Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

2025 grant trends are doing the most , to say the least. With public funding in flux, private foundations shifting priorities, and technology changing how proposals are crafted and reviewed, nonprofits need way more than strong writing to stay competitive. 5 Key Nonprofit Grant Trends Reshaping 2025 1.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 8, 2024

According to BoardSource , the board [of directors] is responsible for ensuring that the organization is appropriately stewarding the resources entrusted to it and following all legal and ethical standards. Offer to write letters of support for proposals and be flexible when needed to sign grant documentation (e.g.,

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Collaborating on grant-funded projects, and particularly proposal development, is essential for nonprofits. To use AI effectively, a proposal team must set ground rules for ethical deployment and ensure that AI serves as a tool, not a team member. Bethany Lee, Ph.D.,

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GrantNews

JUNE 12, 2025

Funding for nonprofits is always a concern, and in today’s financial landscape, securing funding can be daunting. Nonprofits that align their financial strategy with donor-centric practices see the largest amount of growth. Nonprofits can maximize donations and, in turn, their impact by attracting new funding.

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Grant Writer Team

MAY 15, 2025

It really doesn’t matter what nonprofit you program you write for, or small business you might need to fund; the answer is the same. Successful grant writing depends on building trust with your funder, and that means full transparency. Transparency Grant writing starts with full transparency.

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GrantNews

JULY 7, 2025

Finding funding can be a challenge for nonprofits, but rolling deadline grants (also known as ongoing grants ) offer a flexible solution. Unlike traditional grants with fixed deadlines, rolling deadline grants accept applications year-round until funds are exhausted. Youth Development Program Grant U.S.

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

How grant writers are typically paid Grant writers employ several standard payment structures. A nonprofit can make better budget decisions for grant writing services by knowing these payment models. Hourly rates Grant writers mostly charge by the hour, and their rates vary based on experience.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Collaborating on grant-funded projects, especially during proposal development, has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my 26+ years working in nonprofits. To use AI effectively, a proposal team must set ground rules for ethical deployment and ensure that AI serves as a tool, not a team member.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

MAY 18, 2025

The Trump administration hasnt explicitly pledged to revoke foundations tax-exempt status, though it is exploring ways to challenge the tax-exempt status of nonprofits more broadly. Still, I dont see anything wrong with exploring ways to challenge the tax-exempt status of nonprofits more broadly. Nuff said on this one.

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Grant Writer Team

OCTOBER 23, 2024

At GrantWriterTeam, we understand that the success of any nonprofit organization is strong leadership. This is especially true when it comes to securing funding through grant writing. A great nonprofit leader not only drives the mission forward, they inspire their team. Traits of a Great Nonprofit Leader 1.

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Just Write Grants

AUGUST 27, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of nonprofit management, leveraging technology is becoming increasingly crucial. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one such tool that’s making waves in grant writing. From drafting proposals to analyzing grant opportunities, AI promises to streamline the grant application process.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 12, 2023

**The Unstoppable Wheel of Nonprofit Work: Is There Room for Rest?** Nonprofit work can feel like running on a never-ending treadmill, right? Every day is a new challenge, a new grant to write, a new initiative to launch. In this chaos, rest often feels like an absurd concept.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: Grant Ethics for Consultants Session 8 of the Ethics Series While all nonprofit professionals have many ethical issues to consider as they conduct pre-award and post-award grant activities, grant consultants have additional areas of which to be mindful because they run their own businesses instead of being an employee of nonprofit.

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Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In the nonprofit world, securing funding is a critical task. One of the key avenues to secure this funding is through grants. But grant writing is no easy feat. From research proficiency to persuasive writing, from budgeting to relationship building, each skill plays a vital role.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MARCH 4, 2024

Navigating the world of grant writing consulting often feels like juggling flaming torches while blindfolded. So, as we get into the question at hand–is grant writing consulting your next, best move?–let’s What a Grant Writing Consultant Needs to Succeed 1. Trust me, I get it.

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Grant Professionals Association

DECEMBER 5, 2023

My options were: Should I resign from my full-time job as a nonprofit employee and start consulting full-time? And equally important, will it make abiding by the GPA Code of Ethics more challenging? I was also aware, as a GPA Ethics Committee member, that consultants do not necessarily have different ethical dilemmas than employees.

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 16, 2023

(Originally posted June 2020 and updated October 2023) I've never "met" a nonprofit organization that had an excess of money to spend on hiring staff or paying a consultant. What could it mean for a nonprofit? It is also in contrast to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for nonprofit fundraising.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As a nonprofit management student, preparing to enter this field can be challenging because it’s still developing. The University of San Francisco was the first school to offer a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration less than 40 years ago, and the first School of Philanthropy was created just nine years ago at Indiana University.

