Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

While nonprofits often wait to assess impact after funding is secured, evaluating impact potential before submitting a grant proposal can significantly strengthen your application. Here’s how nonprofits can measure and communicate impact and ROI effectively before they submit a proposal. cost per individual served).

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 5, 2025

Its two weeks before a federal grant deadline , and you just learned about the opportunity and that you are eligible to apply for grant funding. Doing your foundation or government grants keep falling off the bottom of the list, impacting your grant proposal submissions. Then, it changed. What to look for in a grant consultant?

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Millionaire Grant Lady

AUGUST 23, 2024

Nonprofit Grant Strategy: Match Your Mission Effective searches for funding sources are the first step to success. To find the best fit, sometimes it can be beneficial to hire a grant consultant to identify opportunities and suggest funding requests. Ready to Pursue Grant Funding? Focus on impact. Conclusion.

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Candid

MAY 2, 2025

As federal funding cuts, freezes, and executive actions create uncertainty across the sector, many nonprofits are struggling to find the resources they need to serve their communities. Some are learning, with no advance notice, that this funding has been revoked or eliminated going forward. Seek new funding initiatives.

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Grant Writer Team

APRIL 17, 2025

Your Next Grant Starts with the Right Preparation Crafting a winning grant proposal takes effort, planning, and the right support. Our professional grant writers provide the tools and confidence you need to successfully pursue funding opportunities that support your nonprofit mission. 10 Steps to Strengthen Your Next Grant Proposal 1.

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As a grant writer, it’s important that to have the focus and commitment necessary to bring together the various components required to adhere to the framework of the grant and while preparing an effective proposal to give any organization the best possibility of being awarded the grant. Funds for Programs Addressing Community Needs !

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Unlocking Funding Opportunities with Grant Writing The Importance of Grant Writing for Non-Profit Organizations Grant writing is a vital skill for non-profit organizations seeking funding. These funds can provide essential resources, allowing them to expand their services and impact their communities.

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Candid

MARCH 25, 2024

In 2022, foundation funding accounted for about $105.21 As a share of all revenue streams, including government funding, program revenue, and investment income, foundation and corporate grants made up 15.3%. From the first phase of writing a proposal to actually receiving a check could take six to nine months. charitable giving.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Many nonprofits rely heavily on grants to fund their missions, but successfully securing and managing grants requires a clear understanding of the grant lifecycle. The grant lifecycle refers to the full process a grant goes through from identifying opportunities and applying to implementing funded projects and reporting outcomes.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

How do you write a grant and win tons of funding? Preparation, or in the grant writer’s case “Readiness”. Readiness is all about preparing your organization to write a grant proposal and creating a strategy for ensuring you are pursuing the right funding sources to help your organization meet its mission.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Alex Dunn, CFRE, is a grant consultant who founded the company Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates to help busy nonprofits save time and money while maximizing their grant funding. Unlike a new grant writer that takes time to hire and train, Alex and her team are ready to step in to support your fundraising team today.

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Candid

MARCH 1, 2022

It seems like you have to answer the same questions over and over in every grant proposal. And in longer government proposals, sometimes it seems like you have to answer the same question twice right in the same application! Transcript: Writing grant proposals is a time-intensive process, and it can often feel repetitive.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 27, 2025

Over the past few years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have taken center stage in nonprofit work, influencing how organizations operate, advocate, and secure funding. Diversify Funding Sources: Relying on a single type of funder can leave your organization vulnerable to political and economic changes.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Writing a proposal for a project grant can feel like a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it doesn’t need to be a bewildering endeavor. In this blog, we will share the key elements of a typical project proposal and best practices for how to approach drafting each section to help you secure the grant you seek.

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GrantNews

MAY 19, 2025

Nonprofit Grant Opportunities Powering Up in May signal a surge in funding potential for organizations ready to grow and serve. GrantWatch is helping nonprofits meet this moment by connecting them to high-value, flexible funding. Funding supports things like hospitals, schools, and museums.

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Candid

JUNE 14, 2023

Grant proposals take a lot of work. And nobody wants to see their proposal get discarded by a funder for something that could have been easily fixed. So, we asked you on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook: What red flags do funders look out for when reading a grant proposal? Did we miss a red flag?

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Know what they fund and what matters most to them and know who you are as a nonprofit and what your funding priorities are. Collect and organize all necessary documents and have them ready, this will make the process smoother. Show the impact you’ll be able to make with the funding. Excite the funder.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 9, 2025

If your grant proposal was rejected, don’t be discouraged! Each rejection offers valuable lessons that can improve your chances of securing funding in the future. Unfeasible Budget: The higher the funding amount, the more stringent the rules. Missing Items: Have all documentation ready and attached before you submit.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 29, 2025

If you want to find and apply for foundation funding especially, you wont find many of the best opportunities through a web search. This is a shame, because they might be interested in your program if they ever got the chance to hear about your work and review your proposal.

