GrantNews

JANUARY 29, 2025

Crafting a grant application can feel overwhelming, but success comes from presenting a compelling and straightforward argument. Be Compelling Make your application stand out by presenting a strong, credible case: Include accurate, factual data to support your proposal. The expected results of your project.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 27, 2025

Over the past few years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have taken center stage in nonprofit work, influencing how organizations operate, advocate, and secure funding. However, recent political and cultural shifts have brought new challenges and opportunities to the DEI landscape, creating uncertainty for nonprofits.

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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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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Despite the importance of raising money well, the majority of small to midsize nonprofits use suboptimal strategies—methods that are expensive, time-consuming, and yield only minimal returns on a lot of hard work. These are the kinds of revenue strategies that keep nonprofits just surviving instead of scaling.

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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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Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

Nonprofits have been concerned about the decreasing number of American donors for years, and the 2023 report reinforces these worries. I have worked with nonprofit organizations who’ve had – seriously – five development directors in three years! Charitable giving in the U.S. declined by 2.1% in 2023 after adjusting for inflation.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Grants are an integral lifeline for many nonprofits, providing the necessary funding to launch new initiatives, sustain critical programs, and ensure operational stability. What if that major grant your nonprofit counts on suddenly disappears: How would you continue your mission?

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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. Each grants comes with its own set of criteria, expectations, and reporting requirements.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 8, 2024

As grant directors, managers, and writers you need to understand what you are writing about in your proposals, especially if you aren’t involved directly in the project or program development. Whitmore suggests you consider these questions: Are you confident in presenting the necessary questions?

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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. The first of these is ethos. funders) might not listen.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 1, 2023

Alex Dunn, the Millionaire Grant Lady, has been selected to present at the this year’s Association of Fundraising Professionals Dallas Fort Worth Philanthropy in Action Conference on June 16 th. Alex will be presenting the Template for Grant Writing Success. This presentation will outline and simplify the process!

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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. Add a note of gratitude for considering your grant proposal.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 5, 2025

Doing your foundation or government grants keep falling off the bottom of the list, impacting your grant proposal submissions. I talk with many nonprofit leaders who are working to capacity. While there is a lot that a nonprofit cant control in the grant world, one thing is certain: if you dont apply, you cant win.

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GrantNews

JUNE 16, 2025

In this article, we will walk you through how to navigate the grant-seeking process on your own, where to find opportunities, and how to present a strong application, all while keeping costs low and control in your hands. It’s ideal for individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses looking for accessible funding options.

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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.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 1, 2025

Funders rely on grant professionals to present accurate, compelling narratives supported by credible data. Defining Misrepresentation of Data Misrepresentation of data involves altering, omitting, or fabricating information to present a more favorable picture of an organizations needs, capabilities, or project outcomes.

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The Fundraiser Coach

APRIL 13, 2025

It’s a moment of alignment: the values and interests of the donor or prospect and the impact of your nonprofit. Second, that they are able to see, hear about, or experience the change your nonprofit is making in the world. Not a glossy proposal. To step forward and indicate their interest. Not a flashy pitch.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 25, 2024

It’s important to create a problem or needs statement before you write an effective proposal. To that end, we hope the following information helps you to better understand its importance when preparing your grant proposal. The functionality of your problem or needs statement is as the primary driver of your grant proposal.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction to Foundation Grants Importance of Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Grants play a vital role in the financial sustainability of nonprofit organizations. Without grants, many nonprofits would struggle to maintain operations or expand their reach to those in need.

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Candid

AUGUST 14, 2024

Generative AI technologies have made it possible for users to transform raw information—quickly and easily—into a presentable and readable form. Most of the comments from respondents who didn’t know indicated they doubted they’ve received AI-generated proposals but there was no way to know for sure.

