Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 12, 2025

The grant deadline is in five days. Youve got one draft, three department heads who want to review it, a finance team that needs to “double-check just one thing,” and a program lead whos suddenly out of office. Weve all been there. Cue the chaos, caffeine, and existential dread.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 24, 2025

The writing part of grant writing is a relatively small percentage of the actual work required to win grants at a high level consistently. To someone who is new to writing and submitting grants, the entire grant process can feel convoluted, overwhelming, and tedious.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 12, 2025

Appoint a Grant Story Dream Team Dont go it alone. Set up a small boilerplate brain trust with one person from each key departmentprograms, finance, development, and leadership. So how do you keep this story sharp, accurate, and compelling without letting it eat up all your time and energy? Lets break it down.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 12, 2025

Step Two: Divide and Conquer Grant writers shouldnt have to do everything. Your future self will thank you.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 8, 2024

While board members play an important role in assuring agency finances and grant funds are treated ethically, they are also partially responsible for resource development that is, ensuring their organization has the resources needed to fulfill its mission. Understand the issues that could impact their nonprofit agencys finances (e.g.,

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

While nonprofits do not focus on profit, financing operations is still essential for a nonprofit to accomplish its goals. However, most nonprofits depend on sustainable funding, and that comes in the form of grants. GrantWatch provides an easy-to-use database and grant-seeking tips to help you locate grant funding for your cause.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

As public housing fell out of favor, so did other direct federal housing financing programs like HUD’s long forgotten Sections 235, 236, and 221(d)(3) programs. In practice, this means almost any type of facility that can somehow be justified through the magic of grant writing. In FY ‘23, $3.8

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 17, 2025

Our team loves sharing our knowledge when it comes to the 5 Rs of grant writing , and we cant wait for another year of resources to share with you. 2024 Top Grant Writing Blogs to Follow Grant Decision Making. How do you choose which grants to chase? Share below!

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Each of these groups benefits from grant funding in unique ways: Group Importance of Grants Non-profits Grants allow organizations to fund specific programs, outreach efforts, or operational needs without incurring debt. For further assistance on the grant writing process, check out our article on grant writing workshops.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

By incorporating these tips into their applications, artists can improve their likelihood of receiving grant support. For additional resources, check out grant writing templates and explore options for grant writing certification programs to build skills in crafting successful applications.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

As public housing fell out of favor, so did other direct housing financing programs like HUD’s long forgotten Sections 235, 236, and 221(d)(3) programs. In practice, this means almost any type of facility that can somehow be justified through the magic of grant writing. billion in grants and direct/guaranteed loans* were made.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Finance Once your nonprofit or private foundation is tax-exempt, you never have to deal with the IRS again, right? When it comes to finance, though, having clearly defined roles and duties over budgeting, accounting, and expenses are essential internal controls for small nonprofits, and key to their stability and success.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 12, 2023

And does your boss even understand the world of grants? The answers vary with every grant professional. We bring in funding for our organization, so some agencies lump us in the finance department. But where is the right fit for a grant professional? appeared first on DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services.

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

Like individual fundraising, securing grants requires strong collaboration with finance, program staff, and leadership. Some organizations have a well-established grants culture, while others are still learning what it takes to prepare grant applications. Do program staff understand their role in grant success?

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Grant Writing Made Easy

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Grant Writing Boss Club 2023 enrollment opens January 3rd! You are a skilled writer (not necessarily with grant writing experience). When you have to get down to the billable work of being a Grant Writing Boss, we’ve got you covered. This will revolutionize your finances, guaranteed.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 21, 2024

During the aftermath of the George Floyd murder in 2020, according to the Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity , funding and financing of racial equity and racial justice totaled over $4 billion. Yet, a wide gap persists between available grant dollars and total funding obtained by minority-based organizations.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

OCTOBER 30, 2022

This is my favorite holiday, and in honor, I’m sharing 10 grant writing tips to help you make sure your grants aren’t the scariest thing this spooky season. #1: 1: Keep a grant prospect sheet & update it regularly. One of the best things you can do is to make time regularly to search for grant opportunities.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

If inflation is straining your finances, focus on both. For nonprofits, this means prioritizing activities like prospect research, donor appeals, meetings with major donors, and grant writing. Invest Strategically Every budget has two sides: revenue and expenses. As a certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) by the U.S.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 3, 2022

At our most recent Grant Writing Made Easy workshop, we did a deep dive into nonprofit program budgets. Indirect Expenses: These include administrative and overhead costs, all the costs of all departments outside of the program department, such as finance, human resources, and development. Join the waitlist!

