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.

Grant Writing

GrantNews

JULY 8, 2025

Nonprofits often face fierce competition when applying for grant funding. Writing a strong grant proposal is part art, part strategy – and knowing how to stand out can make all the difference. Don’t Recycle Proposals Without Rewriting Every grantor is different. This can increase your chances and clarify fit.

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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. By staying informed about industry changes, you ensure your proposals are relevant and timely.

Grant Writing

Just Write Grants

JANUARY 9, 2025

As the new year unfolds, nonprofit organizations across the globe are gearing up for another cycle of grant opportunities. To stand out in the competitive grant landscape of 2025, aligning your proposals with your organizations strategic goals is not just advisableits essential. Are your goals and objectives still relevant for 2025?

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 25, 2025

Even seasoned grant writers make grant proposal errors, but small changes can be the difference between a funded project and a missed opportunity. Funders review hundreds of applications, and issues such as unclear objectives, vague budgets, or an ineffective statement of need can easily push your proposal to the bottom of the pile.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 9, 2025

If your grant proposals feel flat or overly formal, it’s time to rethink your approach. A compelling narrative: Brings your mission to life Shows the real people behind the problem Demonstrates your impact in a tangible, memorable way It turns your proposal from a report into a movement. Storytelling isn’t fluff … it’s strategy.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 19, 2025

A bill targeting nonprofits tax-exempt status cleared a key House committee vote. Here are eight areas of the proposed budget that could directly impact nonprofits.

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GrantNews

JUNE 17, 2025

Applying for grants can be a lifeline for nonprofits, schools, and community organizations looking to fund their projects. Many nonprofits, schools, and small organizations face rejection at some point in their funding journey. Want to know how much money should you request in your grant proposal? Click here.

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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?

Funding

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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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 2, 2025

Understanding these projected trends will help nonprofits stay ahead of the curve and optimize their funding strategies. Funders and nonprofits alike will increasingly rely on data to drive decisions and measure impact. Enhanced Reporting : Nonprofits will need to provide more detailed data on outcomes and effectiveness.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

APRIL 21, 2025

If your nonprofit has ever tried to revamp its website , acquire a grant, or prepare for an audit, you know there are some roles for which your team simply isnt prepared. Its uncommon for nonprofit organizations to have a comprehensive skillset in-house.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 3, 2025

In the nonprofit sector, both time and money are always limited so you have to strike the right balance between mission-oriented activities and backend operations. Some nonprofits had to drive printed checks around town collecting signatures, while others had already transitioned most of their vendors to electronic and automatic payments.

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Candid

DECEMBER 24, 2024

What do nonprofit staff wish for most for their organizations this holiday season? We also know some grantmakers are taking steps to reduce the burden on nonprofits by streamlining their application and reporting processes or even eliminating written requirements. Where do foundations stand on AI-generated grant proposals?

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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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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

But as a nonprofit professional, you dont have to feel this fear regarding your organizations audits! Audits are actually essential to build a strong managerial and financial foundation for your nonprofit. In this guide, youll learn four key things you need to understand about audits as a nonprofit professional. Lets dive in!

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Candid

JANUARY 29, 2025

If you work at a nonprofit, you already know the importance of developing a strategy for financial sustainability. based nonprofits. Lets consider the different revenue sources nonprofits typically get their funding from. But where should you start? A useful early step is to look at what peer organizations are doing.

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Writing grants requires organizations to analyze their audience, gather data, build compelling stories, and submit polished proposals. 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.

Grant Writing

The Grantsmanship Center

APRIL 9, 2025

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking When writing a grant proposal, assume the reader doesnt know much about your community or the challenges and problems your organization is addressing. Context is information that gives the reader a frame of reference for concepts in the rest of the proposal.

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GrantNews

JUNE 16, 2025

Understand What Funders Are Looking For Most foundation grants are awarded based on alignment with their mission, so tailoring your proposal to each opportunity is essential. It’s ideal for individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses looking for accessible funding options. That’s where platforms like GrantWatch.com come in.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 22, 2024

FreeWill has acquired GrantAssistant, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platform designed to provide nonprofits and international development organizations with a proposal workflow toolkit that streamlines the grant application process. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. version launched in April of this year.

