Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 4, 2025

A thoughtful “no” today can create space for a strategic “yes” tomorrow.

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Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Instrumentl Partner Webinars are collaborations between Instrumentl and its community partners to provide free educational workshops for grant professionals. Our goal is to tackle a problem grant professionals often have to solve, while also sharing different ways Instrumentl’s platform can help grant writers win more grants.

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Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Choosing the wrong grant opportunity can potentially waste organizational time and resources. Start with Your Mission It is important to focus on your organization’s mission and goals as you begin your grant research. Competency #2: Knowledge of organizational development as it pertains to grant readiness; Skill 2.1:

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Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Instrumentl Partner Webinars are collaborations between Instrumentl and its community partners to provide free educational workshops for grant professionals. Our goal is to tackle a problem grant professionals often have to solve, while also sharing different ways Instrumentl’s platform can help grant writers win more grants.

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

Strategic: this risk could prevent an organization from accomplishing its objectives or meeting its goals. Avoid These Common Pitfalls Here are a few common mistakes that organizations new to federal grant funding often make. Want more information on creating a plan of action for your organization to manage your federal grants?

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

But regardless of what type of proposals you may be working on at this moment in time, there is one thing I can say with certainty: You will run into proposals that ask you to write out the goals, objectives, and outcomes for your program or project. Do you know the difference between a goal, an objective, and an outcome?

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 15, 2024

So, are you ready to up your fundraising and development goals for 2024 by securing grant funding? Organizational development plays a crucial role in the process of becoming grant-ready by providing the foundation and framework necessary to effectively pursue and manage grant funding.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 13, 2023

Is your organization grant-ready? When you’re an early-career grant writer or are building a grants program for the first time, this can be a daunting question; I know that it was for me. When it comes down to it, grant readiness comes from preparation in three main areas: Resources, Collaboration, and Alignment.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

One that includes realistic goals for grants and corporate support, individual support, program support, and events. Important: If yours is a small, community-based nonprofit AND is grant-ready, consider outsourcing. Your unique donor base and the connection you have with those donors. Stay the course.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

An evaluation plan is useful because it can help you set specific goals and objectives for your programs and outline how you will collect data to track your progress. Sign up here for our 30-day grant readiness challenge or take the grant readiness questionnaire !

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Red Tape Busters

JANUARY 26, 2024

But before you dive into the world of grant applications, it’s essential to ensure that you’re grant ready. In this article, we’ll explore what it means to be grant ready, the key elements involved, and why seeking help from a grant writing consultant can significantly boost your chances of success.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

While there’s no guarantee you’ll win a grant, if you follow the steps below, you will learn what it takes to successfully apply for one in the hope of securing funding for your cause. Ensure Eligibility – Are You Grant-Ready? First off, there is absolutely no need to apply for a grant you are not eligible for.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The narrative begins with my early days as an NYC Department educator, securing my initial grant, and evolving into a successful grant writer. If your goal is to write grants, my greatest hope is that this book will teach you and become an integral part of your granting writing toolkit.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

According to Pamela Jacques, MS, CPW, CHES, manager of Grants Administration at Kettering Health in Kettering, Ohio, here are eight things you need to know to get started. To get started: Before applying for grants, assess your organization’s level of grant readiness. Who implemented the program/grant funded activities?

Grant Management

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 23, 2023

So, what should you expect when you hire a grant consultant? Certainly, your mileage will vary depending on your organization’s grant readiness and fundraising goals, as well as the methodology your consultant employs to kick off the work. Second, everyone thinks their organization is grant ready.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

The bottom line: you need a fundraising plan built on the right fundraising plan template — one that outlines goals, actions, and the specific results you want. That means you need a fundraising plan template that meets YOUR needs, plays to YOUR strengths, and helps you reach YOUR goals. Are you ready??

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

After more than 28 years in grants and fundraising, I have found that about 20% of grant writing is actual writing. Much of the remaining 80% goes toward wrangling attachments of required documents, hashing out budgets, and designing meaningful goals and objectives.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

As you decide if your organization needs the infrastructure to manage federal grants, remember, many grants from states and local governments are from federal sources (pass through grants), so you have to manage them as federal dollars. Grant readiness is your organization’s ability to apply for, manage and report on funding.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 24, 2022

Take the time ensure your organization is grant ready. Before you waste time going after grants that require documents and certain specifications, make sure your organization has what is needed. Unsure if you’re grant ready? Check out this Grant Readiness Assessment Tool. Be prepared to fail.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The GPA Code of Ethics outlines the importance of proper and fair compensation for the work that grant professionals do in researching, preparing proposals, and managing grant funds. First, it is a clear violation of the GPA Code of Ethics to accept a percentage of the grant as compensation (GPA Code of Ethics 19).

