Strategic Grants

JUNE 18, 2025

Using AI for grant writing is not a new topic. We know, through conversations with our clients and within the for-purpose community, that many are embracing it as an asset in their grant writing toolbox. What does it know about the grant and funder? Find out how much it already knows.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

When nonprofit organizations begin a new grant writing strategy, many expect to see results within a year. However, grant writing success often demands more patience and a long-term view. Here’s why the 12-month mark may not be the best time to measure the effectiveness of your grant writing fundraising strategy.

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Professional Relationships in Grant Writing When it comes to professional relationships—particularly in grant writing—the same principles apply. At Think and Ink Grant Consulting, we emphasize the importance of stewardship. grant writing solution, Get.Grants.Better.® Networking support is paramount.

Grant Writing

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 8, 2025

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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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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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

How a Grant Consultant Can Amplify the Impact of Your Fundraising Team Many different staff positions fulfill fundraising duties. Each of these individuals serves a unique role on the fundraising and development team. Want to learn more about how Alex can support your fundraising team? What is a grant consultant?

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Grant Writing Consultants Boost Your Fundraising Team’s Impact Many different staff positions fulfill fundraising duties. Each of these individuals serves a unique role on the fundraising and development team. Want to learn more about how Alex can support your fundraising team? Let’s talk!

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 9, 2025

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. You know the type.

Grants

Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Grant writing is a critical component of nonprofit fundraising, but it often comes with its own set of challenges. Understanding and addressing these common pain points can significantly enhance your nonprofit’s success in securing grants. Time Constraints 1.1 Meeting Deadlines 6.1 Building Funders’ Relationships 7.1

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Just Write Grants

JUNE 13, 2025

Measurable outcomes and evidence-based data are essential for successful grant writing. Your grant writer is only as strong as the data you provide. You can’t just say your nonprofit makes an impact. You have to track it, analyze it, prove it, and present it. Ready to turn your impact into funding?

Grant Writing

Just Write Grants

JUNE 13, 2025

Grant writing can be overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. We’ve answered 20 of the most common questions nonprofits ask about finding, writing, and winning grants.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 20, 2025

Over 35,000 nonprofits rely on government grants for over half their total revenue. If your organization relies partially or heavily on grant funding to stay in business, reevaluate your grant writing and management approach to ensure more of your proposals are accepted. Research grant opportunities.

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Bonterra

JUNE 26, 2025

With over a decade of experience, she supports nonprofit growth through grant writing, program development, and public policy. Register today *Indicates required field The post Navigating grant writing: build stronger proposals and fundable relationships appeared first on Bonterra. Reserve your spot today!

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Grants4Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As we approach 2025 and the anticipated changes that a new federal administration will bring, nonprofit leaders, grant writers, and fundraisers must be proactive to safeguard and sustain their funding sources. is Owner and CEO of Grants4Good LLC ®, a grant writing training and consulting company based in New York.

Funding

Just Write Grants

JULY 10, 2025

AI is transforming the way nonprofits approach grant writing and fundraising—but it’s no replacement for human expertise. At Just Write Grants, we believe the best results come from combining smart tools like GrantAppli with the strategic, story-driven work of skilled grant writers.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This approach not only provides financial stability but also makes your organization more attractive to grant makers. Invest In Grant Writing Capacity Consider investing in your organization’s grant writing capacity. This might mean training existing staff, or hiring a dedicated grant writer.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Generative AI can help nonprofit staff work more efficiently and equitably Most recently, we took the opportunity to leverage generative AI to solve a big grant writing pain point: writing Letters of Intent (LOIs). Now, we’re inviting the public to test drive the tool on Candid Labs.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

To capitalize on this opportunity, nonprofits must employ effective strategies to maximize their fundraising efforts. Set Clear Goals Establish specific, measurable goals for your year-end campaign: Fundraising Targets : Set clear monetary goals for December and communicate these goals to your supporters.

