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

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? Im afraid to ask.

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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. Proceed as indicated (or dont.)

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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. In proposals, you’re reassuring the funder that you’re not simply shooting an arrow, hitting something and calling it the target.

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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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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Funds will also be for capacity building to improve the organization’s ability to strengthen its management systems, operations, and infrastructure, including staff development, technology enhancements, and planning and consulting. Empowering Technology to Improve Capacity! Funding supports innovative programming and/or operations.

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Candid

JULY 12, 2022

Check out our proposal writing resources for help creating your project proposal. . Candid recommends consulting with an accountant or financial consultant for detailed assistance. . Your project: why it’s needed and its goals, objectives, method, evaluation, staffing, and budget. . Have a question?

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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.

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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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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

That’s why we freely share our expertise with the sector through a variety of channels: Live and on-demand trainings : Learn about a range of topics from starting a nonprofit to proposal writing, management, governance, sustainability, and transparency.

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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. Weeks, months – many months – can go by without a word. © Copyright 2023, The Grantsmanship Center Tags: planning

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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?

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

5 Additional Services Offered Workshops, Consultations Research, Budgeting Examples, Resources Selecting a Service that Aligns with Your Needs After narrowing down potential services, the next step is selecting one that aligns with specific goals and requirements. For more on this subject, consult our article on budgeting for grants.

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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 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. © Copyright 2023, The Grantsmanship Center

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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. Thomas Boyd is Chief Editorial Consultant for The Grantsmanship Center and an independent consultant to nonprofit organizations.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Grant Proposal Writing Writing a successful grant proposal is crucial for nonprofit organizations seeking funding. A well-crafted proposal can significantly increase the chances of securing foundation grants for nonprofit organizations.

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Allied Grant Writers

MAY 10, 2015

Many grantmakers opt to receive e-applications while others still require proposals in hard copy. Hire us for your proposal writing needs! Consult our expert grant writers now and learn more tips on how to ask for a grant. Are you ready to try your luck in the grantmaking arena?

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Allied Grant Writers

MAY 10, 2015

Many grantmakers opt to receive e-applications while others still require proposals in hard copy. Hire us for your proposal writing needs! Consult our expert grant writers now and learn more tips on how to ask for a grant. Are you ready to try your luck in the grantmaking arena?

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Just Write Grants

AUGUST 30, 2024

Limited Experience with Grant Writing Challenge: New nonprofits may lack experience in crafting successful grant proposals. Writing a compelling grant proposal requires skill and knowledge of what funders are looking for. Solution: Invest in training or consult with experienced grant writers to improve your skills.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Each phase is essential for crafting compelling grant proposals that increase the chances of securing funding. Initial Consultation and Needs Assessment The journey with professional grant writing services begins with an initial consultation. 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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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 18, 2024

For telemedicine, home monitoring is not eligible as it is one-way communication, whereas having equipment in small rural hospitals that can connect with an urban trauma center to consult with a specialist is eligible. Proposal deadline is April 29, 2024. Successful applications use a hub and spoke network.

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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.

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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. Our community members share tools that have been tried and tested in real-world scenarios. These conversations can spark new ideas and provide solutions to common problems.

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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. Assume the proposal will take longer than you think, and plan accordingly.

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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. Assume the proposal will take longer than you think, and plan accordingly.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Tips for Writing a Strong Grant Proposal Writing a strong grant proposal is essential for increasing the chances of funding. For more detailed guidance on project management, consult our article on grant writing tips for beginners.

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Peak Proposals

APRIL 30, 2023

Note that if you think you’ll eventually want to transition to working as a grant writer, it’s essential to keep a list of all the proposals you’ve ever worked on, including the name of the funder, the type of project, the value of the award, what your contribution was, and the proposal’s outcome (funded or rejected).

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Check the guide to grant writing process for nonprofit and go from proposal writing to winning grants. Components of an Effective Grant Writing for Nonprofits 1. It will be best to consult or hire the services of an attorney. Secure and prepare your documents. Note : requirements may vary per state] 2.

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Check the guide to grant writing process for nonprofit and go from proposal writing to winning grants. Components of an Effective Grant Writing for Nonprofits 1. It will be best to consult or hire the services of an attorney. Secure and prepare your documents. Note : requirements may vary per state] 2.

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Peak Proposals

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

While there’s lots of grant writing to be done and knowing how to write a grant is a valued skill in the nonprofit sector, there’s a big difference between occasionally writing a grant proposal and working as a full-time grant writer. Grant writing is a collaborative process.

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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.,

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Peak Proposals

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

While there’s lots of grant writing to be done and knowing how to write a grant is a valued skill in the nonprofit sector, there’s a big difference between occasionally writing a grant proposal and working as a full-time grant writer. Grant writing is a collaborative process.

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