Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Offer to write letters of support for proposals and be flexible when needed to sign grant documentation (e.g., certifications, grant agreements). Understand the issues that could impact their nonprofit agencys finances (e.g., braided funding strategies, direct v. indirect costs, matching funds, supplanting).

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Several years ago, I worked with a nonprofit client who had received funding from a particular foundation many times in the past. After reviewing the foundation’s recent priorities, it became clear that their focus had shifted, and the grant proposal they submitted no longer aligned with their new direction.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Fundraising and AI Nonprofit fundraising in an election year is especially tough. Not surprisingly, the Candid insights article with the most pageviews brings together two hot topics, one cyclical and one perennial: elections and nonprofit fundraising. Is your nonprofit organization grant-ready?

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 8, 2025

I was comfortable navigating the relatively calm waters of foundation grants, but federal grants felt like I was treading water in an ocean of shark-like regulations, intricate applications, and stormy instructions. I enrolled in this course so that I could swim in these waters with confidence, strength, and clarity.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 15, 2025

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed juggling grant deadlines, endless document requests, and repetitive tasks, you’re not alone. Nonprofit grantseeking, especially for grassroots teams or solo grant writers, often feels like an infinite cycle of scrambling and stress. For example, imagine needing a funder-specific proposal quickly.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 31, 2025

And while many nonprofits cling to outdated, compliance-focused grant practices, there’s a better way, especially when you equip your strategy with tools built for this moment. Why most nonprofit grant writing is falling behind, missing the mark. Nonprofits have been under-resourced and overburdened for decades.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 29, 2025

If your grant strategy feels more chaotic than coordinated, you’re in the right place. For so many nonprofit professionals and grant writing consultants, the issue isn’t a lack of intention. This is especially true for those on small teams or managing grants alongside a dozen other responsibilities. You get it.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 20, 2025

What Is a Grant Writing Toolkit? A Grant Writing Toolkit is a centralized place (digital or physical) where you store commonly used grant content so you can easily pull it into new proposals. Instead of scrambling for details every time, youll have the essentials ready to go. Do you already use a toolkit?

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 4, 2025

Whether you’re a solo grant writer or part of a small, multitasking team, developing a clear process to evaluate grant opportunities can help you write stronger proposals, avoid burnout, and focus on the funding that truly supports your mission. Does the Grant Align With Our Mission and Programs?

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Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Find and win more grants for your nonprofit! Start saving 3 hours a week and increase your grant applications by 78%. ​Teresa Huff is a nonprofit grant strategist and a grant writer mentor/coach. ​Teresa Huff is a nonprofit grant strategist and a grant writer mentor/coach.

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Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Find and win more grants for your nonprofit! Start saving 3 hours a week and increase your grant applications by 78%. ​Teresa Huff is a nonprofit grant strategist and a grant writer mentor/coach. She has helped nonprofits triple their funding. So just a few fun facts about.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 11, 2025

The federal grant funding update for Q2 2025 reveals intensified volatility across the nonprofit landscape. Executive orders, delayed disbursements, judicial interventions, and administrative overhauls have left grant writers navigating what experts are calling a “ tsunami of uncertainty. ”

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Tony Martignetti

OCTOBER 6, 2024

DeaRonda Harrison: Grants Readiness & Success DeaRonda Harrison helps you get ready to accept grants and shares strategies for successful grants research, writing and outcomes. Also, how to win grants quickly (it shouldn’t take years!);

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Candid

MARCH 25, 2024

Foundation grants can be one of several revenue streams in a nonprofit organization’s sustainable fundraising plan. As a share of all revenue streams, including government funding, program revenue, and investment income, foundation and corporate grants made up 15.3%. In 2022, foundation funding accounted for about $105.21

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Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

Nonprofits have been concerned about the decreasing number of American donors for years, and the 2023 report reinforces these worries. I have worked with nonprofit organizations who’ve had – seriously – five development directors in three years! When it comes to foundation grants, stay on top of your research. declined by 2.1%

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

MARCH 4, 2021

They have several grant opportunities each year and most arts nonprofits usually want a piece of that pie. If you’ve ever read any of my other articles you probably already know how much importance I place on being “grant ready”. You can use my Grant Readiness Toolkit to help you get it done.

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Tech Soup

JULY 22, 2022

For most nonprofits, the grant writing season never actually ends. As you complete one grant proposal, you may have to write another. In truth, the grant writing season is more of a cycle than anything else.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

All grant proposals are different. 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. Let’s get started. What is a goal?

