Grant Writer Team

MAY 15, 2025

What’s the Best Policy when Writing Grants? Successful grant writing depends on building trust with your funder, and that means full transparency. Concepts like transparency, accountability, and sustainability arent just ethical ideals. Transparency Grant writing starts with full transparency. Lead with integrity.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

This is especially important now because of the current chaos of eliminating (and then not eliminating, at least for now) federal grant funding. Grants Grants provide substantial funding for both general operations and specific projects. For example, search for marketing grants if you spend too much on marketing.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 9, 2023

By Kathleen Enright With the release this week of guidelines for building trust in the philanthropic world, the head of the Council on Foundations is calling on grant makers to hold each other accountable for maintaining high ethical standards.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 3, 2025

Ghostwriting is one of the most common, yet least talked about, practices in grant writing, especially for consultants. But this behind-the-scenes role comes with big ethical responsibility: to support without overshadowing, and to write in a way that centers the clients voice, not our own. And look, I get it.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 13, 2025

It certainly would be an understatement to say we are experiencing turbulent times as grant professionals. Over the past 2 months, Ive participated in many webinars, hosted by the GPA and others, that have reminded me that upheaval in the grant space is not new, and we have been here before. Remember the first principle?

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Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The good news is that I am here to help you navigate this maze and get down to grant writing tips that will help you move the needle by defining which tips are true and valid and which tips are false. The bottom line is that it's against the Grant Professionals Association's Code of Ethics. This tip is TRUE.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 29, 2024

For those of us whose work is creative, focusing in particular on the grant writing work of our team, using AI represents an ethical gray area. ICYMI: The Grant Professionals Association has been talking about this on an ongoing basis and has this current statement about the ethics of AI for our field.)

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Grant Professionals Association, (GPA) in collaboration with the Association of Fundraising Professionals, (AFP) has chosen October to highlight the ethical practices of professionals in the resource development field. The first area of discussion is compensation for grant professionals.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In addition, the Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Department at Stanford University focuses on human-centered AI, emphasizing the need for diverse voices in AI development to address ethical concerns. Candid’s AI-powered LOI writer assistant aids fundraisers and provides guidance on writing different sections of an LOI.

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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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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 21, 2025

In grant writing, we understand the importance of the 5 Ws: Who, What, When, Where, and Why. As grant professionals, we have a responsibility to keep Who at the center of every proposal we write because they are the very reason grants even exist. Compassionate grant writing even has the power to inspire.

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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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Grant Writer Team

MARCH 27, 2025

Governance & Ethics Boards set policies that keep operations ethical, legal, and mission-aligned. Donations are a huge part of that funding plan, However, grants are also fantastic with regard to helping your nonprofit cover its financial needs. Grants are competitive, and you will not win every grant you apply for.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: The Ethics of Program Implementation and Reporting After a Grant is Funded Session 7 of the Ethics Series While ethics must be considered in all stages of the grant lifecycle, the part that most people worry about is program implementation and reporting. Continuing Education Unit (CEU).

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 30, 2023

By Alex Daniels Desilu Photography Grant makers are hiring historians and taking other steps to learn whether their founders harmed people or the environment to get rich and then deciding how best to make up for what has caused the problems of today.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The budget portion of grants are written based on today’s pricing for funding that may not come to fruition for six months (or longer). Members shall, if applicable, take care to ensure that grants are used in accordance with the grant’s intent and that timely reports accurately describe the management of such funds.

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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. An active and engaged board of directors can be vital to the success of your grant team. certifications, grant agreements).

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As professionals, we face situations that can potentially compromise our ethics and values, sometimes without even knowing it. Have you had an organization ask you to write a grant and only pay you if it turned into funding? Or been told they will not compensate until the grant is awarded? Pro bono work is also allowable.

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Fundraising HayDay

JANUARY 11, 2024

The use of artificial Intelligence tools for writing is a hot topic of discussion in the grant and fundraising community these days. Questions abound about the efficacy, ethical boundaries, and inherent bias associated with AI. Questions abound about the efficacy, ethical boundaries, and inherent bias associated with AI.

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Strategic Grants

MARCH 17, 2025

The research team at Strategic Grants spend hundreds of hours each month reviewing newsletters, funder sites, LinkedIn and many other resources to find funding and grants to update in our Grants Expertise Management System (GEMS) , ensuring our clients have a strong pipeline of funding prospects that align with their funding priorities.

