The Grantsmanship Center

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The whole purpose of community programs is to make a change for the better. Susan Chandler is a former trainer for The Grantsmanship Center and an independent consultant to nonprofit organizations. How much better? How well did we do?

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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.

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The Grantsmanship Center

APRIL 16, 2025

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking In an earlier blog, I discussed how to strengthen your proposal by adding context to the Problem Discussion with descriptive detail. Part Two is about giving the reader a sense of place to add meaning to the proposal. It will add power and depth to your proposal.

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The Grantsmanship Center

MARCH 5, 2025

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The heart of program planning is problem analysis. Use these four questions to challenge thinking throughout planning so that ultimately, not only is the proposal compelling and clear, but the actual program will be effective.

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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. Patty Wolfe is an independent consultant to nonprofit organizations. Your plans will only become stronger.

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Center for Major Gifts

OCTOBER 30, 2024

No matter the size of a nonprofit organization, the role of its volunteer coordinator cannot be overlooked. What Is a Nonprofit Volunteer Coordinator? A nonprofit volunteer coordinator is the executive director’s right-hand assistant when it comes to planning and executing fundraising events.

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

This makes becoming skilled at proposal writing significant. A strong grant proposal has sections about the organization’s background, project details, story, budget, and ways to measure success. The nonprofit sector gets nearly 31.8% The grant writing profession faces constant changes. has approximately 1.51

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

A nonprofit can make better budget decisions for grant writing services by knowing these payment models. Just Write Grants offers subscriptions starting at $500 monthly, which costs about 72% less than hiring a full-time grant writer. Many consultants set minimum retainer amounts between $1,500 and $3,000 per month.

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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.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

Candid’s ongoing commitment is to ensure all nonprofits and their communities have equitable access to Candid’s resources. Our mission is to get you what you need to do good—and that includes free access to the nonprofit resources, insights, and tools listed below. foundations have websites. foundations have websites.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction to Foundation Grants Importance of Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Grants play a vital role in the financial sustainability of nonprofit organizations. Without grants, many nonprofits would struggle to maintain operations or expand their reach to those in need.

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The Grantsmanship Center

JANUARY 9, 2024

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Before campaign advisors, spin doctors, influencers or ad men, there was the Greek philosopher, Aristotle. As proposal writers, we sometimes get lost in the weeds of data, logic models, detailed methods and other granular stuff.

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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. Fiscal sponsorship is when a nonprofit organization agrees to assume legal and financial oversight for a charitable activity or project that does not have its own tax-exempt status.

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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. It’s a wonderful/terrible tradition that we make resolutions at this time of year, so why not think about these for your proposal-writing list.

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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. Absolutely.

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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? Connect with her at www.christinelauren.com.

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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. While grants can be a critical source of support, understanding and overcoming these hurdles is essential for new nonprofits aiming to achieve their mission.

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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. This might happen if the program didn’t start on time, or the nonprofit has raised money from other sources (e.g.

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The Grantsmanship Center

AUGUST 21, 2024

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The person reviewing your grant proposal is often someone who is not familiar with your organization , your community, or the problems your community is facing. Therefore, you want your proposal to be easy to comprehend on the first reading.

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The Grantsmanship Center

AUGUST 15, 2023

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking How much impact should you promise in your proposal? Thomas Boyd is Chief Editorial Consultant for The Grantsmanship Center and an independent consultant to nonprofit organizations. You’re a $4 million-a-year agency in a major city.

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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. In short, you’ve done exactly and fully what is necessary to win the grant. Submitting proposals for funding isn’t a one-off process, and one size definitely does not fit all.

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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. But this way of thinking about prospects helps nonprofits narrow the search and concentrate their efforts on the most likely, not just the remotely possible.

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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. Many grantmakers opt to receive e-applications while others still require proposals in hard copy. Hire us for your proposal writing needs! Do you want to know how to ask for a grant? So how do you do it?

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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. Many grantmakers opt to receive e-applications while others still require proposals in hard copy. Hire us for your proposal writing needs! Do you want to know how to ask for a grant? So how do you do it?

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

As a result, it’s critical to understand whether asking for grants for nonprofits or other cause, among the many other financing options available to you, is the best option for supporting your organization. To answer all of this, let’s get into the deeper details of grant writing for nonprofits. What is Grant Writing?

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

As a result, it’s critical to understand whether asking for grants for nonprofits or other cause, among the many other financing options available to you, is the best option for supporting your organization. To answer all of this, let’s get into the deeper details of grant writing for nonprofits. What is Grant Writing?

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Just Write Grants

MARCH 13, 2024

These tools offer centralized hubs to streamline your workflow and ensure a smooth grant writing experience. Let's explore some popular options: Fluxx : This cloud-based platform is built specifically for foundations and nonprofits. ,, Fluxx helps streamline grantmaking, from researching opportunities (filtering by keywords, location, etc.)

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Peak Proposals

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Nonprofits are always told to diversify their revenue streams. The question is, can all nonprofits successfully pursue diversification? The Funding Models: Grant Funding, Fundraising, and Corporate Partnerships Two of the most popular methods of revenue generation for nonprofits are grant funding and fundraising activities.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Here are several key benefits: Benefits Description In-depth Knowledge of Funding Sources Grant writers possess extensive knowledge of various funding opportunities, including federal grants for individuals and foundation grants for nonprofit organizations. Commission-Based Payment based on a percentage of the grant awarded.

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Peak Proposals

OCTOBER 31, 2020

Lack of Time: You Occasionally Need Help with Proposal Writing It can feel like an impossible dilemma: Your organization needs grant money to survive, but you have so many things to do, you never have the time to sit down and search for grant opportunities or write proposals.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 11, 2024

Participate in Discussions : Engage in meaningful discussions on topics ranging from proposal writing tips to funder relationships. Consider joining: Local Nonprofit Associations : Many cities have nonprofit associations that host regular meetings, workshops, and networking events.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Resources on foundation grants for nonprofit organizations can provide guidance on this process. Tips for Writing a Strong Grant Proposal Writing a strong grant proposal is essential for increasing the chances of funding. These grants aim to support community development and enhance the company’s reputation.

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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. Three Common Paths to Becoming a Grant Writer 1.

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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.

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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. Do you enjoy writing and working with others to help fund important projects?

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Peak Proposals

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The only time we've seen reactionary proposals result in successful awards is when the team preparing the proposal has experience working on grant proposals as well as experience working together (i.e., million registered nonprofits just in the United States.

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Peak Proposals

MAY 13, 2021

The Relationship Between Boilerplate and Content Libraries “Boilerplate” is content that addresses standard components that appear in proposals, contracts, and other business documents. Nonprofits frequently collect and reuse boilerplate that addresses typical proposal requirements. Not Sure Where to Start?

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