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GrantNews

MAY 7, 2025

From federal, state, and local government grants to private foundations , each has its own terminologylike LOI (Letter of Intent) or RFP (Request for Proposal). Start Small New nonprofits often find more success with micro-grants and in-kind donations before jumping into major funding proposals.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Alex Dunn, CFRE , is a grant consultant who founded the company Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates to help busy nonprofits save time and money while maximizing their grant funding. Unlike a new grant writer that takes time to hire and train, Alex and her team are ready to step in to support your fundraising team today.

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Gail Perry Group

DECEMBER 11, 2024

And here's the exciting part: some proposals suggest restoring charitable deductions for non-itemizers at levels that would make the COVID-era $300/$600 allowances look tiny we're talking about possible deductions up to $4,600 for individuals and $9,200 for joint filers. Plan Ahead Internally and Educate Yourself Get ready for 2025.

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CauseVox

MARCH 16, 2023

Before investing time and resources into writing grant proposals, you must make sure your organization is actually well-positioned for grants. Join Lynn Arsenault of LMA Grant Consulting to learn how to assess whether or not your organization is ready to dive into the world of grants. How to become grant ready if you aren’t yet.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Grant writing is a critical skill for securing funding for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, businesses, and individuals. Complexity of the Grant Proposal Simple applications for smaller grants may take 10-20 hours. Complex government or multi-partner proposals can require over 100 hours. Lets explore these: 1.

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Gail Perry Group

AUGUST 29, 2024

Ready to turn your campaign goals into reality? You are not ready. It outlines your campaign's preliminary plans, including the proposed projects you are planning and the overarching financial goals that you are shooting for. Sophisticated donors will carefully review proposed costs and financial projections.

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Grant Writer Team

MAY 8, 2025

Writing a successful grant proposal is challenging, competitive, and very rewarding. Grant writers are experts at crafting compelling proposals that align with funder goals. Most grant writers start at around $40/hour , with full proposals averaging about $1,500. Qualified grant writers, ready to help, will reach out to you.

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

But your success with foundation funding isn’t just about finding opportunities. Most rejections happen because proposals don’t line up with what funders want to support. Your proposal must address this priority directly. Each platform has unique features that match researchers with the right funding opportunities.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 20, 2025

A Grant Writing Toolkit is a centralized place (digital or physical) where you store commonly used grant content so you can easily pull it into new proposals. Instead of scrambling for details every time, youll have the essentials ready to go. Statement of Need A general version that you can tailor for each proposal.

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Rates for simple foundation proposals typically range from $300 to $3,000, while complex federal grants may require significantly higher investments. Regardless of the pricing model, it’s essential to note that paying a grant writer based on a percentage of awarded funds is both unethical and prohibited by industry standards.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 21, 2022

While it is certainly less precise, there are practices, like the 5 Rs of Grant Writing (Readiness, Research, Relationships, wRiting, and Reporting), that I follow every time. Share with them the impact of your program(s), what the need is, and how the funding can help address this need.

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GrantNews

MAY 15, 2024

Locating the correct grant funding sources can be a daunting task. If you have not considered grants, you will be happy to learn that they are a great way to secure funding. To illustrate, a grant is awarded to fund ideas and projects. To illustrate, a grant is awarded to fund ideas and projects. Where do you turn?

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Grant Writer Team

APRIL 10, 2025

A grant writer is motivated be the desire to help nonprofits secure the funding they need to thrive. To build a strong, persuasive proposal, you must understand the funder, the community need, and your organizations role in addressing it. If you cant, youre not ready. The same holds true for grant writers. Speak their language.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

They usually do not require repayment, making them an appealing source of funding for many organizations. Organizations or individuals seeking grant funding should clearly understand how grants function and the requirements they entail. Research Grants Funding for academic or scientific research projects.

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

If you havent already, now is the time to evaluate your organizations grant readiness from pre- to post-award, ensuring alignment with funders, competitive proposals, and strong fund stewardship. Do We Have Shovel-Ready Projects? Start by Asking the Right Questions: What is the current pre-award process?

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Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

Make it a practice to routinely scope out new sources of foundation funding. Develop a system where you’re sending out proposals or letters of inquiry to new foundations on a weekly basis. Develop a system where you’re sending out proposals or letters of inquiry to new foundations on a weekly basis. Build relationships.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

MARCH 4, 2021

The National Endowment for the Arts (or “NEA”, for short) is the Federal funding agency for arts and culture organizations in the United States. First up, a disclaimer: Some of you reading this are not ready for NEA grants. You probably aren’t ready for federal grants at all. Is my organization ready to apply for a NEA grant?

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

The Grant Professionals Certification Institutes (GPCI) scholarship program seeks to assist qualified prospective GPCs with funds needed to sit for the exam. Will I be ready to take the exam in 2025? If you are ready, please watch for the scholarship applications which will be open through the end of April!

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