Joe Garecht Fundraising

MARCH 15, 2025

I know many non-profit fundraisers who get depressed about their grant fundraising progress. These fundraisers dont understand that, when it comes down to it, grant fundraising is all a numbers game. Fourth , you send a full proposal to any foundation that invites you to do so in response to your LOI.

LOI

Millionaire Grant Lady

AUGUST 23, 2024

Top 3 Nonprofit Grant Acquisition Strategies We love helping nonprofit organizations win grants! When one of our clients attains a top-level grant after a highly competitive process, we celebrate! (My We look forward to watching TNOYS transform the lives of young people through the opportunities this grant makes available.

Grant

Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 3, 2025

There are three main types of grants. Federal grants that come from the federal government. State and local government grants that come from your state and local governments. Private foundation grants that come from private foundations. However, federal grant funding is very hard to get.

Government

Just Write Grants

JANUARY 9, 2025

As the new year unfolds, nonprofit organizations across the globe are gearing up for another cycle of grant opportunities. To stand out in the competitive grant landscape of 2025, aligning your proposals with your organizations strategic goals is not just advisableits essential. Provide grants at the funding level you require.

Proposal

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 1, 2025

Our team at DH Leonard Consulting is always trying to think of new ways to “Don’t Let Grants Stress You Out,” whether you are a grant-writing client, a grant-training participant, or a broader member of our community. And I’m not surprisedbecause after all, Grant Professionals are Superheroes.

Grant Writing

Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 25, 2025

Even seasoned grant writers make grant proposal errors, but small changes can be the difference between a funded project and a missed opportunity. Most of these common grant proposal errors are fixable. Most of these common grant proposal errors are fixable. The good news? The good news?

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Decoding Grant Writing Understanding the Basics of Grants Grants are financial awards provided by government agencies, foundations, or corporations that do not require repayment. Understanding what constitutes a grant is essential for applicants. Understanding what constitutes a grant is essential for applicants.

Grant Writing

Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Grant writing is a vital skill for local nonprofits seeking funding to support their missions. In an increasingly competitive landscape, it is essential to present compelling proposals that stand out and resonate with potential funders. Each grants comes with its own set of criteria, expectations, and reporting requirements.

Grant Writing

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What is the secret to successful grant writing?” Align yourself with your organization’s highest intentions, and ensure your grant writer knows how to tell a compelling story that connects the dots between your needs and the funder’s interests.

Grant Writing

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.

Applicant

Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

When applying for grants, demonstrating a clear, measurable impact and a strong Return on Investment (ROI) can make all the difference. While nonprofits often wait to assess impact after funding is secured, evaluating impact potential before submitting a grant proposal can significantly strengthen your application.

Proposal

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 1, 2025

Grant writing is a profession grounded in trust. Funders rely on grant professionals to present accurate, compelling narratives supported by credible data. However, in the competitive world of grant funding, it is easy, sometimes even natural, for well-meaning professionals to unintentionally misinterpret or misuse data.

Ethics

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JULY 15, 2025

In a previous post, Part 1: Behind the Curtain , we shared some fundamental lessons from our experience serving as volunteer reviewers for Unfunded List grant applications, focusing on storytelling, ensuring realistic accuracy, and leveraging reviews. What exactly will this grant achieve?” ” Document what makes you special.

Applicant

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

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

Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As a grant writer, it’s important that to have the focus and commitment necessary to bring together the various components required to adhere to the framework of the grant and while preparing an effective proposal to give any organization the best possibility of being awarded the grant.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

during this time, yet foundation grants remained stable through economic changes. Writing grants requires organizations to analyze their audience, gather data, build compelling stories, and submit polished proposals. Grants go to organizations based on merit, not just need. What does a grant writer do?

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 21, 2025

In grant writing, we understand the importance of the 5 Ws: Who, What, When, Where, and Why. As grant professionals, we have a responsibility to keep Who at the center of every proposal we write because they are the very reason grants even exist. Compassionate grant writing even has the power to inspire.

Grant Writing

Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Grant writing is a vital skill for nonprofits, artists, and educators in Atlanta, aimed at securing funding to enhance community projects and initiatives. This blog delves into the nuances of grant writing, exploring best practices, resources, and success stories from the heart of Georgia.

