Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 9, 2025

Lets face itmost grant proposals sound the same. So how do experienced grant writers keep things fresh without breaking the rules? Innovation in grant writing isnt about gimmicks. But if your proposal doesnt feel human, its already behind. Great grant writers know how to weave a story. Bottom line?

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Grant writing is a vital skill for local nonprofits seeking funding to support their missions. In an increasingly competitive landscape, it is essential to present compelling proposals that stand out and resonate with potential funders. Researching Potential Funders Research is the backbone of successful grant writing.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Grant writing is a critical skill for securing funding for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, businesses, and individuals. Understanding the average hours for grant writing can help you plan resources, set realistic timelines, and improve your chances of success. Outlining the proposal structure.

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Writing grants requires organizations to analyze their audience, gather data, build compelling stories, and submit polished proposals. Success depends on strong research abilities and persuasive writing skills that show how projects will benefit communities. Grants go to organizations based on merit, not just need.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Grant writing is a vital skill for nonprofits, artists, and educators in Atlanta, aimed at securing funding to enhance community projects and initiatives. This blog delves into the nuances of grant writing, exploring best practices, resources, and success stories from the heart of Georgia.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 9, 2025

If your grant proposals feel flat or overly formal, it’s time to rethink your approach. There’s one skill that sets successful grant writers apart … and it’s not perfect grammar or deep pockets. Why Storytelling Matters in Grant Writing Funders want to believe that their dollars are going to good use.

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Technology is empowering nonprofits. More and more, technology has become an invaluable tool for nonprofits to use to more efficiently and effectively fulfill their mission. Whether it’s programs or services, nonprofits have to make good use of the (usually) limited resources available.

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 2, 2025

Securing grant funding is a primary goal for many nonprofit organizations. However, crafting a grant proposal that will get results presents a significant challenge. A strong proposal needs to be clear, concise, and tailored to a funder’s priorities. So, why is it so difficult to write winning proposals?

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 11, 2024

If you are a grant writer aiming to advance your grant writing career or a nonprofit leader striving to sustain your organization, this guide is for you. Here are five actionable strategies to enhance your grant writing expertise today: 1. Its where I significantly advanced my own grant writing career.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 23, 2025

Struggling to keep up with grant writing as a team of one, or as part of a small nonprofit where everyone wears multiple hats? Across the nonprofit sector, countless small nonprofits and grassroots organizations do life-changing work with limited staff, tight budgets, and never enough daily hours. You’re not alone.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 1, 2025

Grant writing is a profession grounded in trust. Funders rely on grant professionals to present accurate, compelling narratives supported by credible data. However, in the competitive world of grant funding, it is easy, sometimes even natural, for well-meaning professionals to unintentionally misinterpret or misuse data.

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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. I’ll explain everything in our proposal.” Networking support is paramount.

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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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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Unlocking Funding Opportunities with Grant Writing The Importance of Grant Writing for Non-Profit Organizations Grant writing is a vital skill for non-profit organizations seeking funding. With the competitive nature of grant funding, mastering the art of persuasive and coherent grant writing is crucial.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 23, 2025

Ever skim the headlines and wonder, “Is AI coming for my grant writing job?” While the criticism and concerns over some aspects of AI—including environmental impacts and severe ethical and human rights violations—are entirely valid, today we’re zooming in on AI and grant writing. You’re not alone. Short answer: Yes.

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GrantNews

JULY 8, 2025

We spoke with grant experts and funding advisors to uncover what they wish more applicants knew before applying. Nonprofits often face fierce competition when applying for grant funding. Writing a strong grant proposal is part art, part strategy – and knowing how to stand out can make all the difference.

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Bonterra

JUNE 26, 2025

Join Bonterra and expert grant writer Sheleia Phillips on July 16 for a high-impact webinar built for nonprofits that want to secure smarter, more sustainable funding. With over a decade of experience, she supports nonprofit growth through grant writing, program development, and public policy.

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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. Understanding Grant Guidelines 2.1 Time Constraints 1.1

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 25, 2025

Even seasoned grant writers make grant proposal errors, but small changes can be the difference between a funded project and a missed opportunity. Most of these common grant proposal errors are fixable. Most of these common grant proposal errors are fixable. The good news? The good news?

