Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we wanted to share some of the most read articles we published this year. Now, the other question is Where do foundations stand on AI-generated grant proposals? Thank you for being a regular reader of Candid insights, which we launched as a new platform earlier this year. What can fundraisers do?

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 3, 2025

For example, a federal grant released last year was to support taking historically important newspapers published between 1690 and 1963 and digitizing them. In the foundation grant proposal, you will be able to tell them how you measure success and what markers you are reaching for.

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Tom Ahern

JULY 1, 2025

Excerpted below with permission, an important guest post by expert Lauren Steiner, founder/CEO of Grants Plus ; published first as a public service on LinkedIn. Make your proposals easy to say yes to. If you’ve only been talking to the foundation officer, consider taking your proposal as far up the chain as you can.

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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.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

Learn how to create compelling proposals, effectively present your schools needs, and build lasting partnerships to support your students success. Below, you will find step-by-step guidance on creating a sponsorship proposal, presenting your cause effectively, and maintaining relationships that benefit your school over the longterm.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Negotiating Mutually Beneficial Agreements Effective partnerships are built on mutually beneficial agreements-approach potential partners with a clear proposal outlining what you seek and can offer in return. Originally published at [link]. Clay is an owner and partner at Big Fundraising Ideas.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

We get many calls from nonprofits and public agencies seeking federal grants to build or buy and renovate a building*—the proposed uses could be anything from a youth center to a SUD treatment facility to affordable housing. The Annual Action Plan development process includes an opportunity for local nonprofits to submit funding proposals.

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Strategic Grants

JULY 9, 2025

Demonstrating value for money How your proposal provides value for money is a common tender question. Ideally, support your claims with financial data from credible sources such as the ABS or published research. systems or templates). Can you demonstrate whole-of-life value, not just upfront cost benefits?

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Most of the final rule’s provisions will go into effect 180 days after it is published in the Federal Register. In the case of nonprofits, it could mean anything from making it easier to cancel recurring gifts, to getting out of gym memberships or membership of any type to any pausing ongoing donor relationships. Khan said via a statement.

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Center for Major Gifts

MAY 4, 2025

Viken Mikaelian Tweet Clear the Clichs: A Quick Nonprofit Writing Audit Before you hit send or publish, ask yourself: Did I name real people or faceslike Lilly? Translation: Our grant writer got high on their own proposal fumes.] Translation: We dont know what were doing, but we really want you to think were doing something.]

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Yes, but only through the recission process of the ICA through recission proposals which require approval by both houses of Congress. If an agency seeks termination of one or more of your awards, seek assistance from a grant attorney or grant policy expert and carefully compare the proposed termination with your grant agreement.

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Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Published: March 2, 2022 Grant Writing Classes Table of Contents SHOW MORE SHOW LESS Return to top Want to go from Rejected to Accepted? And number one step back and evaluate your grant proposals. Does Instrumentl have a way to track two-tier submissions, for example, LY and full proposal. Look no further!

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Ive been writing grant proposals since dinosaurs walked the earth and have seen various attempts to reform the federal grant-making process. One of the requirements of the bill is that evaluation criteria (weve often written about evaluations ) be published in the RFP, although many federal grant-making agencies already do so.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

We get many calls from nonprofits and public agencies seeking federal grants to build or buy and renovate a building*—the proposed uses could be anything from a youth center to a SUD treatment facility to affordable housing. Randomly, HUD just published the FY ’25 NOFO. There’s $175 million available with grants to $12 million.

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Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Published: June 29, 2022 Grant Writing Classes Table of Contents SHOW MORE SHOW LESS Return to top Want to know how to stay on the "good" list? Discover how funders evaluate proposals, avoid common pitfalls, and tailor your application to funder priorities for a higher chance of success.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

With every shift in administration, GrantWatch continues to track and publish up-to-date grant opportunities, ensuring that you’re aware of every funding avenue available. As 2025 grants begin to emerge, you can rely on GrantWatch to list them as they’re released.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Start by creating a short proposal outlining the fundraising goal, expected turnout, and the benefit to the business (e.g., Originally published at [link]. Show how funds are used, whether for new library books, playground upgrades, or classroom technology. How can I approach local businesses for sponsorships or donations?

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Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Published: September 8, 2021 Grant Writing Classes Table of Contents SHOW MORE SHOW LESS Return to top In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Teresa Huff will share with you how to simplify, streamline, and support your team. The 44 that have some sort of reference to the exact phrase of access.

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 23, 2025

A professional grant writer will ensure that your proposals are well-crafted, meet all eligibility requirements, and stand out among the competition. The grant process is detailed and time-consuming, requiring effort to gather all necessary documentation for a complete proposal. Is Your Business Eligible for Grant Funding?