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Blackbaud

MAY 13, 2025

Here are a few reasons why internal controls are especially important for nonprofit organizations: Safeguarding Assets: Nonprofits often have limited resources and rely heavily on donations and grants. Strong internal controls promote financial transparency and accountability, demonstrating that funds are being used ethically and effectively.

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

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. New grant writers who have written less than three grants charge $20-$35 per hour.

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GrantNews

JUNE 12, 2025

Investing in grant databases, donor management software, or a grant writer can create a higher return by building time for your team to focus on mission-critical tasks. While there are many ways to generate funding, like charity events and fundraisers, you should still be researching and applying for grants.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 28, 2025

Corporate giving tools to track which donors are eligible for and have requested matching gifts or volunteer grants, as well as connections to businesses that might partner with you to sponsor events or host team volunteer days. The tips above should give you a solid foundation for leveraging your nonprofits CRM to boost donor engagement.

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Candid

JANUARY 21, 2025

We bear the responsibility to ensure AI adoption is equitable, ethical, and inclusive. In my more than 20 years as a philanthropy grants manager, nonprofit executive, and consultant, Ive seen how technology decisions can either amplify equity or entrench existing barriers. Fund accessible AI initiatives. Foster collaboration.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Welcome to the continuation of the October Ethics Month article series! We are diving deeper into the GPA Code of Ethics this week, focusing on the “Professional Obligations” section. To secure this grant project, you might feel pressured to exaggerate your experience or qualifications.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Ethics: Grant Ethics Codes of Conduct: What Do They Say and Why Are They Different Session 1 of the Grant Ethics Series Ethics in grants can be a hot-button discussion, but what does it mean to be an ethical grant professional? Register for the complete Ethics Series: Register Now

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In the wake of the October Ethics Month articles, you are all now experts on the GPA code of ethics! Even with an irrefutable command of grant writing the GPA Code of Ethics , you will encounter situations that give you pause. It’s important to recognize that ethical decisions aren’t always black and white.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 24, 2025

There is no degree in grant writing. Typically, grant professionals learn on the job through trial and error, plus there are vast numbers of classes, webinars, and articles to read on writing grants. I'm Allison Jones, the CEO and Founder of Spark the Fire Grant Writing Classes. in Adult Education. but do not.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Grant Ethics: Ethics for Grant Proposal Need Statements Session 4 of the Grant Ethics Series The way grant professionals describe the needs of their community is an important part of persuading reviewers and grant funders to award a grant. Continuing Education Unit (CEU).

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Grant Ethics: Organizational Capacity and Readiness Grant Ethics Session 3 of the Grant Ethics Series Issues of ethics abound when grant professionals examine their organization’s readiness to apply for grants. Register for the complete Grant Ethics Series: Register Now

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Those of us who feel drawn to become grant professionals often do so because we desire to make a difference. Grant funding, after all, can be transformational and create long-lasting positive impacts in our communities. I know that is why I became a grant professional. I wanted to make a difference. Consider this scenario.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: Creating Ethical Grant Budgets and Sustainability Plans Session 6 of the Ethics Series For many organizations, a federal grant will be a significant expansion to an existing program or the initial funding for a program that does not yet exist. 4.10, 6.3, 4.10, 6.3, 4.10, 6.3,

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: The Ethics of Program Implementation and Reporting After a Grant is Funded Session 7 of the Ethics Series While ethics must be considered in all stages of the grant lifecycle, the part that most people worry about is program implementation and reporting. Continuing Education Unit (CEU).

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DoJiggy

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Start Fundraising Limit Data Access and Retention to What Is Absolutely Necessary Grant access to donor data only to essential personnel using role-based controls. For example, you should follow the AFP Code of Ethical Standards , the APRA Code of Ethics , and the Donor Bill of Rights.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The Grant Professionals Association in collaboration with the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has chosen the month of October to highlight the ethical practices of professionals in the resource development field. This month is our opportunity to share with the world the importance of ethics in the grants profession.

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Grant Professionals Association

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Although that may have been the first big decision, I had many more to make, and the next decision most on my mind was: As a grant consultant, should I specialize in a particular field or subject matter, geographic area, and/or funder type? And equally important, will it make abiding by the GPA Code of Ethics more challenging?

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