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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.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Many nonprofits rely heavily on grants to fund their missions, but successfully securing and managing grants requires a clear understanding of the grant lifecycle. For nonprofit professionals, grasping this lifecycle is key to improving funding success, maintaining compliance , and fostering strong relationships with funders.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2025

Two significant gaps became evident that we saw as two sides of the same coin: Nonprofits dont often have space to truly think about their strengths and sustainability. Nonprofits dont often have the opportunity to dream big. Coalitions may realize a shift in focus might lead to the most significant change.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Grant writing is a critical skill for securing funding for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, businesses, and individuals. Complexity of the Grant Proposal Simple applications for smaller grants may take 10-20 hours. Complex government or multi-partner proposals can require over 100 hours. Lets explore these: 1.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Grants of up to $25,000 to eligible Maryland nonprofits to benefit women and children. Proposals are to benefit residents of the greater Baltimore area. There are grants of up to $10,000 to eligible Maryland nonprofits to benefit disadvantaged communities. Benefits for Baltimore Women and Children!

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

When it comes to securing funding, nonprofits often encounter various types of grants, each serving a different purpose. Detailed Proposals : Applications for capital grants often require detailed plans, cost estimates, and timelines. Funding for purchasing a fleet of vehicles for a nonprofit’s outreach program.

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Candid

MAY 2, 2025

As federal funding cuts, freezes, and executive actions create uncertainty across the sector, many nonprofits are struggling to find the resources they need to serve their communities. nonprofits report receiving government grants. Update your nonprofits Candid profile and earn a Seal of Transparency. Roughly 30% of U.S.

Proposal Writing

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Though there are challenges to meeting the criteria in order to apply for matching grants, the end result can yield a much greater return on the time and effort you put into writing and submitting this kind of grant proposal. Grants to eligible nonprofits and public institutions to improve the quality of life for local residents.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 8, 2025

So, what does that mean for nonprofits seeking eligibility for grant funding? Waiting for a yes takes time—Apply well in advance Occasionally, I talk with nonprofits who need money to fund their programs now. We hear from many nonprofits that they simply don’t have the capacity to get grants out the door—and we get it!

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

When nonprofit organizations begin a new grant writing strategy, many expect to see results within a year. If you submitted your first proposals during the initial months of your strategy, it’s quite likely you’re still waiting on decisions at the 12-month point. At the one-year mark, your team may just be getting on funders’ radars.

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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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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Cooperative agreements to nonprofits and Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) to provide technical assistance to local government agencies to reduce pollution in wastewater treatment systems. There are grants to eligible nonprofits for environmental stewardship projects benefiting watersheds. Reduce Wastewater Treatment Pollution!

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GrantNews

JANUARY 7, 2025

Platforms like GrantWatch connect nonprofits and other organizations with funding opportunities to launch family-focused programs, from community events to counseling services and recreational activities. Grants to nonprofits to improve the lives of military veterans and their families. At-Risk Military Veterans and Their Families!

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The budget should mirror the proposal narrative. * Is it reasonable to support the program? Without a budget justification, the burden of explanation within the proposal narrative increases exponentially. * Does it include resources from other sources? The budget section of the proposal can be a huge plus or minus.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

AUGUST 23, 2024

Top 3 Nonprofit Grant Acquisition Strategies We love helping nonprofit organizations win grants! Nonprofit Grant Strategy: Match Your Mission Effective searches for funding sources are the first step to success. When one of our clients attains a top-level grant after a highly competitive process, we celebrate! (My Conclusion.

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GrantNews

JUNE 25, 2025

Understanding the average size of nonprofit grants is crucial for organizations planning their fundraising strategies. Grants come in many shapes and sizes, influenced by factors such as the grantmaker’s priorities, the nonprofit’s mission, and the scope of the project. What is the Average Nonprofit Grant Size?

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