Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Your fundraising CRM software could also be configured to do the following: Automation: No-code and low-code automations are easy to launch for repetitive tasks such as proposal writing, generating prompts for fundraisers next actions, gift acknowledgments, and renewal notices.

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

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. It covers essential topics such as identifying funding sources, writing effective proposals, and understanding grant requirements.

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. Yet this payment structure can lead to unexpected total costs because grant proposals often take longer than planned. This prohibition exists for several key reasons.

Grant

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The Grant Writing Process Understanding the grant writing process is essential for anyone looking to secure funding for their projects. This section provides an overview of grant writing, key elements of a grant proposal, and common mistakes to avoid. Refer to basics of grant writing for more insights.

Grant Writing

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

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. In the first few months of 2025, many federal grants and contracts have been terminated. Thousands of federal employees have been fired.

Federal Grants

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Funders often require detailed proposals outlining the project’s goals, timeline, and expected outcomes. It is crucial to follow structured steps for the best chance of success: Prepare a Strong Grant Proposal : Craft a compelling proposal that outlines the nonprofit’s mission, project goals, and intended impact.

Funding

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

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

proposals, letters of support) Deadline for submission Evaluation criteria (how the proposals will be assessed) Below is a table outlining common components found in grant guidelines: Component Description Eligibility Defines who is qualified to apply. Understanding these components is critical for crafting effective proposals.

Grant Writing

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. How much better? That is the Outcome or the measurable result of your work. However, sometimes talking about the results or outcomes of your program can make people nervous.

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. We plan programs that are compatible with our organizational mission, capabilities, and community needs.

Proposal Writing

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Most rejections happen because proposals don’t line up with what funders want to support. Your proposal must address this priority directly. This piece dives into proven ways to land foundation research grants, from finding the perfect opportunities to writing proposals that truly connect with funders’ missions.

Grant

Center for Major Gifts

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Occasionally they are involved in advancing the organization through outreach, grant and proposal writing, bookkeeping, and other administrative tasks. Nonprofit volunteer coordinators can work behind the scenes in different ways.

Nonprofit

Professional Grant Writers

JULY 29, 2024

Grant proposal writing requires careful planning, research, and execution. Whether you’re new to grant writing or experienced, understanding the timeline from research to. The post From Research to Review: A Breakdown of a Government Grant Proposal Writing Timeline appeared first on Professional Grant Writers.

Proposal Writing

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This blog post is the second in a two-part series about how to enhance your grant writing skills. In part one of this series , we covered reading successful grant proposals.

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

Professional Grant Writers

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

And professional grant proposal writing services. The post What is included in grant proposal writing services? Across a range of sectors, grant funding can be a critical factor in turning visions into reality. appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

Proposal Writing

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

Grant Consulting Services

JULY 12, 2024

This powerful goal-setting framework encompasses five key objectives that can be easily implemented and monitored throughout the grant-writing process. Measurable Outcomes and Impact Before funders feel comfortable writing that big check, they want to know that their financial contribution will actually make a positive difference.

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

JANUARY 31, 2024

Our Get Started YouTube playlist offers a shortlist of videos on fundraising and proposal writing—all under three minutes. Once you’re ready to write a grant proposal, check out free eLearning courses such as Introduction to proposal writing or, for more step-by-step guidance, delve into Crafting compelling grant proposals.

Proposal Writing

Grant Training Center

MARCH 30, 2020

A 2015 meta-analysis of more than 1000 articles with advice to proposal writers showed that most of the top 10 recommendations focus on strategic positioning and project design. 1 I’ve seen scores of presentations advising faculty how to write more competitive grant proposals and I rarely hear anything besides these.

Proposal

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. In proposals, you’re reassuring the funder that you’re not simply shooting an arrow, hitting something and calling it the target.

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

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Introduction to Proposal Writing. This course provides a step-by-step overview of how to write a project proposal by breaking down its basic elements and offers guidance on how to follow up with funders, regardless of their response to your proposal. Creating a Sound Proposal Budget.

Training

Candid

JULY 12, 2022

When approaching prospective fiscal sponsors, be ready to give a project proposal that explains: . Check out our proposal writing resources for help creating your project proposal. . Check out our proposal writing resources for help creating your project proposal. . Have a question?

Proposal Writing

Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

That’s why we freely share our expertise with the sector through a variety of channels: Live and on-demand trainings : Learn about a range of topics from starting a nonprofit to proposal writing, management, governance, sustainability, and transparency.

Letter Of Inquiry

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

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

Peak Proposals

JULY 17, 2022

Writing a grant proposal usually requires a significant amount of collaboration with others. For large, high-dollar value proposals, it’s necessary to assemble a team. These obstacles include different communication styles among team members or varying expectations regarding what the proposal process should be.

Proposal

Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

But before we get into the nitty-gritty of drafting a winning grant proposal, let’s first define what grant writing is. Grant writing is the process of submitting an application for money from a private, corporate, or government source. Proposals are written with a clear and worthy cause in mind.

Grant Writing