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Grant Writer Team

MAY 29, 2025

Forward-thinking nonprofits are jumping on board to give AI a shot at elevating tasks. Learn how AI-based tools like ChatGPT can help promote your nonprofit! How AI Tools Can Help Your Nonprofit Many nonprofits are managed with limited time and resources. However, nonprofits using AI correctly are seeing positive results.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 9, 2025

If your grant proposal was rejected, don’t be discouraged! Was there something I forgot in my proposal? Community Service Grants to Benefit Eligible Communities : Grants of up to $50,000 to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to benefit residents in eligible communities. The good news?

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 6, 2025

Each win is an extra reason to celebrate as present funders tend to become repeat funders if you steward them right. For each of these segments (renewals/lapsed/new), calculate how many grant proposals were submitted, how many were awarded, how many were declined, and how many are pending. Calculate, calculate, calculate!

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Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

Every nonprofit wants donors who are deeply connected to the work they fundsupporters who dont just write checks but are invested in the mission. Nonprofits are experts at fulfilling donor needs, not the other way around. It also perpetuates a one-sided dynamic where nonprofits deliver while donors remain passive recipients.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Collaborating on grant-funded projects, and particularly proposal development, is essential for nonprofits. However, fostering a productive proposal-building environment often presents scheduling and communication hurdles. Subject matter experts are often working beyond their capacity to manage their proposal duties.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Sometimes, it can be frustrating when you find a grant that’s perfect for your needs, but the deadline has already passed and it’s too late to submit your grant proposal. Grants to nonprofits to increase housing options for low-income residents. Grants That Will Soon Expire 1. Grants for Projects to Restore Ecosystems!

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Before you start writing your Letter of Inquiry, take a moment to reflect on what you’re setting out to do – essentially, introduce your nonprofit. The Letter of Inquiry is part of the grantmaking process because it would be overwhelming and time-consuming for funders to review 15-page proposals from everyone seeking money.

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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. Whether you are a novice or looking to refine your skills, the art of crafting compelling grant proposals can make all the difference in funding your vision.

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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. Over 35,000 nonprofits rely on government grants for over half their total revenue. If your organization relies partially or heavily on grant funding to stay in business, reevaluate your grant writing and management approach to ensure more of your proposals are accepted.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Branding for Nonprofits in the U.S., In-kind support to nonprofits to build their brands in the U.S., The program provides web design and digital assistance to nonprofits to strengthen their impact on target audiences. International Grants to Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Individuals in Need!

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Selfish Giving

AUGUST 2, 2010

Over the past few weeks I’ve gotten a lot of questions about how to prepare and use cause marketing proposals. Proposals are not for first meetings. We save our proposals for later after we better idea of objectives. Make sure this is all broken out and explained in the proposal. The proposal isn’t about you.

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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.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Creating a nonprofit board presentation can be nerve-wracking if you’ve never presented before, especially with how essential your presentation may be to your organization’s work. Decide your goals Before you start building your presentation, you need to know what goal you want to accomplish with your board members.

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Grant Writer Team

MAY 8, 2025

Writing a successful grant proposal is challenging, competitive, and very rewarding. Grant writers are experts at crafting compelling proposals that align with funder goals. They help assess your eligibility, gather required documents, and present your case clearly and persuasively. What Does aProfessionalGrant Writer Cost?

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GrantNews

APRIL 8, 2025

Up to $900 to nonprofits for projects benefiting students in school orchestra programs. Priority consideration is for grant proposals that include travel scholarships to enable students in orchestra classes to experience performances from professional-level musicians. School Travel Grants and Awards 1. Funding to Hire Touring Artists!

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 11, 2025

That’s the birthplace of some of the best nonprofit program designs. Or the time we used carbon paper to create multiple copies of a grant proposal, leaving our fingers stained and our drafts smudged beyond recognition? Online submissions eliminate the risk of losing a mailed proposal to the abyss. That napkin?

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In fact, these tools can potentially save you hours when writing your next proposal. Otherwise, you may end up wasting time by submitting a poorly written proposal and damaging your organization’s development efforts. Click here to download the slides from this presentation.

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