Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Digitally mature nonprofits are, in fact, 3.5 Researchers say that the healthiest nonprofits create structures where autonomy and accountability can flourish , and thats whats happening in these short meetings. Only 23% of nonprofits have a long-term vision for how to use technology , and in my experience, that tracks.

CRM

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.

Demographics

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.

Funding

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Unlocking Funding Opportunities with Grant Writing The Importance of Grant Writing for Non-Profit Organizations Grant writing is a vital skill for non-profit organizations seeking funding. Pursuing a grant writing certification can significantly impact an organization’s ability to secure funding.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Rates for simple foundation proposals typically range from $300 to $3,000, while complex federal grants may require significantly higher investments. A nonprofit can make better budget decisions for grant writing services by knowing these payment models. This prohibition exists for several key reasons.

Grants

The Grantsmanship Center

APRIL 23, 2025

Category: Government Funding Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Political changes can lead to changes in laws, policies, and rules. While the legal status of these actions may still be unknown, nonprofits must decide how to move forward. Thousands of federal employees have been fired.

Federal Grants

The Grantsmanship Center

MARCH 5, 2025

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The heart of program planning is problem analysis. What does this problem mean for the people we propose to serve? should stimulate a discussion about what the impact of the problem on the people we propose to serve. Then ask, so what?

Proposal Writing

The Grantsmanship Center

MARCH 20, 2025

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The grant proposal is a logical argument for funding, as we state in our textbook, Grantsmanship: Program Planning & Proposal Writing. The logic of the the proposal flows from the logic of your Program design.

Proposal Writing

Center for Major Gifts

OCTOBER 30, 2024

No matter the size of a nonprofit organization, the role of its volunteer coordinator cannot be overlooked. What Is a Nonprofit Volunteer Coordinator? A nonprofit volunteer coordinator is the executive director’s right-hand assistant when it comes to planning and executing fundraising events.

Nonprofit

The Grantsmanship Center

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The whole purpose of community programs is to make a change for the better. Susan Chandler is a former trainer for The Grantsmanship Center and an independent consultant to nonprofit organizations. How much better? How well did we do? Im afraid to ask.

Proposal Writing

The Grantsmanship Center

MARCH 12, 2025

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Lets Talk About the Problem, Part 2 (or The Lack of a Program is Not the Problem) Planning programs proactively makes good sense. Patty Wolfe is an independent consultant to nonprofit organizations. Your plans will only become stronger.

Proposal Writing

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.

Proposal

The Grantsmanship Center

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Let’s say you’re an experienced development staffer, or a consultant , and you’ve been submitting grant proposals to support the organization’s mission—call it child care, or mental health counseling, or any other program focus. How far afield is the new field?

Proposal Writing

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. Unless an appeal (e.g.

Proposal

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.

Proposal

Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Writing a proposal for a project grant can feel like a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it doesn’t need to be a bewildering endeavor. In this blog, we will share the key elements of a typical project proposal and best practices for how to approach drafting each section to help you secure the grant you seek.

Proposal

Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2023

Grant writing and proposal-development skills can be learned and developed over years of practice and enhancement. In this two-part blog series, I will share some ways to improve your proposal-writing skills for free.

Proposal

The Grantsmanship Center

JANUARY 17, 2024

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking As the developer, writer and steward of funding proposals , you might consider approaching 2024 with new ideas and new energy for the task. It’s a wonderful/terrible tradition that we make resolutions at this time of year, so why not think about these for your proposal-writing list.

Proposal

Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

At Candid, we recognize that nonprofit leaders and fundraising professionals, particularly those working at small or under-resourced organizations, need access to the nonprofit training and resources that equip them to do good. Introduction to Proposal Writing. Creating a Sound Proposal Budget.

Training

Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

Our Get Started YouTube playlist offers a shortlist of videos on fundraising and proposal writing—all under three minutes. Our team of librarians has curated responses to the questions we hear most from nonprofits. Fundraising-related entries include “ How do I find grants for my nonprofit? ”

Proposal Writing

Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

Candid’s ongoing commitment is to ensure all nonprofits and their communities have equitable access to Candid’s resources. Our mission is to get you what you need to do good—and that includes free access to the nonprofit resources, insights, and tools listed below.

Letter Of Inquiry

The Grantsmanship Center

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking There comes a time when a proposal needs to include a logic model. A nonprofit might get funded to offer classes in resume writing. A logic model is a picture of how your program is intended to work. This is one way to think it through.