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Grants4Good

JUNE 17, 2023

Join me as I interview Philip Deng , Co-Founder and CEO of Grantable , on the topic of using artificial intelligence to assist nonprofit organizations. Philip: Grantable is a world-class grant writing assistant for any organization, powered by generative AI language models. But how will Grantable help my nonprofit clients?

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GrantNews

JUNE 4, 2024

And it is especially true for grant writing. Grant writing is essential for organizations to fund things like community projects, business ventures, and research. However, it also involves some serious ethical considerations. Transparency The foundational principle of writing grant applications is honesty.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Grant Ethics: Grant Ethics for Prospect Research and Funder Relationships Session 2 of the Grant Ethics Series Have you ever been uncomfortable applying to a foundation which didn’t seem to really match your organization’s profile? Register for the complete Ethics Series: Register Now

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Nonprofits rely on the work of dedicated staff and volunteers and on charitable gifts. When seeking new donors and building relationships with prospective grantmakers and individual donors, it's important to consider how ethics plays a role.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Hiring a grant writer is one of the most important decisions a nonprofit can make. Nonprofit organizations rely on outside funding to operate. This funding can come in the form of donations, federal dollars, private funders, gifts, fundraising events, and grants. million grant. We recently won a $1.5

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 5, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT have emerged as powerful tools in grant writing. But have you considered its powerful impact on grant reporting and compliance, especially for hard-to-reach populations? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

Grant funding is great, but often comes with requirements such as financial tracking of the award, measuring the program, reporting to the funder, and more — so look before you leap ! As many nonprofits are probably aware, multiple sources offer grant funds. However, not all grant sources are the same. How do I find them?

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Just Write Grants

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The term “nonprofit” often conjures images of organizations struggling to stay afloat, reliant on donations and grants to fund their missions. However, the concept of profit in the nonprofit sector is more nuanced than it might seem. What Does “Profit” Mean for Nonprofits? Can Nonprofits Make a Profit?

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Grant Writing Made Easy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

What advantages and disadvantages do you feel you have as a worker because of your time in academia (in terms of skill set, work ethic, expectations, etc.)? What advantages and disadvantages do you feel you have as a worker because of your time in academia (in terms of skill set, work ethic, expectations, etc.)?

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 3, 2024

In my work with nonprofit organizations, I’ve found that while few are using AI, many are not -- citing lack of time and concerns about safety, privacy and ethics. From prospect research to meeting notetaking, AI can help with routine activities, allowing you to focus on the more strategic aspects of your nonprofit work.

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California Grants Portal

MAY 4, 2022

A number of visitors to the Grants Portal ask for assistance finding grants that meets their needs, applying for grants, or guidance on writing a winning proposal. The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) is hosting webinars throughout 2022 to help grantseekers learn about federal grants.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 3, 2024

Since AI writing has become more accessible and received a lot of very positive press, you may be wondering if AI can write grants for you. Alex, the founder of Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates, has been working in the nonprofit and grant space for more than a decade.

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Grant Consulting Services

JULY 31, 2023

Nonprofits are investigating new strategies to help meet the changing needs of people in their communities. One of the most recent technological advances is being discussed to potentially assist the grant community to accomplish objectives faster. Ethical or Unethical? 2023) Retrieved from [link] Grant Professionals Association.

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Grants4Good

MAY 3, 2024

As a nonprofit leader, you might not be using AI; most nonprofits aren’t — citing lack of time and concerns about safety, privacy and ethics. From prospect research to meeting notetaking, AI can help with routine activities, allowing you to focus on the more strategic aspects of your nonprofit work.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 15, 2024

Process for Program Development and Evaluation: The process of program development and evaluation should be integrated into your organizational development, particularly if your organization is an early-stage nonprofit. This includes understanding legal requirements, ethical standards, and best practices in grant management.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As a new grant professional, I rely upon the Code of Ethics to help me explain to leaders of non-profit organizations how to work with a contract grant professional. The Code of Ethics gives me the parameters to clearly explain what a grant professional can accomplish for their organization.

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Assel Grant Services

APRIL 29, 2024

Many of us find ourselves working as grant professionals by way of degrees in journalism, education, social work, and even the STEM fields. As a result, there are many professional certifications that benefit the grants profession. Browse available topics, and sign up to receive information about upcoming trainings here.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

APRIL 19, 2023

” * Bowdlerizing Roald Dahl and the Ethics of Art. * “ How to go car-free — or car-light — in Middle America.” Do nonprofits drive social change? Not according to this analysis, but nonprofits of a certain kind maintain a certain high status among certain persons. * Ever seen the TV show The Shield ?

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GrantNews

MARCH 19, 2025

Are you and your organization considering hiring a grant writer? Lots of nonprofits and small businesses use professional grant writers to crafts proposals for the grant funding they need. Grant writing can be complex, but the right grants can transform your nonprofit or business.

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