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Training Junior Grant Writers—Without Losing Your Mind or Missing Deadlines

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

Instead, create a structured onboarding program that includes: Self-paced tutorials (think: short videos, PDFs, and templates) Live workshops on research, writing, and budgeting A clear glossary of grant-speak terms (because logic model should not feel like a riddle) Think of it like building a Grant Writing 101 boot camp.

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Burned Out but Brilliant: 8 Smart, Sanity-Saving Strategies for Frustrated Grant Writers

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

Capture these insights in a simple document or voice note. Mentor Without Melting Down Training junior grant writers is rewarding… until youre buried under deadlines and the newbie just asked what a logic model isfor the third time. After every major grant, set up a 30-minute debrief. What worked? The solution?

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Part 2: Advanced Tips for Stellar Grant Applications

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

Document what makes you special. ” This approach means having clear work plans and logic models. For Needs Statements, Maggie further emphasized that, although macro-data is important, grant applications should also explain “why what you do is not available anywhere else.”

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What 2025 Grant Trends Are Teaching Nonprofits

Grant Writing Made Easy

For nonprofits, this means less time spent proving worth through excessive documentation and more focused on delivering impact. This could be a one-page mutual expectations document outlining how you’ll communicate, report impact, and share feedback over time. Document a clear use policy. Create a “trust agreement.”

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Understanding Fiscal Agents: What They Do and When You Need One 

Wild Apricot

They accept donations, handle bookkeeping, file tax documents and ensure everything meets state and federal regulations. Bookkeeping and reporting : They track how the money is used, keep records and help align spending with your project’s goals and logic model. All funds go through their bank accounts.

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Most Common Grant Proposal Errors (and How to Fix Them)

Grant Writing Made Easy

Include a logic model or visual plan: Use a flowchart or diagram to show how your inputs become outputs, leading to desired outcomes. Missed details can derail your proposal: Important components—like letters of support or compliance documents—can be overlooked or improperly formatted.

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Grant Writing for Small Nonprofits: How to Do More With Less

Grant Writing Made Easy

Pro Tip: Keep a living grant strategy document or tracker that lists deadlines and includes notes on alignment, ease of application, and past results. Still, they can often take on a specific piece, like reviewing a logic model, writing a program summary, or proofreading a budget narrative.