Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Organizations need to understand the simple mechanics of grant writing to vary their funding in today’s uncertain economy. What is Grant Writing and Why It Matters Grant writing drives the economic engine that powers research and services in many sectors. The nonprofit sector gets nearly 31.8%

Grant Writing

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

In this 1-hour AMA, Instrumentl teams up with three of its partners to give you actionable advice when it comes to your research process, grant writing process, budgets, and grant management and reporting.

Instrumentl

Grant Writer Team

MAY 1, 2025

Above all, it is key to apply for grants frequently to secure funding. With a talented grant manager in place, you will see continued success for your cause. What is Grant Cycle Management? Grant cycle management is the practice of researching, applying for, and then receiving and tracking grant funds.

Management

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 12, 2025

Set up a solid timeline before you even start writing. Use project management software like Trello, Asana, or ClickUp to assign tasks, track approvals, and communicate in one place. Dont Let Post-Award Work Crush Your Soul Winning the grant is only half the battle. Cue the chaos. Automation is your best friend hereembrace it.

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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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Grant Writer Team

JULY 3, 2025

Grant writing topic trends continue to evolve in 2025 , as writers and nonprofits navigate ever-changing funder expectations, emerging technologies, and urgent community needs. Today’s successful grant writers are highlighting how organizations measure success, manage funds, and maintain integrity. It’s about compliance.

Grant Writing

CharityHowTo

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of nonprofit funding, effective grant research is crucial for success. Diane Leonard, a seasoned expert in grant writing, recently shared invaluable insights on maximizing grant research with tools, strategies, and best practices for nonprofits of all sizes.

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

As the grant professional, you are their leader and educatorhelping your colleagues understand why their involvement matters. By building relationships and fostering a shared grant-writing vision, you not only make your job easier but also position your organization for long-term grant success.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 29, 2025

Every grant professional will face an audit at some point, whether it’s part of the annual nonprofit tax filing or a formal public grant audit from years past. Often, the finance department handles the process, leaving grant managers unaware until after the fact. How are you planning for your next grant audit?

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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

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 29, 2024

A well-prepared budget not only reflects the financial needs of the project but also demonstrates the applicant’s responsibility and capability to manage funds effectively. Personnel Cost Category Description Estimated Cost Project Manager Responsible for overall project management and reporting.

Budget

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 Writing Made Easy

JULY 15, 2025

After spending more than a year refining, testing, and perfecting this innovative platform, we’re thrilled to announce that the AI Grants Hub has officially launched! It’s now available exclusively to members of our flagship course, Grant Writing Made Easier , marking a new chapter in streamlined, AI-powered nonprofit grant writing.

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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.

Grant

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JULY 23, 2025

This challenge is compounded by the fact that grantmakers employ all sorts of MFA systems, forcing applicants to manage a bewildering array of authentication methods and apps. In these organizations, the grant-seeking process is often a collaborative effort involving multiple staff members.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 11, 2025

Before AI, cloud-based platforms, and fancy grant management software, grant writing was a hands-on, paper-filled, finger-cramping journey. Imagine this: you’re mid-lunch, a lightbulb moment strikes, and you grab the nearest napkin to jot down your genius idea, sandwiched between a ketchup stain and a coffee ring.

Logic Model

Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Assess your current readiness for this specific grant and communicate any systems you have in place for tracking outcomes, managing funds, and reporting. Highlight existing processes, like grant management software, staff expertise, or internal evaluation frameworks.

Proposal

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 14, 2025

Id like to say that learning the principles of grant management, professional development opportunities and fruitful networking sold me on GPA. Each time a chapter member reached out to the group via email for experienced advice, I learned more about the craft of grant writing. Instead, it was a holiday dinner.

GPC

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Discover three ways your CFO can help your nonprofit through the grant application process. Grant writing takes skill, practical knowledge, and excellent communication all in the name of raising funds for your nonprofit. Nonprofit leaders share what has worked for them and their secrets to successful grant writing.