Fundraising

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.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Sustainable Growth With support from local grants, organizations can establish a solid foundation for sustainability, reducing dependency on a single funding source. For more insights on how to seek out and apply for funding, organizations can refer to resources such as grant writing templates and grant writing tips for beginners.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 9, 2025

Heres how you can ensure your grant proposals hit the mark. Before diving into grant writing, take time to revisit your strategic plan. Stay Flexible and Responsive The grant-writing process in 2025 will likely require flexibility. Are your goals and objectives still relevant for 2025?

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Candid

DECEMBER 24, 2024

And if the paperwork requirements cant be reduced, can nonprofits use generative AI for grant writing? Where do foundations stand on AI-generated grant proposals? In addition, nonprofits are expected to do more with less, writes Candids associate vice president for research, Cat Clerkin, Ph.D.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

This article provides a detailed exploration of the world of grants for churches non profit organizations, highlighting the types of grants available, strategies for identifying and applying for funding, best practices for grant writing , and the challenges associated with grant compliance and reporting.

Funding

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

AI Tools Are Reshaping Grant Writing and Reviewing At Grant Writing Made Easier, we’ve been championing responsible AI use since 2023 , and the 2025 grant trends are underscoring that this trend isn’t going anywhere. Grant writing is no longer just about strong narratives. We’ve got you covered.

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

How grant writers are typically paid Grant writers employ several standard payment structures. A nonprofit can make better budget decisions for grant writing services by knowing these payment models. Hourly rates Grant writers mostly charge by the hour, and their rates vary based on experience.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

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.

Finance

GrantNews

JUNE 25, 2025

Understanding the average size of nonprofit grants is crucial for organizations planning their fundraising strategies. Grants come in many shapes and sizes, influenced by factors such as the grantmaker’s priorities, the nonprofit’s mission, and the scope of the project. appeared first on GrantNews.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Feature Description Purpose Strengthen organizational infrastructure Duration Time-limited; may vary Reporting Progress reports on capacity development Evaluation Measure improved organizational effectiveness Capacity-building grants can significantly impact a nonprofits long-term viability.

Funding

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

Whether they realize it or not, all organizational actors are part of the grants team. Like individual fundraising, securing grants requires strong collaboration with finance, program staff, and leadership. The more your colleagues understand the grants process, the more effective and sustainable your efforts will be.

Grants

The Almoner

MAY 10, 2025

“No” is a normal part of fundraising and the more frequently I hear it, the more money I raise. Cheerful persistence enables a fundraiser to start each new donor contact with fresh enthusiasm and warmth. Cheerful persistence is especially important in the world of grant writing and major gift fundraising.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 9, 2025

Join a support network like Grant Writing Made Easier’s Free Grant Writer Community for peer accountability, expert guidance, and resource sharing. Your decisions can shape your fundraising results for the rest of 2025 and set the stage for next year’s success. But that doesn’t mean you can’t win big.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Though AI has many capabilities, it cannot replace the nuanced thinking and creativity essential for grant writing. 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.

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Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 13, 2025

If your organization lacks expertise in grant-seeking, consider consulting professionals or training staff to bolster your efforts. Invest in Relationships with Funders At the core of successful fundraising is trust and connection. Grant Writing Training and discounted services here. Let's chat here.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

You have two options – schedule a call with the program officer to discuss whether your organization is still fit for their priorities or redirect your grant writing efforts to funders who have priorities that more clearly align with your organization’s mission. You can find other blog posts in this series here.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

There are many ways to generate funding, like selling merchandise, silent auctions, charity events, fundraisers, and more. However, most nonprofits depend on sustainable funding, and that comes in the form of grants. As a result, nonprofits must schedule time to research and apply for grants.

Grants

Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Provide detailed information on how the funds will be used, the expected outcomes, and how they align with the grant’s purpose. Conclusion Understanding the differences between capital, program, and operating grants is essential for effective nonprofit management and fundraising.

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amplifi

APRIL 24, 2025

Theres no shortage of challenges facing fundraisers today. And many organizations are trying to navigate and limit the effects of federal grant freezes and unfreezes. percent, respectively, according to the latest data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project. LEARN MORE: Six signs its time to hire a fundraising agency.

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