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Training Junior Grant Writers—Without Losing Your Mind or Missing Deadlines

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

Instead, create a structured onboarding program that includes: Self-paced tutorials (think: short videos, PDFs, and templates) Live workshops on research, writing, and budgeting A clear glossary of grant-speak terms (because logic model should not feel like a riddle) Think of it like building a Grant Writing 101 boot camp.

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Burned Out but Brilliant: 8 Smart, Sanity-Saving Strategies for Frustrated Grant Writers

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

What could be templatized or automated next time? Create a centralized folder (ideally in the cloud) with updated templates, recent impact stats, staff bios, and DEI statements. Debrief Like a Pro Athlete Dont let your hard-won lessons evaporate. After every major grant, set up a 30-minute debrief. What worked? Avoid this madness.

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The #1 Grant Writing Headache? Your Own Team.

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

Or you spend hours slicing their task into smaller pieces, designing cute checklists and templates to make it easier. They guess at the logic model based on what makes sense. Why Threats, Deadlines, and Pep Talks Fail Lets say you tell your team, If I dont have your section by Thursday at 2pm, we cant submit. They shrug.

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How To: Logic Model

Fundraising HayDay

Logic models: you either love them or hope you never have to create one. Kellogg Foundation Logic Model Development Guide Logic models: you either love them or hope you never have to create one. Kellogg Foundation Logic Model Development Guide Show Notes: W.K. Show Notes: W.K.

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The Competitive Advantage and Head Start of Pre-planning for Large Grants

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

The order in which our team recommends you approach pre-planning is to create drafts (not finalized, not set in stone, but working documents that are a starting point for the real application) of the three following elements: Logic model – A draft of the key elements of your program/project design.

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Grant Writer’s Block? 5 Creative Ways to Get Unstuck ✍️🧠

Grant Writing Made Easy

Sketch a visual of your programmaybe a timeline, a logic model, or a community impact map. And if you want more structure and support, the Grant Writing Made Easier course includes guides, templates, and prompts designed to help you get unstuck and stay focused. Write longhand if the words arent coming on screen.

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Revolutionize Your Grant Writing with AI: Write Your Grant in Just One Hour

Grant Writing Made Easy

Exclusive Tool: Grant Strategy Spreadsheet Template The course also provides an exclusive grant strategy spreadsheet template, helping you to efficiently track and organize grant opportunities. What You’ll Learn: an In-Depth Exploration of Writing Grants with AI What is Generative AI?