Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Churches that demonstrate a strong community service component in their grant proposals can find success in these funding avenues. Churches can benefit from these programs by proposing projects that directly impact local communities. Developing the Grant Proposal The grant proposal is the cornerstone of the application process.

Funding

Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

This phase involves identifying projects, researching opportunities, preparing applications, and submitting proposals. Key best practice: Early cross-department collaboration helps ensure project readiness and strengthens grant proposals by demonstrating organizational capacity. Submit Applications Timely submission is critical.

Grant

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 9, 2025

Elevate your proposals using refreshed templates, updated data insights, and a stronger commitment to equity, ensuring your applications stand out in a crowded grant space. Audit your wins and misses Look at which grant proposals were funded, which were declined, and why. Were the successful ones better aligned with funder priorities?

Grant

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Capacity Building Grants can provide resources for training, staffing, and development, enhancing the organization’s overall capability to fulfill its mission. Prepare Required Documents Gather all necessary documents, including financial statements, project proposals, and letters of support. Avoid jargon.

Grant

Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2025

This finding is particularly puzzling because the majority of those surveyed expressed confidence in their abilities, in the effectiveness of their fundraising materials, and in the fairness of their performance metrics. This shift in perspective can transform how we engage with prospects.

Fundraising

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

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. Go beyond metrics to show what you’ve learned and how you adapt your programs. 2025 grant trends are doing the most , to say the least.

Grant

Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Understanding what drives a donors generosity allows fundraisers to craft a compelling proposal that aligns with their passions. While emotion is a powerful tool, data-driven success metrics add credibility and transparency to the ask. Donors appreciate knowing that their investment is backed by measurable results.

Fundraising

Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 13, 2025

Todays environment demands more than just a well-written proposal. This begins with defining your metrics of success before the project even starts. If your organization lacks expertise in grant-seeking, consider consulting professionals or training staff to bolster your efforts. Let's chat here. Get.Grants.Better.

Grant

Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By examining details about these projects, such as the project title and abstract (if available), the award amount, the location of the funded organization, and other relevant metrics, nonprofits can tailor their grant proposals to that foundation. What about data privacy concerns?

AI

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Capacity Building Grants often fund training and development efforts, helping organizations to grow and improve their services. Understanding these components is critical for crafting effective proposals. This section outlines the essential elements of a grant proposal and offers valuable insights into crafting a persuasive document.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Funders often require detailed proposals outlining the project’s goals, timeline, and expected outcomes. These funds may be used for training staff, improving technology, or developing strategic plans. Grant Proposal Writing Writing a successful grant proposal is crucial for nonprofit organizations seeking funding.

Funding

Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Year to Date As you review the year so far, review your metrics to illustrate the excellent work you and your team completed. In addition to the successes, thoughtful consideration of the challenges faced can help you gain insights into areas where you need more training or different systems to ensure smoother grant processes.

GPCI

Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Now, the other question is Where do foundations stand on AI-generated grant proposals? Any nonprofit can earn a Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum Seal by demonstrating its commitment to transparency and sharing information about its mission, programs, financials, leadership, and/or goals and metrics. by Guy Mika, Candid.

AI

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Understanding this purpose can guide the grant writing process, ensuring that proposals align with the funder’s goals. Crafting a Compelling Proposal A well-crafted proposal is at the heart of successful grant applications. For more examples of successful proposals, explore our article on grant writing examples.

Grant Writing

Candid

JANUARY 28, 2025

Therefore, decisions made regarding technology, the practices guiding its use, and the training provided can lead to either equitable or inequitable outcomes for those communities. She also suggests they use metrics to demonstrate the difference you make. Will a CRM system help you track your beneficiaries more effectively?

Funding

Candid

JANUARY 21, 2025

According to a Candid survey , 23% of grantmakers say they dont accept AI-generated grant proposals. This includes not just purchasing tools but also covering costs for training, maintenance, and capacity building. In addition, concerns about authenticity and trust can present obstacles to AI adoption. Reframe authenticity concerns.

AI

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 31, 2025

Narrative change challenges the outdated idea that impact must be quantified in sterile metrics. One that centers transparency, flexibility, and truth-telling in your proposals. we end up with technically correct proposals, but spiritually vacant. And when your process is scattered, your proposals follow suit.

Readiness

Gail Perry Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

You can build up your teams confidence by giving your fundraisers ongoing training and practice. Are You Focusing on a Metric Like "Asks per Month?" We are all for setting clear metrics! However, some fundraisers will send proposals or make lukewarm Asks simply to hit the metric for the month.

Metrics

DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Learning Curve Another concern is the time required to train staff on new tools. Propose the Solution: Introduce the technology youve researched and its benefits. Be prepared to answer questions about costs, training, and security. When your organization chooses free pricing, youll pay nothing to DoJiggy.

