The Grantsmanship Center

APRIL 16, 2025

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking In an earlier blog, I discussed how to strengthen your proposal by adding context to the Problem Discussion with descriptive detail. Part Two is about giving the reader a sense of place to add meaning to the proposal. It will add power and depth to your proposal.

Demographics

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. Below are descriptions and features of three notable grant writing certification programs.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Why commission-based pay is not allowed Paying grant writers a percentage of secured funds might seem logical but it’s unethical in the grant writing profession. Professional grant writing services deserve fair compensation regardless of outcome, just like other professional services an organization uses.

Grant

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

This makes becoming skilled at proposal writing significant. A strong grant proposal has sections about the organization’s background, project details, story, budget, and ways to measure success. Organizations need to understand the simple mechanics of grant writing to vary their funding in today’s uncertain economy.

Grant Writing

The Grantsmanship Center

MARCH 5, 2025

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The heart of program planning is problem analysis. What does this problem mean for the people we propose to serve? should stimulate a discussion about what the impact of the problem on the people we propose to serve. and so what? Then ask, so what?

Proposal Writing

The Grantsmanship Center

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The whole purpose of community programs is to make a change for the better. How much better? That is the Outcome or the measurable result of your work. However, sometimes talking about the results or outcomes of your program can make people nervous.

Proposal Writing

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Understanding the importance of grants not only informs the grant writing process but also motivates individuals to seek grant writing services that can enhance their chances of success. Successful grant writing involves careful research, planning, and attention to detail. Transparent pricing helps avoid unexpected costs.

Grant Writing

The Grantsmanship Center

MARCH 20, 2025

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The grant proposal is a logical argument for funding, as we state in our textbook, Grantsmanship: Program Planning & Proposal Writing. The logic of the the proposal flows from the logic of your Program design.

Proposal Writing

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

It is crucial to follow structured steps for the best chance of success: Prepare a Strong Grant Proposal : Craft a compelling proposal that outlines the nonprofit’s mission, project goals, and intended impact. Grant Proposal Writing Writing a successful grant proposal is crucial for nonprofit organizations seeking funding.

Funding

Center for Major Gifts

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Occasionally they are involved in advancing the organization through outreach, grant and proposal writing, bookkeeping, and other administrative tasks. No matter the size of a nonprofit organization, the role of its volunteer coordinator cannot be overlooked. What Is a Nonprofit Volunteer Coordinator?

Nonprofit

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

proposals, letters of support) Deadline for submission Evaluation criteria (how the proposals will be assessed) Below is a table outlining common components found in grant guidelines: Component Description Eligibility Defines who is qualified to apply. Use Evidence and Data : Support claims with statistical data and research findings.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

While the Alliance doesn’t make grants or accept proposals, its member page shows what prestigious foundations want to fund and how to apply. Expert Methods for Writing Winning Proposals Getting research grants from foundations needs you to become skilled at proposal writing. Members include the Alfred P.

Grant

The Grantsmanship Center

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Let’s say you’re an experienced development staffer, or a consultant , and you’ve been submitting grant proposals to support the organization’s mission—call it child care, or mental health counseling, or any other program focus. How far afield is the new field?

Proposal Writing

Grant Consulting Services

JULY 12, 2024

Measurable Outcomes and Impact Before funders feel comfortable writing that big check, they want to know that their financial contribution will actually make a positive difference. These are critical questions that your proposal must answer to be considered for a grant award. What is the impact of your work? Is it quantifiable?

Proposal Writing

Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Even if you write a perfect grant proposal, it still might not get funded—simply because there is so much competition. There are lots of reasons your proposal might get turned down. But a grant proposal rejection letter presents opportunity, too. Was there something I did wrong in my proposal?”

Proposal

Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

Our Get Started YouTube playlist offers a shortlist of videos on fundraising and proposal writing—all under three minutes. Once you’re ready to write a grant proposal, check out free eLearning courses such as Introduction to proposal writing or, for more step-by-step guidance, delve into Crafting compelling grant proposals.

Proposal Writing

The Grantsmanship Center

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking There comes a time when a proposal needs to include a logic model. A nonprofit might get funded to offer classes in resume writing. A logic model is a picture of how your program is intended to work. This is one way to think it through.

Logic Model

The Grantsmanship Center

AUGUST 15, 2023

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking How much impact should you promise in your proposal? Let’s say you’re addressing homelessness, or addiction, or any one of a number of stubborn social problems. You’re a $4 million-a-year agency in a major city.

IT

The Grantsmanship Center

JANUARY 9, 2024

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Before campaign advisors, spin doctors, influencers or ad men, there was the Greek philosopher, Aristotle. As proposal writers, we sometimes get lost in the weeds of data, logic models, detailed methods and other granular stuff. Unless an appeal (e.g.

Proposal

Candid

MARCH 1, 2022

It seems like you have to answer the same questions over and over in every grant proposal. And in longer government proposals, sometimes it seems like you have to answer the same question twice right in the same application! Transcript: Writing grant proposals is a time-intensive process, and it can often feel repetitive.