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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.

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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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Candid

AUGUST 15, 2024

The number one request Candid gets from nonprofits is for support with fundraising, whether they’re looking for training, resources, or general help navigating the complexities of keeping their nonprofit in good financial shape. Nonprofit fundraising in an election year is especially tough. What can fundraisers do?

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CauseVox

MARCH 16, 2023

Is your nonprofit new to grants? Before investing time and resources into writing grant proposals, you must make sure your organization is actually well-positioned for grants. In this 60-minute live webinar, you’ll learn: What elements nonprofits need in place to be competitive for grants.

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Red Tape Busters

JANUARY 26, 2024

Are you ready to take your organisation’s funding potential to the next level? Whether you’re a nonprofit, a small business, or an individual with a brilliant idea, securing grants can be a game-changer. It involves several key elements that can significantly impact the success of your grant applications.

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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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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 10, 2024

The six-session course focuses on key elements that will prepare a new or small organization for grant readiness. Sessions are tailored to help participants build their knowledge and skills to create pathways to success for grant-seeking. Follow along with the small nonprofit blog series by subscribing for updates.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 9, 2024

FIRST, Are You Indeed Grant-Ready? The first step is to discover whether you’re applying as a nonprofit, a business, or as an individual. Assess your grant readiness Assessment take a moment to discover what type of grants you are eligible for. Click on the link on the grant detail page.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

One of the questions I get the most from y’all is whether I know of any nonprofit start-up grants. The need for nonprofit start-up funding is huge, and today’s post is your guide to finding it. But on the other hand, I know that starting any type of business–for-profit or nonprofit–comes with its challenges.

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Grant Writer Team

JULY 25, 2024

Many nonprofits partner up to step into success. After all, it’s why nonprofits exist, right? Starting a nonprofit signifies a decision to no longer sit idly by as problems persist. The nonprofits who set the pace are those who choose the right grant-writing partner. million nonprofits registered in the U.S.,

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Assel Grant Services

APRIL 7, 2024

All the time and effort you put into designing a great project and developing a clear, well-written grant proposal has paid off and you’ve received a notice of award from the funder. Now, it’s time to ensure that you are a great steward of the grant funds that you have received. Starting organized will help you stay organized.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” It’s a burning question so many nonprofits have, and to be honest, I can’t say that I blame them! Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! Think about it: what could your nonprofit do right now with a $5,000 check?? (I A Grant is What We Need (or is it?)

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

DECEMBER 18, 2020

That means that most nonprofits will need to plan accordingly when it comes to pursuing grants. This week I want to give you some insight into 4 key trends I expect to see influencing the grants world in 2021 and how you can adapt your approach to grant-seeking so that it’s as solid and award-worthy as possible.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

APRIL 29, 2021

Whether you’re a newbie to grant writing or you’re a veteran in the nonprofit grant writing arena, no one should ever really be done improving and learning. That’s what this blog post is about: my top tips for improving your grant writing skills: Tip #1: READ The best way to be a great writer is to be an avid reader.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Most people fall into grant writing almost by chance. Perhaps you were coordinating a community program or project for a nonprofit or local government and needed a way to sustain those important efforts. It makes sense, given the most common way to describe the process is “grant writing” – which only tells part of the story.

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GrantNews

MAY 23, 2024

The best opportunities your organization have to qualify for capital funding grants include: Proposed projects that address root problems with substantive solutions. Proposed projects in rural communities that face more significant challenges to access funds for capital projects. Grants to nonprofits social justice programs.

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Professional Grant Writers

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Nonprofits win grants by designing programs funders trust. The post Winning grants through effective nonprofit program design appeared first on Professional Grant Writers. A strong programnot just a good proposaldrives funding success. Grantors prioritize sustainability, measurable impact, and.

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Assel Grant Services

MAY 6, 2024

Audited financials are a common component of grant readiness discussions and are often requested by funders. However, new or small nonprofits may wonder if an audit is really necessary. Adverse Opinion – The nonprofit must allow access to financial records without any restraints for a successful audit.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 12, 2023

**The Unstoppable Wheel of Nonprofit Work: Is There Room for Rest?** Nonprofit work can feel like running on a never-ending treadmill, right? Every day is a new challenge, a new grant to write, a new initiative to launch. AI and Ethics: Ensuring Fairness and Intersectionality in Nonprofit Work Now, here’s an important bit.

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