Software

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Find Your Next Grant 17K Live Grants on Instrumentl 150+ Grants Added Weekly Try Instrumentl free for 14 days Step Up Your Systems for Success: How to Simplify, Streamline and Support Your Team - Grant Training Transcription Will: Hello, everyone. Another benefit is that it allows you to hire and train support.

Instrumentl

Grant Training Center

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In the world of grant writing, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential components for successful and impactful grant proposals. To craft a compelling grant proposal that aligns with these principles, consider the following strategies: 1. Many foundations and government agencies have specific guidelines related to DEI.

Proposal

Candid

MAY 7, 2024

While only some grantmakers ask you to submit a logic model, virtually all expect the narrative of your proposal—the description of how the program works, its purpose, and its results—to include the same information as a logic model would. A proposal focused on program impact includes: Need: What need does your program serve?

Proposal

Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 3, 2024

Lately, it seems I can hardly open a newsletter, attend a training, or look at a conference schedule without seeing the word AI popping up everywhere. Her knowledge of every side of the grant-winning game positions her and her team to assess proposals for effectiveness and fundability. Can you train AI? Would you write that?

AI

GrantNews

DECEMBER 5, 2023

A Request for Proposal or RFP is a preliminary step in the grant application process. Once you know what the roadblocks are, you can include a strategy to overcome them in your proposal. The metrics and criteria section details the anticipated impact of the project’s goals. Submit required registrations in advance of a proposal.

LOI

Assel Grant Services

JULY 6, 2024

Grant Professional Association’s GrantZone has over 70 discussion threads on grant metrics, from understanding if a new position’s expectations are realistic to helping directors identify accurate metrics for a team. Having a universal understanding of what an organization hopes to gain from metrics creates purpose.

Metrics

Candid

MARCH 25, 2024

Candid offers many resources to support organizations in searching for funding opportunities, writing grant proposals, and standing out among applicants. From the first phase of writing a proposal to actually receiving a check could take six to nine months. Ask yourself if you have the bandwidth to prepare one or more proposals.

Grant Readiness

Blackbaud

MARCH 21, 2024

Note when the project was approved, the proposed project start date, and when the project is expected to be completed. Goals and Metrics What does success look like? Document the specific goals you plan to accomplish, including any key performance metrics (KPIs) you’ll use to measure success.

Software

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 22, 2024

Complete the application in ninety days, and we will present your proposal at the next board meeting.” What you do as a successful individual giving officer is, sit in front of a blinking cursor and a screen full of empty boxes that ask for outcome metrics. I will send you a link to our online portal this afternoon. Is this a grant?

Grant

Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Nonprofits should be prepared to demonstrate data-driven results and outcomes in their proposals. Ensure your nonprofit’s DEI efforts are well-documented and highlighted in your grant proposals. Understanding their priorities and preferences can give you a competitive edge when tailoring your proposals. Monitor and Adapt 5.1

Grant Writing

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. They are usually expressed as "numbers of" or a similar metric. It isn't easy to write a competitive proposal without them.

Logic Model

Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 20, 2024

The dual approach is essential because it serves a dual purpose: captivating the interest of potential funders and earning their trust through clear, precise proposals. This section is a snapshot of your proposal, offering a compelling overview that includes your project’s who, what, where, when, and why.

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 25, 2024

However, the process of building appropriate alliances and collaborating on grant proposals can seem intimidating or even risky. As grant professionals, shouldn’t we be exploring collaborations before submitting grant proposals? Prominently feature your strategic alliances in your grant proposals.

Subcontractor

Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Standardization around portfolio tracking, donor interactions, documenting proposals, and next steps is critical to the health and sustainability of any fundraising program. Step 5: Train Your Team. Step 7: Track and Review Your Metrics. Getting Started. Make new assignments and create a plan to review portfolios regularly.

Management

Tech Soup

JANUARY 8, 2013

The other missing element is providing metrics on your fundraising process and results. Create an easy-to-follow cheat sheet showing the simple steps it will take to create a proposal, fields that must be populated, and drop-down menu options where applicable.

Metrics

Just Write Grants

JUNE 26, 2024

Arts & Culture: Discover funding for programs that promote artistic expression, such as theater productions, visual arts workshops, and musical instrument training. Crafting a Winning Grant Proposal A strong proposal is the cornerstone of securing grant funding. Cultural exchange programs, like those funded by the U.S.

Funding

iGrantWriters

JANUARY 25, 2022

Eligibility *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies and similar organizations in the U.S. A key goal, and metric of success, of the RCN investments will be broadening participation.

Subaward

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Campaign Performance Metrics: Metrics such as click-through rates, email open rates, and event attendance provide a window into the effectiveness of outreachefforts. Enhanced Grant Applications For nonprofits, data analytics can strengthen grant proposals by providing quantifiable evidence of success.

Fundraising