Grant Writing

The Grantsmanship Center

APRIL 9, 2025

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking When writing a grant proposal, assume the reader doesnt know much about your community or the challenges and problems your organization is addressing. Context is information that gives the reader a frame of reference for concepts in the rest of the proposal.

Proposal Writing

Just Write Grants

JANUARY 27, 2025

Understanding these changes and adapting your grant writing and fundraising strategies can position your organization for continued success while staying true to your mission. Consider exploring corporate sponsorships, individual donors, and private foundations in addition to government grants.

Grant Writing

Bonterra

JUNE 26, 2025

A free Bonterra webinar on how to write grants that get funded and fuel long-term impact Getting your grant funded takes more than filling out a form. Join Bonterra and expert grant writer Sheleia Phillips on July 16 for a high-impact webinar built for nonprofits that want to secure smarter, more sustainable funding.

Grant Writing

Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 29, 2025

Web searches are powerful tools, and we should never take for granted the privilege of living in a time in which the breadth of human history and knowledge is freely available through our computer, tablet, or phones. What I dont do, though, is rely on Google to find the best grant opportunities for my clients, and neither should you.

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Professional Relationships in Grant Writing When it comes to professional relationships—particularly in grant writing—the same principles apply. At Think and Ink Grant Consulting, we emphasize the importance of stewardship. I’ll explain everything in our proposal.” These efforts strengthen bonds and build trust.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

In an ever-evolving social and economic landscape, churches and religious organizations increasingly seek alternative funding sources, such as church grants, to sustain operations, expand ministry services, and engage in community outreach.

Funding

Strategic Grants

MARCH 5, 2025

Last year the team at Strategic Grants helped write or critique close to 50 applications for the competitive Perpetual IPAP Grant. To understand gender-specific impacts Ask yourself: How might the proposed project affect different genders in unique ways? But, what do funders mean by this? Find out more about Team SG here.

Applicant

Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

When nonprofit organizations begin a new grant writing strategy, many expect to see results within a year. However, grant writing success often demands more patience and a long-term view. Here’s why the 12-month mark may not be the best time to measure the effectiveness of your grant writing fundraising strategy.

Grant Writing

Candid

JANUARY 29, 2025

These include categories like grants, donations from individuals, support from companies, and earned income from services or products. Those capabilities cant be built overnight, so youll need to share your findings and proposed funding strategy with key internal stakeholderswho are vital to implementing it.

Funding

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 29, 2025

Now, imagine submitting a grant application in January and receiving the award notice in June. Much like athletes, grant professionals must prepare well in advance to perform at their best. Often, the finance department handles the process, leaving grant managers unaware until after the fact.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Understanding Grants Grants serve as vital financial resources for various organizations and individuals. Understanding what grants are and their significance can empower non-profit and business owners, as well as students, in accessing necessary funding.

Grant Writing

GrantNews

JANUARY 29, 2025

Have you heard of the 3 Cs formula for grant writing success? It’s a proven strategy for winning over grant reviewers. Crafting a grant application can feel overwhelming, but success comes from presenting a compelling and straightforward argument. So, what are the 3 Cs of grant writing? 3 Cs Formula for Success 1.

Proposal

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Understanding Grants What is a Grant? A grant is a financial award provided by a government, foundation, or organization to support a specific project or initiative. Unlike a loan, grants do not require repayment, making them an attractive option for non-profit organizations, business owners, and students seeking funding.

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 27, 2025

Over the last 20+ years, I have been privileged to help hundreds of organizations receive significant grant funding. Many of these grant awards have been large federal grants that advanced an organization both in its mission and its overall capacity. Securing the grant itself is, of course, an achievement.

Award

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

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

The grant writer cost in 2025 varies widely depending on experience, project type, and scope of work. Rates for simple foundation proposals typically range from $300 to $3,000, while complex federal grants may require significantly higher investments. Professionals with 10+ successful grants start at $75 and can ask up to $125.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Have you ever wondered where grant funding actually comes from? A grant is a financial contribution from an entity to support projects that align with its mission. The “funding source” or “grant maker” is the organization providing the funds. Where Does Grant Funding Come From?

Funding

Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 13, 2025

Every organization engages in the vital process of writing grants. The reality is that writing a grant is only the first step in a highly competitive process. Winning grants, especially in 2025, requires organizations to operate at the highest level of excellence and strategy.

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