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Being the Sole Grant Writer in an Organization

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

Clarify Expectations Early Meet with leadership to define realistic goals: How many grants per quarter? unrelated fundraising, event planning). Prioritize High-Impact Opportunities Focus on grants with the best alignment, highest ROI, or strategic relevance. Dont waste energy chasing every small or low-probability grant.

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4 Ways Effective Grant Management Impacts Nonprofit Finances

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

Note from Diane: You know how passionate our team is about thinking about your grant management work (your post-award work) to help strengthen your grant applications (your pre-award) work. Its why we partner with MyFedTrainer.com to deliver grant writing supports and training on both the pre-award and post-award side of things.

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Developing a nonprofit budget: The basics and best practices

Candid

Whether you’re just getting started or putting the final touches on your grant proposal, the resources below can help you refine your budget. There are several types of budgets you may need: project proposal budgets, organization-wide operating budgets, capital budgets, cash flow budgets, and opportunity budgets.

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Must-Have Members of Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Team

Greater Giving

7 Must-Have Members of Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Team With a dedicated nonprofit fundraising team, you’ll execute more effective strategies, plan impactful events, and attain more funding for your mission. Grants Specialist Fundraising doesn’t just consist of revenue from donors—grants are another valuable revenue stream for nonprofits.

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Navigating Nonprofit Grant Writing: Common Pain Points and How to Overcome Them

Just Write Grants

In this blog post, we’ll explore the typical issues nonprofits face during the grant writing process and offer practical solutions to overcome them. Challenge One of the most significant pain points in grant writing is the time commitment required. Understanding Grant Guidelines 2.1 Time Constraints 1.1 Data and Evidence 4.1

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Foundation Grants for Nonprofit Organizations: Your Path to Funding Excellence

Allied Grant Writers

Project-Based Grants Project-based grants are specifically awarded to fund individual projects or initiatives. These grants are typically time-limited and tied to a specific set of objectives. Funders often require detailed proposals outlining the project’s goals, timeline, and expected outcomes. Clarity is key.

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How to Secure Foundation Research Grants: Expert Methods That Work

Allied Grant Writers

Most rejections happen because proposals don’t line up with what funders want to support. Your proposal must address this priority directly. This piece dives into proven ways to land foundation research grants, from finding the perfect opportunities to writing proposals that truly connect with funders’ missions.

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