Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 11, 2025

In short, long-term planning just became harder. Operational Disruptions Affecting Grant Readiness In addition to funding losses, nonprofits are experiencing widespread administrative breakdowns in the federal grant system. Final Thoughts Q2 of 2025 has proven that federal grant funding is no longer a reliable constant.

Federal Grants

Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 15, 2024

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. It provides the essential infrastructure, capabilities, and processes needed to become [and stay] grant-ready. Mayer Consulting.

Grant Readiness

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.

Grant Readiness

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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Assel Grant Services

JULY 14, 2024

If the program aligns with the organization’s strategic plan and needs pilot funding or was designed in response to community needs within the scope of the organization, ethics aren’t an issue. Another grant readiness factor is whether the organization’s financial management practices are able to track and report on the use of funds.

Ethics

Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Grant Ethics: Organizational Capacity and Readiness Grant Ethics Session 3 of the Grant Ethics Series Issues of ethics abound when grant professionals examine their organization’s readiness to apply for grants.

Ethics

Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 5, 2023

AI + Grant Writing = A Match Made in Heaven Artificial Intelligence (AI) is like your secret weapon for grant writing. Quality**: AI has learned from countless successful grant proposals. Learning**: As you use AI, you’ll pick up valuable grant writing skills. Ready to dive into the world of AI and grant writing?

Grant Writing

Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 21, 2023

Here’s how you can ready yourself for the coming changes and ensure your skills remain relevant. In summary, while AI is reshaping the landscape of many jobs, including technical and grant writing, it also provides opportunities to acquire new skills and increase your market value. It’s useful to understand its limitations.

Grant Writing

Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 7, 2023

AI-based language models such as ChatGPT have been assisting grant writers with their tasks, making the process more efficient and effective. This is particularly useful when working on a statement of need for a grant proposal, as it allows the AI to provide accurate, current, and well-researched information, complete with in-text citations.

ChatGPT

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 17, 2023

Have you ever felt like you’re navigating a complicated maze when it comes to grant writing? Artificial Intelligence (AI) What if we told you that a proven strategy exists that can halve your grant writing time and significantly increase your success rate—and that this method is absolutely free? You’re not alone.

AI

Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 30, 2022

I want to help you write successful grants because I know the work you do matters. And I know that a lot of the grant writing advice out there isn’t going to get you the results you want. Want to write successful grants? Because it’s piecemeal. It elevates one or two actions as quick fixes. Watch on YouTube.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The Future Regarding the future of our signature course, Grant Writing Made Easy, we’ve carefully considered it over the past year. During this time, I also needed the opportunity to explore and contemplate the next phase of grant writing. Initially, I announced its closure on Dec.

Grant Writing

Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

We’ve all heard it a million times: “There aren’t enough hours in the day.” ” Time management has long been heralded as the solution to our increasingly busy lives. But what if the real challenge isn’t managing our minutes and hours? You may have had the same thoughts about yourself. Set a timer.

Management

Grant Writing Made Easy

APRIL 16, 2023

So each quarter, have a planning session in which you pitch specific grants and LOIs to apply for over the next 3 months and then have the client sign it. Ideally, it is best to have these meetings at the same time and day each month to make it easier for both parties to plan and attend. Try not to make the client write.

Grant Writing

Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Now that I understand these key features of my energy cycle, I can use them to plan my day to maximize my energy and do all the things I want to be doing. Dive into our “ Write Your Grant in One Hour Using AI ” course. We’ve all heard it a million times: “There aren’t enough hours in the day.”

Management

Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Strategize how to reduce people’s workloads. Plan for the big-picture. Particularly when the needs you’re addressing are pressing and serious, it can start to feel like there’s no time for big-picture planning. So it’s essential to make time to plan for the long term. If you’re able to do this, I highly recommend it.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

OCTOBER 9, 2022

If you’ve been in the nonprofit field for a while, then you’ve probably heard people say that you shouldn’t design a program in response to a grant opportunity. If you’ve followed me for a minute, then you’ve probably even heard me say something like this. That is what I’d like to explore today. Think about your ideal outcome.

Grant Writing

Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 7, 2023

This step involves conducting market research, identifying your target audience (for-profit, non-profit, educational institutions, or government agencies), and creating a detailed roadmap that outlines your business objectives, startup costs, pricing strategy, and marketing plan.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 7, 2025

Without practical information, knowledge, and experience, these organizations lack the infrastructure to be grant ready. Additionally, many grant professionals are hesitant to work with organizations under three years old. They offer culturally competent, community-driven solutions that are both accessible and trustworthy.

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