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Grant Fundraising is a Numbers Game

Joe Garecht Fundraising

I know many non-profit fundraisers who get depressed about their grant fundraising progress. These fundraisers dont understand that, when it comes down to it, grant fundraising is all a numbers game. The More You Put In, The More You Get Out At every step of the process, grant fundraising is a numbers game.

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Get Your Grant-Funded Nonprofit Started in Fundraising

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Grants are an integral lifeline for many nonprofits, providing the necessary funding to launch new initiatives, sustain critical programs, and ensure operational stability. For some organizations, a well-timed grant can be the spark that ignites growth. The reality is that while grants are valuable, they aren’t guaranteed.

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Successful Fundraising is Emotional Fundraising

Joe Garecht Fundraising

Ive noticed a trend in fundraising communications recently. Many of the fundraising letters and newsletters I receive are interchangeable just take the few sentences about Organization Xs mission and insert Organization Y, and theyre essentially the same letter. They seem to be more formulaic than ever before. Go, therefore, and do it.

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Being the Sole Grant Writer in an Organization

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Being the sole grant writer in an organization can feel overwhelmingyou’re often expected to be a strategist, writer, researcher, and administrator all at once. Clarify Expectations Early Meet with leadership to define realistic goals: How many grants per quarter? unrelated fundraising, event planning).

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AI for Grant Writing: 20+ ChatGPT Prompts You Can Use

Nonprofits can engage with ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas, refine project plans, and craft compelling narratives for grant proposals. This prompt guide for ChatGPT contains 20+ tested ChatGPT prompts, along with tips on how to use this tool the best way.

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When Leadership Doesn’t “Get” Grants: How to Survive (and Even Thrive)

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

If youve ever been asked to just whip up a million-dollar grant by Friday, youre not alone. One of the biggest hidden stressors in grant writing isnt the funders, deadlines, or formatting nightmaresits navigating the expectations of well-meaning but misinformed executives and board members. To them, grants are instant, easy money.

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Navigating Political Shifts in DEI: What Nonprofits Need to Know for Grant Writing and Fundraising

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Understanding these changes and adapting your grant writing and fundraising strategies can position your organization for continued success while staying true to your mission. Consider exploring corporate sponsorships, individual donors, and private foundations in addition to government grants.