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

MAY 18, 2025

The Wall Street Journal recently published this article: “America’s Richest Foundations Team Up Against Feared Trump Assault” The article highlights these three key points: Wealthy U.S. In 32 years in business, the largest proposal weve ever written is $100 million for a Fortune 500 corporation involved in green energy.

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 5, 2025

Does a partnership newsletter need to be a team effort, or can an individual team member successfully publish their own? - What type of person is best suited for publishing a newsletter, and how do they differ from other salespeople? - So, who is best suited for publishing a newsletter? Washington, D.C. Cool Jobs in Cause 1.

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Candid

OCTOBER 24, 2024

At Philanthropy News Digest , for example, we publish summaries of philanthropic news: announcements of new initiatives, grants, and major gifts, as well as job opportunities and requests for proposals (RFPs). However, we no longer publish interviews, commentaries, or book reviews or do long-form original reporting.

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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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ProposalPRO

OCTOBER 30, 2021

In the grants space, federal law requires that the public be made aware of proposed (i.e., Agencies will publish a notice in the Federal Register and call for public comments within a set period, usually lasting 30-60 days. You’ll be able to read the proposed rule as well as others’ comments, which also are publicly shared.

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GrantNews

APRIL 25, 2024

It will take time and effort on your part to gather the documentation required to submit a ‘complete’ grant proposal. As a result, you may need to contact your bookkeeper or other team members to ensure they are proactively gathering the information needed to submit a thorough, professional grant proposal. Never give up!

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The Fundraiser Coach

JULY 17, 2023

allows fundraisers to craft more compelling and meaningful proposals or gift conversations. May I send you the proposal that we discussed. I've found that engaging supporters in conversations about their passions, legacies, and goals uncovers where their values align with the mission of our nonprofit. 3 (September 2017): 430-452.)

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Peak Proposals

JUNE 1, 2023

If you work on certain kinds of grant proposals, particularly proposals for research grants, you must cite sources that support your proposed solution, providing evidence of related work and data. Proposal teams often struggle to create a system for organizing background research and correctly citing sources in their proposals.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Every December, Google publishes its Year in Search , an annual roundup of the top trends and topics across its trillions of online searches. How to write a winning grant proposal by Stephen Robertson of Candid Ranking in the top spot: Writing grant proposals. As 2023 concludes, we’ve put our twist on this yearly tradition.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

On-demand trainings can be taken any time, with recent topics including fostering an inclusive culture , finding funding , and writing grant proposal budgets. These include cover letters, proposals, letters of inquiry, budgets, and more. . Philanthropy News Digest .

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Your emotional case for support drives all donor communications, from grant proposals to web copy to fundraising appeals. You publish a regular newsletter? How your nonprofit will thrive in 2024: Your Plan and Case for Support Your fundraising plan and case for support is more important than ever before. Potential major donors?

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Peak Proposals

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Changing the column width changes the experience of the text to such a degree that we strongly suggest formatting your text as columns early in the writing process if the final product will be published in two or more columns. Change the context. Grammarly can help flag these areas. You may not end up using most of the strategies regularly.

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iGrantWriters

JUNE 5, 2023

Key considerations for this award include: Study Design and Feasibility: The proposed study design should be well-defined, rigorous, and integrated, promoting reproducibility and translational feasibility. If applicable, a regulatory strategy for the proposed research/product should also be included.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 28, 2023

But with proposal narratives that can reach 60+ pages in length, adding creative touches to break up a heavy narrative can make a federal proposal more readable and thus easier for reviewers to assess. The following summarizes ways in which I try to make my proposals stand out. Have you ever used humor in a grant application?

Federal Grants

Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

One of the best ways to get your proposals on top of the pile is familiarizing funders with your nonprofit and mission. Many organizations publish a calendar of events on their websites, social channels, or in their newsletters. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to show up for them, especially when you’re invited.

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Peak Proposals

MARCH 23, 2022

Publishers and forums of all kinds--from magazine publishers, academic publishers, and corporate websites—use a style guide to ensure that their materials have a uniform look (formatting, design) and language (word choice, spelling, grammar). Grant proposals also need style guides. But how do you do this?

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Grant Writer Team

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

For new grant writers, the journey often begins with an underestimation of the time and effort needed to craft a compelling proposal. We hope this article will help guide you through the essential, and sometimes overlooked, critical thinking strategies that ensure your proposals stand out. How Much Time Do I Need to Prepare?

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Grant Geek

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Use GrantWriters.net proposal writers to apply for the Health Care Center 2000 It is a long established fact that a reader will be distracted by the readable content of a page when looking at its layout. Various versions have evolved over the years, sometimes by accident, sometimes on purpose (injected humour and the like).

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