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Assel Grant Services

APRIL 7, 2024

After reviewing your award letter or agreement: Make sure you and all staff or volunteers who will be working on the grant project understand the project goals and proposed implementation plans. Review the project budget and how your grant fits into that financial structure.

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Grant Writer Team

JULY 25, 2024

To get grant ready as a nonprofit, start by clearly defining your mission and goals. Get Prepared If you’re a new nonprofit or small business, money alone won’t ensure success. You need a solid business model and budgeting plan. Ensure your organization is legally registered and has a solid business plan.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Encourage Action – Communicate your goals. Diversify Your Funding Sources – Apply For Grants! While there are many ways to maximize donations, like charity events and fundraisers, you should also be applying for grants. Proactively search for grants and frequently apply. Your supporters will listen.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

OCTOBER 30, 2022

2: Set a goal for how many grants you want to apply for each month. GrantStation’s “State of Grantseeking Report” shows that the more grants an organization applies to a year, the higher their chances of being awarded one. For best results, I recommend setting a monthly goal for how many LOIs and/or grants you want to submit.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 2, 2010

You see, nonprofits that win big grants to help sustain their activities on a more long-term basis have implemented a strategy that makes them grant ready. It’s not about finding the grant – it’s about being ready to receive the grant. See what a difference The Grant Authority can make for you!

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 14, 2023

With the windfall of federal funds flowing down from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), new grant programs announcements are constantly popping up and shifting carefully planned annual funding strategies. The initial focus understandably falls on securing the funds.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

*Diane’s note: You are used to our team talking about how both pre-award and post-award work connect to create an organization’s overall grant readiness. In fact, we were just talking about this in our most recent webinar about How to Be Exceptionally Grant Ready with Lucy Morgan from MyFedTrainer.com.

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 31, 2024

Having the right people on the team ensures grant seeking is a cohesive process that addresses your team’s true needs and capabilities. Practice (Grant Readiness) Once a team is developed, practice is where you develop and perfect all the plays and roles required for game day.

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Professional Grant Writers

MAY 22, 2025

A persuasive proposal clearly aligns with the funders goals, presents a compelling case, and supports it with evidence and impact. The post Persuasive proposals: The key to winning more grants appeared first on Professional Grant Writers.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Because, after all, the goal isn’t just to get the money to get going, it’s to have the stability to keep the doors open for years to come.). Are there nonprofit start-up grants? Generally, nonprofits do not support their start-up phase with many grants.

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Grant Consulting Services

MARCH 26, 2023

You should have a needs statement that clearly defines the organization’s goals that will help the community as well as stand out from the competition. Most funders want to hear a compelling story that will meet the community and organization’s objectives. Do you have a clear purpose and vision? Are the organization’s finances in order?

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Maybe you need grants to carry out a specific project like building a playground for your domestic violence shelter. The ultimate goal of grant research is to find funders who are highly likely to fund your work. When researching, if you find they don’t fund the area you serve, you’re not very likely to get a grant….so

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Grant Consulting Services

MARCH 28, 2024

We are sharing our proprietary assessment tool that is designed to help you take a deep look at your organization to determine your grant readiness and ability to take on the arduous process of applying for grant funding. The Feasibility study analyzes the potential for your organization to successfully secure grant funding.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 19, 2023

Understand the purpose of the grant, the target audience, and the specific details that need to be included in your application. Action Step: Clearly define the goal of your grant application, your target audience, and specific details that need to be included.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

APRIL 16, 2023

Face-to-face meetings provide an opportunity for you to establish a deeper connection with your clients and to gain a better understanding of their needs and goals. By meeting with your clients, you can have a clear understanding of their goals and objectives and can craft a compelling grant proposal that meets their needs.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 5, 2023

Our newest course offers 4 hours of video training, an 80+ page fillable digital workbook, and a prompt cheat sheet that will guide you through outlining, drafting, revising, and editing your grant using AI. Join Now The post Harness the Power of AI for Grant Writing: Join the 7-Day Challenge appeared first on Grant Writing Made Easy.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 7, 2023

By showing them you understand their challenges and goals, you’re more likely to convert these consultations into paying projects. Offer Consultations Offering free initial consultations can be an effective way to attract new clients. This gives you a chance to understand their needs and demonstrate how you can assist them.

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