proposal Writing

The Grantsmanship Center

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking There comes a time when a proposal needs to include a logic model. A nonprofit might get funded to offer classes in resume writing. A logic model is a picture of how your program is intended to work. This is one way to think it through.

Logic Model

Candid

JULY 12, 2022

Many people have amazing ideas for creating a nonprofit or public-benefit project, but aren’t sure how to get started or find funding. When you have a fiscal sponsor, your donors make tax-deductible donations to your sponsor, noting that the funds are intended for your project. Why should I find a fiscal sponsor? Have a question?

Proposal Writing

Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

Even the most seasoned fundraisers need to stay abreast of the latest trends in the sector and can benefit from data and tools to help them find funding. We also know that most nonprofits don’t have funds available to divert from their programs and services to further invest in fundraising.

Letter Of Inquiry

Just Write Grants

AUGUST 30, 2024

Starting a nonprofit is a noble endeavor, but new organizations—especially those less than three years old—often face unique challenges when it comes to securing grant funding. Lack of Established Track Record Challenge: Many grantmakers prefer to fund organizations with a proven history of success.

Funding

The Grantsmanship Center

JANUARY 17, 2024

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking As the developer, writer and steward of funding proposals , you might consider approaching 2024 with new ideas and new energy for the task. And overall, facing down very long odds since most proposals are rejected, no matter how hard you work to make them sing.

Proposal

The Grantsmanship Center

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Category: Agency Management Proposal Writing and Grantseeking One of the inescapable truths about proposal writing and grants funding is the time it sometimes takes for a funder to make up its mind. There is very little nonprofits can do to influence the pace of funding decisions.

Proposal Writing

Peak Proposals

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

It's always a good idea to look weekly, if not daily, for funding opportunity announcements that might be a good fit for your organization. However, if you are not careful, you can end up putting too much emphasis on finding funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) over other grant-seeking activities.

Funding

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 15, 2024

Author Bio: Christine Lauren is a biracial/bicultural development consultant with over 20 years of experience in strategic fund development and complex proposal writing. Question: What strategies have worked well for your site visits?

Proposal Writing

The Grantsmanship Center

AUGUST 29, 2023

Category: Grants Management Proposal Writing and Grantseeking I t’s not common, but sometimes a nonprofit comes to the end of a program grant with some money that is unspent. How have you applied the funds to accomplish what you’ve done? And how will you apply the remaining funds, consistent with the original purpose?

Proposal Writing

Assel Grant Services

MARCH 18, 2024

Awards range from $50,000 to $1million and there is a three-year period of performance beginning the date the funds are released. For telemedicine, this could be rural hospitals connecting to a neurologist at a major hospital to consult on stroke patients for when to administer tPA. Proposal deadline is April 29, 2024.

USDA

The Grantsmanship Center

AUGUST 21, 2023

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking You’ve done your research and submitted a very well-written, well-documented proposal for a grant. Instead, you get one of those “we salute you for your good work and we wish you well in your pursuit of funding” rejections. But you don’t.

Proposal

Allied Grant Writers

MAY 10, 2015

Any person can ask other parties for a grant for personal, nonprofit, or business purposes but not all can get funding. Submitting funding requests to a grantor that does not fund your project type is just a waste of time, money, effort, and energy. Most grantmakers post funding guidelines on their websites.

Letter Of Intent

Allied Grant Writers

MAY 10, 2015

Any person can ask other parties for a grant for personal, nonprofit, or business purposes but not all can get funding. Submitting funding requests to a grantor that does not fund your project type is just a waste of time, money, effort, and energy. Most grantmakers post funding guidelines on their websites.

Letter Of Intent

The Grantsmanship Center

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Hardly anybody remembers John Venn, a British mathematician from the late 1800s. This is no guarantee of funding—there are a whole lot of other factors that go into a successful request (e.g. location, timing, size of the request, etc.).