Proposal

Candid

MARCH 23, 2022

Even our premier training— Proposal Writing Boot Camp —is now fully virtual, with a self-paced component and two hours of face-to-face engagement for three weeks. People appreciate not having to leave their houses to attend. One of the best tips is to change what you’re doing every 10 minutes. Break it up—or don’t! Live is better.

Training

Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Introduction to Proposal Writing. This course provides a step-by-step overview of how to write a project proposal by breaking down its basic elements and offers guidance on how to follow up with funders, regardless of their response to your proposal. Creating a Sound Proposal Budget.

Training

Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Writing a proposal for a project grant can feel like a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it doesn’t need to be a bewildering endeavor. Although an executive summary is typically included at the beginning of your final grant proposal, it’s best to tackle writing this section last given its importance.

Proposal

Candid

JULY 12, 2022

When approaching prospective fiscal sponsors, be ready to give a project proposal that explains: . Check out our proposal writing resources for help creating your project proposal. . What is fiscal sponsorship? . Your project: why it’s needed and its goals, objectives, method, evaluation, staffing, and budget. .

Proposal Writing

The Grantsmanship Center

JANUARY 17, 2024

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking As the developer, writer and steward of funding proposals , you might consider approaching 2024 with new ideas and new energy for the task. It’s a wonderful/terrible tradition that we make resolutions at this time of year, so why not think about these for your proposal-writing list.

Proposal

The Grantsmanship Center

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Category: Agency Management Proposal Writing and Grantseeking One of the inescapable truths about proposal writing and grants funding is the time it sometimes takes for a funder to make up its mind. It lets a proposal writer identify those submissions with rolling deadlines vs. specific application dates.

Proposal Writing

Allied Grant Writers

JULY 19, 2021

So knowing how to write a grant that can convince funders to fund your cause is important. Just like other grant seekers, you might think that writing and submitting proposals and requirements are enough. How to Write a Grant As mentioned earlier, writing a grant application isn’t as easy as it sounds.

Grant

Allied Grant Writers

JULY 19, 2021

So knowing how to write a grant that can convince funders to fund your cause is important. Just like other grant seekers, you might think that writing and submitting proposals and requirements are enough. How to Write a Grant As mentioned earlier, writing a grant application isn’t as easy as it sounds.

Grant

The Grantsmanship Center

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Category: Grants Management Proposal Writing and Grantseeking One of the keys to successful grant proposal writing is understanding the vocabulary used. You’ll avoid problems down the road if you fully understand the funder’s requirements from the outset.

Proposal Writing

Grant Geek

MARCH 7, 2023

Due April 18, 2023 GrantWriters.net is the #1 Source for Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program Grant Proposal Writing. TPP grant proposals are enormous and complex. Between the forms, narrative, budget, and partner documentation, it would take a whole ream of paper to print. TPP is not a weekend or DIY project.

Grant

The Grantsmanship Center

AUGUST 21, 2024

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The person reviewing your grant proposal is often someone who is not familiar with your organization , your community, or the problems your community is facing. Therefore, you want your proposal to be easy to comprehend on the first reading.

Proposal Writing

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 12, 2024

Other School Funding Sources: Grant Proposal Writing 101 How to Obtain Funds for Your School with Grant Writing. Grant writing is a supplemental way to raise funds for non-profit organizations and schools. This article discusses defining and executing each and a detailed guide on grant proposal writing for schools.

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 15, 2024

Author Bio: Christine Lauren is a biracial/bicultural development consultant with over 20 years of experience in strategic fund development and complex proposal writing. You’ve navigated the process and submitted a foundation grant application. Weeks or months later, you receive notification that the funder wants to meet with you.

Proposal Writing

The Grantsmanship Center

AUGUST 29, 2023

Category: Grants Management Proposal Writing and Grantseeking I t’s not common, but sometimes a nonprofit comes to the end of a program grant with some money that is unspent. This might happen if the program didn’t start on time, or the nonprofit has raised money from other sources (e.g.

Proposal Writing

Allied Grant Writers

APRIL 15, 2021

Things to Consider in Writing Grant Proposals Take note that some foundations require a letter of inquiry or request of an application prior to submission of grant proposals. Always follow the template and note the required format given, if any, before embarking on the writing process. It should no longer be two pages.

Proposal

Allied Grant Writers

APRIL 15, 2021

Things to Consider in Writing Grant Proposals Take note that some foundations require a letter of inquiry or request of an application prior to submission of grant proposals. Always follow the template and note the required format given, if any, before embarking on the writing process. It should no longer be two pages.

Proposal

The Grantsmanship Center

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Hardly anybody remembers John Venn, a British mathematician from the late 1800s. Think about a “Venn diagram” that exists between your organization and the prospective funder. The agency specializes in programs that benefit developmentally disabled adults.

Proposal Writing