Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

Go beyond metrics to show what you’ve learned and how you adapt your programs. Prepare logic models or theory of change diagrams to demonstrate how your activities lead to visual outcomes. Start tracking outcome metrics early in your program cycle—not just when the grant requests it. Highlight systems for tracking.

Grant

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 9, 2025

Did they include stronger metrics or more compelling storytelling? Update DEI framing and metrics Many funders expect clear demographic data and transparent discussion of equity efforts. Tip: Link training back to your active grant calendar. Invest in templates and training Smart tools pay for themselves.

Grant

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 31, 2025

Narrative change challenges the outdated idea that impact must be quantified in sterile metrics. Here’s how: Integrated Narrative + Storytelling Your Standard Grant Narrative lives inside the Hub—tagged with your programs, impact metrics, and community voices. That’s narrative justice in action, not generic output.

Readiness

Candid

MAY 7, 2024

A narrative that illustrates your nonprofit’s program impact The logic model is a classic framework for illustrating a program’s impact. One or two metrics in clear, simple language It’s tempting to include as much material as possible in hopes of making a stronger case, but it’s best to keep it simple.

Proposal

Think and Ink Grants

MAY 24, 2021

I specialize in grants supporting women, children, health, and education, so some of my clients' outputs are similar to # of health training sessions provided, # of women helped, or # of students taught. In logic model language (check this out to learn why logic models are essential), outputs are the direct results of your activities.

Logic Model