Logic Model

Allied Grant Writers

APRIL 15, 2021

Almost every organization has now embraced expanding their funding base through grant proposals. Surely, it’s never easy to execute a project: Besides the planning and writing parts, seeking funding takes a lot of patience and effort, too. There are nine essential components of a good proposal. It should no longer be two pages.

Proposal

Allied Grant Writers

APRIL 15, 2021

Almost every organization has now embraced expanding their funding base through grant proposals. Surely, it’s never easy to execute a project: Besides the planning and writing parts, seeking funding takes a lot of patience and effort, too. There are nine essential components of a good proposal. It should no longer be two pages.

Proposal

Candid

AUGUST 29, 2024

Whether you’re new to the field or an experienced grant writer, our offerings—like the Introduction to proposal writing webinar and others that provide essential skills to craft standout proposals and teach practical skills needed to build a competitive grant proposal —help you write grant proposals that stand out.

Grant Writing

Candid

JULY 12, 2022

Many people have amazing ideas for creating a nonprofit or public-benefit project, but aren’t sure how to get started or find funding. Fiscal sponsorship is when a nonprofit organization agrees to assume legal and financial oversight for a charitable activity or project that does not have its own tax-exempt status.

Proposal Writing

Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

As a result, it’s critical to understand whether asking for grants for nonprofits or other cause, among the many other financing options available to you, is the best option for supporting your organization. To answer all of this, let’s get into the deeper details of grant writing for nonprofits. What is Grant Writing?

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

As a result, it’s critical to understand whether asking for grants for nonprofits or other cause, among the many other financing options available to you, is the best option for supporting your organization. To answer all of this, let’s get into the deeper details of grant writing for nonprofits. What is Grant Writing?

Grant Writing

Peak Proposals

OCTOBER 31, 2020

Preparing grant proposals isn't something everyone enjoys, feels confident doing, or has the time to do. This is where hiring a freelance grant proposal writer can help. Hiring a grant proposal writer can be a great solution for occasions when you lack the time or skills to write a particular proposal.

Proposal

The Grantsmanship Center

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Category: Agency Management Proposal Writing and Grantseeking One of the inescapable truths about proposal writing and grants funding is the time it sometimes takes for a funder to make up its mind. There is very little nonprofits can do to influence the pace of funding decisions. Absolutely.

Proposal Writing

Grant Geek

MARCH 7, 2023

Due April 18, 2023 GrantWriters.net is the #1 Source for Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program Grant Proposal Writing. TPP grant proposals are enormous and complex. GrantWriters’ TPP proposals are strategically crafted with the proprietary content and insider information known only by industry experts.

Grants

Just Write Grants

AUGUST 30, 2024

Starting a nonprofit is a noble endeavor, but new organizations—especially those less than three years old—often face unique challenges when it comes to securing grant funding. While grants can be a critical source of support, understanding and overcoming these hurdles is essential for new nonprofits aiming to achieve their mission.

Funding

The Grantsmanship Center

AUGUST 21, 2024

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The person reviewing your grant proposal is often someone who is not familiar with your organization , your community, or the problems your community is facing. Therefore, you want your proposal to be easy to comprehend on the first reading.

Proposal Writing

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 15, 2024

Make sure everyone has a copy of the proposal or at least a summary. Take advantage of the visit to showcase your programs and bring your proposals to life! Author Bio: Christine Lauren is a biracial/bicultural development consultant with over 20 years of experience in strategic fund development and complex proposal writing.

Proposal Writing

Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The university course catalog includes this description of the grant course: Writing Grant Proposals is designed for students who hope to enter professional careers requiring knowledge of grant writing. The final product will be a complete submission-ready grant proposal packet. GPC Competencies: 1, 4, 9

Education

Grant Writer Team

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A well-written, award-winning grant proposal illustrates why a cause is qualified for funding. To put it bluntly, your proposal will stand out when your passion is reflected in your grant application. Grant proposals must be fact-based, but a balance between data and passion must be achieved. However, bear this in mind.

Grant Writing

Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

If you're a passionate nonprofit hero drowning in a sea of grant paperwork, this guide is for you! Sharpen your proposal writing skills and grant research techniques. Proposals Start with a bang: Use the first two pages of ,, your proposal to grab attention.

Grant Management