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Who for the Win! The Ripple Effect of Compassionate Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

As we navigate this new era, keeping Who at the heart of our work is no longer just a best practice - its our ethical responsibility. Danny Blitch, MPA, GPC , from Woodstock, Georgia, is the Managing Consultant of Federal Grants at Alloy Fundraising in Atlanta.

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Grant Writer Cost in 2025: What You Actually Need to Pay [Expert Guide]

Allied Grant Writers

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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5 Revenue Streams to Strengthen Nonprofit Sustainability

Ann Green's Nonprofit

This is especially important now because of the current chaos of eliminating (and then not eliminating, at least for now) federal grant funding. Its important for you to diversify your revenue sources. We also saw disruption five years ago when the COVID-19 pandemic started.

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The 2025 GrantSummit: Now More Than Ever!

Grant Professionals Association

Moreover, sharing experiences with fellow grant professionals can provide key insights into various tools that others have found effective, whether that involves learning the ethics of AI, leveraging technology for efficient project management, or exploring innovative storytelling techniques.

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The Grants Transparency Act of 2023: Good idea or spitting in the wind?

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

Ive been writing grant proposals since dinosaurs walked the earth and have seen various attempts to reform the federal grant-making process. One of the requirements of the bill is that evaluation criteria (weve often written about evaluations ) be published in the RFP, although many federal grant-making agencies already do so.

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Big foundations are worried about their tax-exempt status but seem oddly silent on apparent corruption uncovered by DOGE in federal grant-making—an enigma

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

Most of our nonprofit clients are ethical and provide a range of human services. I know of six CEOs of former nonprofit clients, however, whove ended up in jail, usually related to corruption/misuse of federal grant funds; there are also likely a fair percent of our former clients who, at best, skirt IRC 501(c)(3) regulations.

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How cross-sector collaboration can create lasting change 

Candid

Similarly, a majority of consumers expect brands to take a stand on social issues , and many are willing to switch to companies that prioritize ethical practices. That means for businesses, building long-term partnerships with nonprofits is an investment not only in their communities but also in their success.