Proposal Writing

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The Importance of Professional Grant Writing Services Grant writing plays a crucial role in securing funding for non-profit organizations. Professional grant writing services offer expertise and resources that can significantly enhance the likelihood of obtaining grant money.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Grants are funds provided by government bodies, private foundations, or corporations to support specific projects, initiatives, or organizations. Understanding the nuances of different types of grants is essential for maximizing potential funding opportunities. Individuals Funding for education, startups, and personal projects.

Grant

Peak Proposals

OCTOBER 31, 2020

However, hiring an external proposal writer is not always the solution, and hiring a proposal writer is also no guarantee that your grant proposal will be funded. In fact, since the overwhelming majority of proposals are not funded, the odds are against you regardless of who writes your proposals.

Proposal

Just Write Grants

MARCH 13, 2024

While specific pricing isn't publicly available, it's recommended to contact them directly for a consultation. Submittable : While not grant-specific, ,, Submittable is a popular platform for managing online submissions, including grant proposals. Fluxx doesn't offer a free tier.

Grant Writing

Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 11, 2024

In the world of grant writing, collaboration and community can significantly enhance your journey towards securing funds and making a difference. The process of finding, writing, and managing grants can be daunting, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Their expertise is invaluable in helping you refine your skills.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Grants can give a group or business the chance to make a major difference on their community that they would otherwise be unable to fund. Writing excellent grant submissions, on the other hand, might feel like going into a complicated and lengthy maze with a lot of things to consider. What are Grants? Secure and prepare your documents.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Grants can give a group or business the chance to make a major difference on their community that they would otherwise be unable to fund. Writing excellent grant submissions, on the other hand, might feel like going into a complicated and lengthy maze with a lot of things to consider. What are Grants? Secure and prepare your documents.

Grant Writing

Peak Proposals

APRIL 30, 2023

Work on a Project for a Nonprofit or Academic Institution By far, the most common way that people learn how to write grant proposals is by working for a program at a nonprofit or academic institution that is wholly or partially dependent on grant funding for its operations. funding to cover basic operating expenses).

Grant

Peak Proposals

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Nonprofits are constantly seeking new funding streams to stay afloat, so if you work for a nonprofit, you’ve probably seen that grant writers are always in demand. You may be regarded as the lead writer because you are responsible for the bulk of the writing, but inevitably, others will write some of the proposal’s content.

Grant

Peak Proposals

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Some diversification is going to be required if your organization depends on grant funding because funders typically cap the amount of money that can go toward general operating expenses. Should you attempt to diversify by pursuing grant funding? In this post, we’re going to explore these questions. its general operating expenses).

Nonprofit

Peak Proposals

JULY 17, 2022

For large, high-dollar value proposals, it’s necessary to assemble a team. Other proposals that are less complicated may not require a formal team, but they will still require help, such as editing assistance or consultations with subject matter experts. Writing a grant proposal is hard work!”

Proposal

Peak Proposals

JULY 17, 2022

For large, high-dollar value proposals, it’s necessary to assemble a team. Other proposals that are less complicated may not require a formal team, but they will still require help, such as editing assistance or consultations with subject matter experts. Writing a grant proposal is hard work!”

Proposal

Peak Proposals

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Nonprofits are constantly seeking new funding streams to stay afloat, so if you work for a nonprofit, you’ve probably seen that grant writers are always in demand. Grant writing is a collaborative process. Through your efforts, you can provide valuable assistance by helping them secure project funding. Support important causes.

Grant

Peak Proposals

MAY 13, 2021

Once established, your library can help you respond to funding opportunity announcements and other types of opportunities more quickly and with less effort. Standard contract terms that a nonprofit uses in partnership and consultancy agreements are other examples of boilerplate. Most content libraries will include boilerplate.

Proposal

Peak Proposals

MAY 13, 2021

Once established, your library can help you respond to funding opportunity announcements and other types of opportunities more quickly and with less effort. Standard contract terms that a nonprofit uses in partnership and consultancy agreements are other examples of boilerplate. Most content libraries will include boilerplate.

Proposal

Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 13, 2024

For example, many solicitations released by government agencies include a comprehensive treatment of the context of the proposed work they wish to fund. Reviewing the solicitation again and confirming proposal guidelines can also stimulate ideas on how to respond to specific sections.

Proposal Writing