Cain Nonprofit Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

All grant proposals are different. But regardless of what type of proposals you may be working on at this moment in time, there is one thing I can say with certainty: You will run into proposals that ask you to write out the goals, objectives, and outcomes for your program or project. It can be a lot to keep track of.

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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.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Introduction to Grants Definition and Purpose of Grants A grant is a financial award provided by a government agency, foundation, or corporation to support initiatives aligned with their objectives. In essence, grants play a critical role in fostering growth and innovation by providing the necessary financial backing.

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2023

Every year, Candid processes data on nearly two million organizations and more than three million grants. Based largely on input we’ve received from individual organizations and partners, we’re proposing 205 changes to the PCS. Starting today and through August 5, 2023, we are making the proposed changes available for public comment.

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ProposalPRO

MAY 1, 2022

Grant writers – have you ever seen language like this in a NOFO, issued under a heading that reads: Waiver of Proposed Rulemaking? This is the first grant competition for this program, and therefore qualifies for this exemption. How Does This Impact Grant Writers? institute a federal advisory board of nonprofit leaders.

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ProposalPRO

AUGUST 1, 2021

If you’re won a federal grant, you know you owe your good fortune to the independent grant reviewers who highly rated your proposal. Studies on the topic indicate that expert peer reviewers can select strongly written grant applications but cannot necessarily predict which projects will successfully achieve stated objectives.

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ProposalPRO

JUNE 30, 2021

As with anything in the government grants space, it is complicated. There is evidence that government grants are not distributed equitably. 2011 ), that Black scientists are only half as likely as White scientists to win NIH R01 research grants, one of the agency’s most common research project grants. Let me explain.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 24, 2025

Grants from DAFs to nonprofits declined somewhat , going from $55.53 The average DAF payout rate (the percentage of grants made relative to the charitable assets available) was almost 24%. With this funding available, securing DAF grants has become a staple of smart nonprofit cash management. billion in 2022 to $54.77

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Allied Grant Writers

MAY 17, 2021

For years, government grants have boosted a wide variety of programs that have had a positive impact. Federal or government grants involve money given to an individual by a government entity to provide support that benefits the public. However, there are just four primary forms of grant funding in the sea of grant programs.

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Allied Grant Writers

MAY 17, 2021

For years, government grants have boosted a wide variety of programs that have had a positive impact. Federal or government grants involve money given to an individual by a government entity to provide support that benefits the public. However, there are just four primary forms of grant funding in the sea of grant programs.

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GrantNews

MAY 15, 2024

Locating the correct grant funding sources can be a daunting task. If you have not considered grants, you will be happy to learn that they are a great way to secure funding. If you have not considered grants, you will be happy to learn that they are a great way to secure funding. What to do…what to do? Where do you turn?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Once upon a time, in a cubicle far, far away, I saw an announcement for a senior grant writing position at a national organization. Under the qualifications heading, it stated that they were looking for a grant writer who never made a mistake—that perfection was the goal for every grant submitted. Then, I read further.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The rest of the field will be hot on your heels, and some may catch you, but definitely not all, and your competitive advantage by starting early is seen by all as you cross the finish line. Then they point at you and say, BUT, before I do that, YOU get to start NOW before the rest of the field. Do you want to learn more about pre-planning?

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HSF House

APRIL 17, 2025

With a definition originating in biology, hybridity has historically referenced the crossing of two unlike species to create a unique offspring. I am exploring similar themes in my research towards a BFA thesis, and the application process for this grant will help me immensely in the development of future proposals and grant applications.

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Grant Writer Team

JULY 18, 2024

One of the most common questions you’ll encounter is, “Do I need to hire a grant writer?” While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, this question is fundamental for every grant seeker embarking on their funding journey. In addition, many grant writers will also follow up with funders as well.

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Grant Training Center

MARCH 30, 2020

A 2015 meta-analysis of more than 1000 articles with advice to proposal writers showed that most of the top 10 recommendations focus on strategic positioning and project design. 1 I’ve seen scores of presentations advising faculty how to write more competitive grant proposals and I rarely hear anything besides these.

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Grant Writer Team

JULY 11, 2024

A good grant writer captures the entire story of your organization in a concise and definite manner. It is noteworthy that grant writers not only ensure proper and continuous funding of your nonprofit. Hiring a grant writer is undoubtedly a serious endeavor that involves much preparation on your part.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! Also, getting a grant means a funder values your nonprofit and trusts you’ll put their money to good use. A Grant is What We Need (or is it?) Plus, grants are never guaranteed from year to year.

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Grant Training Center

MAY 25, 2020

The focus of this blog is effective grant writing. The reviewers of your proposal will be the ultimate judges of your funding success. Your readers — the reviewers of your proposal — are looking for answers to specific questions. You will win more grants if you align your points with reader expectations.