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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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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 9, 2025

As the new year unfolds, nonprofit organizations across the globe are gearing up for another cycle of grant opportunities. To stand out in the competitive grant landscape of 2025, aligning your proposals with your organizations strategic goals is not just advisableits essential.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As anyone who has worked in grant writing will tell you, doing everything right is still no guarantee of success. Most grants are extremely competitive, and even with a good application, any number of factors can affect whether or not your organization is chosen instead of another, equally worthy applicant.

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GrantNews

JUNE 17, 2025

Applying for grants can be a lifeline for nonprofits, schools, and community organizations looking to fund their projects. But grant denials are all too common, and it can be discouraging when your application is rejected without a clear explanation. If you’ve ever received a grant rejection, you’re not alone.

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GrantNews

JUNE 16, 2025

Securing foundation grants without a professional grant writer may seem like a challenge, but it’s entirely doable with the right mindset, strategy, and tools. GrantWatch is an online database that lists current grants available from foundations, governments, and corporations. You can filter by category (e.g.,

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Grant Writing Essentials Understanding the essential aspects of grant writing is critical for success in securing funding. This section explores the purpose of grants, the importance of grant writing for organizations, and the impact that grants can have on students.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 9, 2025

Grammar Kerfuffles: Second Installment ( View the other installments here ) Welcome to installment #2 of the grant writing blog series Grammar Kerfuffles, presented for you by DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services! First person singular (I or me) feels awkward (at best) in most grant writing.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 20, 2025

The state of nonprofit grants is in flux in 2025, as a U.S. government funding freeze threw a curveball for charitable organizations that rely on government grants. Over 35,000 nonprofits rely on government grants for over half their total revenue. Research grant opportunities. Research grant opportunities.

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Candid

DECEMBER 24, 2024

What do nonprofit staff wish for most for their organizations this holiday season? To find out, at the start of the Giving Season we ran a LinkedIn poll , with three choicesmore unrestricted funding, less paperwork for grants, and to reduce burnoutplus a write-in option. No doubt the burden of paperwork is a part of it.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

When applying for grants, demonstrating a clear, measurable impact and a strong Return on Investment (ROI) can make all the difference. While nonprofits often wait to assess impact after funding is secured, evaluating impact potential before submitting a grant proposal can significantly strengthen your application.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 22, 2024

FreeWill has acquired GrantAssistant, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platform designed to provide nonprofits and international development organizations with a proposal workflow toolkit that streamlines the grant application process. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. version launched in April of this year.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 13, 2025

Clear and actionable objectives are essential to the vision and success of your nonprofit’s programs and projects. Also, as grant writers, we must translate these objectives logically and explicitly into grant applications, so that our nonprofit can be awarded the funds needed to crush the objectives and transform lives!

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 8, 2025

The tricky thing with grant funding is that funders do not work on one universal timeline. So, what does that mean for nonprofits seeking eligibility for grant funding? Here’s what you need to know about when to seek grant funding. Each sets its own goals, its own priorities, and its own deadlines.

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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. Understanding these changes is key to writing proposals that resonate and get funded. Funders are now looking for collaboration.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Collaborating on grant-funded projects, especially during proposal development, has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my 26+ years working in nonprofits. Yet, fostering a productive proposal-building environment often presents scheduling and communication hurdles.

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Grant Writer Team

JULY 31, 2025

Grant writing stands out as one of the few freelance paths that blends purpose with independence. As a grant writer, you can help fund community programs, educational initiatives, and life-changing services. Why Freelance Grant Writing Is Worth It Freelance grant writing is a career path with real purpose and potential.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

2025 grant trends are doing the most , to say the least. With public funding in flux, private foundations shifting priorities, and technology changing how proposals are crafted and reviewed, nonprofits need way more than strong writing to stay competitive. 5 Key Nonprofit Grant Trends Reshaping 2025 1.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Demystifying Grant Writing Understanding the Basics of Grant Writing Grant writing involves creating proposals that request funding from governmental bodies, foundations, and other organizations to support various projects or initiatives.

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