Budget

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Published: June 29, 2022 Grant Writing Classes Table of Contents SHOW MORE SHOW LESS Return to top Want to know how to stay on the "good" list? Find and win more grants for your nonprofit! Start saving 3 hours a week and increase your grant applications by 78%. Plus, learn about the OneCause Cares grant.

Instrumentl

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

These professionals handle government grants and build relationships with foundations. They work together with program management teams to track data and results. Program staff focus on research content while grants managers take care of specific details like payment schedules, report requirements, and communication plans.

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Fundraising HayDay

MAY 29, 2025

Whats the first step of the grant writing process? In what might be a shocking turn of events, its not grant writing. So many organizations skip the grant readiness step, and that is to their detriment. In what might be a shocking turn of events, its not grant writing.

Grant Readiness

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Published: March 2, 2022 Grant Writing Classes Table of Contents SHOW MORE SHOW LESS Return to top Want to go from Rejected to Accepted? ​In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Teresa Huff will share with you 9 reasons your grants are getting rejected, and how to fix them. Look no further! instrumentl.com/teresa.

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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!

Grant Writing

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Published: September 8, 2021 Grant Writing Classes Table of Contents SHOW MORE SHOW LESS Return to top In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Teresa Huff will share with you how to simplify, streamline, and support your team. Find and win more grants for your nonprofit! She has helped nonprofits triple their funding.

Instrumentl

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

APRIL 7, 2025

To help you navigate this complex space, weve compiled some current resources that will increase your confidence in understanding federal grant funding and boost your competitiveness when submitting your next application through Grants.gov.

Federal Grants

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Grant management is the hard work and dedication required to ensure an organization follows a donor’s guidelines. Nonprofits and small businesses dedicate countless hours to the grant writing process. However, responsibly managing grants after the award is just as critical. What is Grant Management?

Grant Management

Professional Grant Writers

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Congratulations on securing your federal grant! For many grant recipeints, the celebration gives way to stress as the mountain of compliance tasks begin. The post Essential steps for effective post-award grant management appeared first on Professional Grant Writers.

Grant Management

Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 13, 2024

Finding the Perfect Software for Your Nonprofit Ah, grant management! In the vibrant nonprofit world, where grant processes seem to twist and turn like a labyrinth, having the right grant management software isn’t just helpful—it’s a game changer. Why Bother with Grant Management Software?

Grant Management

Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2015

In fact, 46 percent report that grants make up more than a quarter of their funding. Given how critical grants are for many nonprofits, having good systems in place to manage the grant-writing process from beginning to end is incredibly important. Excel Can't Manage the Whole Grantseeking Process.

Management

Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

I have been in chat rooms and webinars with people who are new to the grants profession and have been asked to stand up the grants management function for their organization. I spent many years as a successful grant professional and managed grants that were not from public sources.

Grant Management

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 30, 2024

Most nonprofits strive to include grant funding in their revenue streams but often find that large amounts of know-how (as well as a time commitment from the executive level down to the front line) are needed. The original program has six case managers and the additional services require three. Read on to find out more!

Application

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Often when grant professionals come into new roles, they are responsible for standing up the new grant management function at their organization. If this includes the capacity to manage grants with a federal origin, the task can be daunting.

Grant Management

Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

You dream of a system to tame the grant management chaos and free up time for your actual mission. If you're a passionate nonprofit hero drowning in a sea of grant paperwork, this guide is for you! Compliance Confidence: Grant mismanagement can lead to compliance issues and jeopardize future funding.

Grant Management

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

That’s why thinking about the key types of tools to help you with your grant management work is so important. While each organziation has unique goals and needs, there are four broad TYPES of tools for you to consider putting in your grant related toolbox. Grant Management Software. Internal Communication Tools .

Grant Management

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

That being said, each organization has a different staff structure related to grant writing and grant management/reporting activities. How does your organization keep the discussion about grant reporting/management present throughout all phases of the grant life cycle? I’d love to hear!

Grant Writing

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 31, 2023

They spend money on fundraising and overhead activities to secure individual donations, increase marketing, host fundraising events, and submit and manage grants. Yet these same foundations require hoop after hoop for nonprofits to jump through during the grant management process. Site visits happen.

Grant Writing