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iGrantWriters

JULY 31, 2020

Interested in Becoming A Grant Writer, but not quite sure where to start? This FREE introductory training will help you to determine if grant writing is potentially a good fit for you or not. You will learn exactly what it takes to become a grant writer and learn what other professional grant writers did to break into this industry.

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Grant Consulting Services

AUGUST 29, 2024

Part V, Section I: Grant Research – Strategies for Success! What do you do if your organization is considering applying for a particular grant and is not sure if the grant would be a good fit? Research aims to discover knowledge that will provide the answers needed to move forward with a potential grant application.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 28, 2023

I don’t mean to infer that reading grants is boring, and I’m not promoting performance-enhancing drugs. I’ve written grants, primarily federal grants, for more than 30 years, but my love is creative writing. Some might see creative writing as antithetical to federal grant writing. In a federal grant? My outline?

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Just Write Grants

AUGUST 17, 2023

But to make these dreams a reality, one pivotal question often arises: "Is it worth hiring a grant writer?". Deciphering the Grant Writing Terrain Grant writing is more than just filling forms and ticking boxes; it's a complex and competitive landscape that requires a certain level of expertise to navigate successfully.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The first time you work on the evaluation section of a grant proposal, it is easy to find yourself staring at a blank page. More often than not, the evaluation section is towards the end of a grant proposal, and by that time, you are just ready to slap some words on the page and be done with it. Listen, I have been there.

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In our blog posts and other materials, we share our experiences related to researching potential funders, writing grant proposals, and managing the process. Competitiveness and Likelihood of Winning Grant Funding What we’ve said: Securing grant funding is a competitive process and the odds of winning any single grant are generally low.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 20, 2023

The very definition of a catchphrase, right? Grant writers and fundraising should be or should strive to become the experts in the proposal they’re tackling, the appeal letter they’re crafting, the gala they’re organizing, the progress report they’re drafting…you get the picture. The great news is that there are so many options.

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Think and Ink Grants

MAY 4, 2024

Although applying for federal grants may be tempting, they are definitely not for every nonprofit organization. Winning grants for nonprofits offered by government agencies do take time. Here are six clear signs that federal grants may not be for you - at least for now, anyway. Not all federal grants require a match.

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Grant Consulting Services

MAY 30, 2024

Part III: Grant Optimized Project Design Obtaining grant funding has become increasingly difficult as funding dollars are not stretching as far as they once did, and competition for limited grant funds is tougher than ever. Four words: Grant Optimized Project Design. Why Is Grant Optimized Project Design Important?

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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. In short, you’ve done exactly and fully what is necessary to win the grant. But you don’t.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 22, 2024

However, there are some definite distinctions between donor-advised funds and other general grant funding sources. GrantWatch wants to help provide a better understanding of the donor-advised fund distinction and has provided a list of primarily nonprofit grants, some of which include donor-advised criteria.

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iGrantWriters

JANUARY 25, 2022

irrigation and water districts, county soil conservation districts) to submit proposals for Phase I activities to develop a watershed group, complete watershed restoration planning activities, and design watershed management projects. See Section C.4. Eligible Projects for a more comprehensive description of eligible activities.A

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

As AI is increasingly used in high-impact ways such as writing and assessing grant proposals, how can we make sure that it is used ethically, minimizing the risk of harm? We continue to refine the data we use for training and evaluating our grants auto-coding system. The harmful impact of these early problems was clear.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 18, 2023

But it is not just a new buzzword, a box to be checked, or even a singular phase in the grant cycle. Knowledge insights, grants and learning, information systems, data discovery, or relational analysis are just some of the terms showing up alongside the more familiar phrases of research and development and data analysis.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 11, 2022

But I want to propose a mindset shift that will help you solve problems in your nonprofit more strategically and effectively. They could: Ask for summer donations from their existing donor base Cultivate new donors Search for 5 grant opportunities. The entire nonprofit sector, it seems, is driven by this go, go, go mentality.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 17, 2012

Community Improvement and Capacity Building: Fewer Grant Awards. According to the State of Grantseeking 2011 responses, community improvement and capacity building -focused organizations (CICB) receive more awards from private foundations than from any other grant source. of nonprofit organizations in the United States and 5.2%

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Peak Proposals

AUGUST 1, 2023

To ensure your proposal will be responsive and compliant with the funder’s guidelines, you should always seek clarification from the funder on anything you don’t understand whenever you have the opportunity to do so. If so, is it acceptable for them to be pending at the time of the proposal submission or must they be finalized?

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 24, 2012

The majority of these respondents (68%) indicated that they either applied for more or the same number of grants as they had the year before. So the overall pursuit of grants by education organizations did not change dramatically this past year.

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