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

As a result, it’s critical to understand whether asking for grants for nonprofits or other cause, among the many other financing options available to you, is the best option for supporting your organization. To answer all of this, let’s get into the deeper details of grant writing for nonprofits.

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

As a result, it’s critical to understand whether asking for grants for nonprofits or other cause, among the many other financing options available to you, is the best option for supporting your organization. To answer all of this, let’s get into the deeper details of grant writing for nonprofits.

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

When it comes to securing funding, nonprofits often encounter various types of grants, each serving a different purpose. Understanding the distinctions between capital, program, and operating grants is crucial for effectively managing your organization’s finances and meeting its goals.

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Just Write Grants

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

With our digital school bells ringing, it's time to attend a masterclass in nonprofit finance. With the essentials of budgeting and balance sheets under your belt, navigating the intricate waters of nonprofit finance becomes a more manageable task. So, just as students recalibrate for the academic voyage ahead, why shouldn't we?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 24, 2022

Anytime I lead a grant writing workshop, I always ask the attendees to share their grant experience – whether they’ve been a grant professional for years and are looking for a refresher or if they’ve been voluntold that grants are now under their preview. But that dream world of mine does not exist.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 27, 2022

But right now, I’m in the middle of developing three federal proposals, managing 15 open grants, writing my organization’s newsletter from cover to cover, and answering the phones a few hours a day while our department’s admin assistant is on vacation this week. Together, we need to consider ways to fund the program beyond the grant.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

It provides free information on nonprofits’ missions, visions, values, programs, leadership, and finances. Candid also offers a wide variety of borrowable e-books by topic: DEI, management, fundraising, grant writing, advocacy, etc. GuideStar . Candid’s GuideStar platform includes over 2.7 million nonprofits.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Financial Literacy and Credit Recovery Financial literacy is an essential skill for seniors, enabling them to manage their finances effectively and secure better living conditions. Addressing hoarding issues helps seniors live in healthier, more organized spaces, improving overall well-being.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

“Can I really stabilize my nonprofit’s finances with grants? If you’re not having the grant success you want, if you’ve been struggling to piece together a successful grant strategy or trying to learn to write grants through tedious trial and error. Do you have a standard grant narrative ?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 2, 2023

In today’s podcast, Diane Leonard from DH Leonard Consulting and Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions, a leading provider of bank loans for nonprofits , discuss how to create agile leadership at your nonprofit. It empowers teams to self-organize and make decisions that align with the organization’s goals and values.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 13, 2024

And check out how we use task automation in our own grant-writing business, too!) Financial Oversight: Keep your finances as neat as a new pin with stellar budget tracking and expenditure monitoring. Cast Your Spell with Grant Writing Made Easier (GWME) Ready to turn your grant management hassles into a thing of the past?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 3, 2023

For more details about local government grant seeking, check out this blog post. Most grant professionals, no matter their sector, understand the importance of building relationships with funders, finance colleagues, program directors, board members, and the like. As grant professionals, we want every advantage we can manage.

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Allied Grant Writers

JANUARY 25, 2025

Additionally, these websites often offer tools to compare different financial aid options, ensuring adult learners can make informed decisions about their education financing. Adult learners can use online resources to research and apply for scholarships, grants, and other financial aid forms.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

No Repayment Required : Unlike loans, grants do not need to be paid back, making them a favorable option for financing business initiatives. Opportunity for Growth : Grants can help women-owned enterprises invest in innovative business solutions, expand their services, or enhance their marketing efforts.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Weekly blog posts will outline your steps for the week so you'll be prepared to apply for a basic grant before the end of the year. We will cover each phase in the grant writing and submission process: 1. Develop the Grant Project 4. Research Funders and Find Appropriate Grants 5. Write the Grant Proposal 6.

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Tech Soup

MAY 11, 2010

For more on writing successful grant proposals, check out the following resources. An Introduction to Grant Reports (Learning Center). Writing a Winning Grant Proposal (Learning Center). Grant-Writing and Evaluation Resources (TechSoup Blog).

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

For an in-depth exploration of each step and additional resources, join our Grant Writing Made Easier community. As practicing grant writing consultants ourselves, we know that the biggest hurdle to submitting grant applications is often crafting a comprehensive program budget. Why Join Grant Writing Made Easier?

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Just Write Grants

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Amidst the chaotic— yet remarkably rewarding— landscape of nonprofit initiatives, grant writing is the unsung hero. A professional grant writer brings a fresh perspective and expertise, tailoring your proposals to meet the funder's expectations and turning rejections into approvals. But getting it right?

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