Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 8, 2025

Lets face it: grant writing isnt just typing proposals and hitting submit. Create and maintain a library of polished templates, go-to boilerplate, and funder-specific language thats ready to drop into any proposal. Its high-stakes, high-pressure intellectual combat. Start every grant from scratch. The antidote?

Burnout

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 31, 2025

What a future-ready grant strategy looks like, and how Grant Writing Made Easier supports it through equity, efficiency, and relationship-driven practices. One that centers transparency, flexibility, and truth-telling in your proposals. we end up with technically correct proposals, but spiritually vacant. Let’s dive in.

Readiness

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

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. Level of Preparation Pre-existing Resources: Having prior research, templates, or previous proposals can significantly reduce time. Lets explore these: 1.

Grant Writing

Candid

MAY 2, 2025

If restricted funding is the only option per the foundations guidelines, work with your contact or program officer to shape your proposal and budget so potential funding is budget relieving meaning it will support work your organization is already doing or has committed to. Get up to speed on grantseeking and proposal writing.

Proposal Writing

Millionaire Grant Lady

AUGUST 23, 2024

If the grant’s request for proposals outlines specific actions that are necessary if the grant is awarded and you are already completing all or most of them in the course of executing your mission — you’ve found an ideal match. Ready to Pursue Grant Funding?

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Grant Writer Team

APRIL 17, 2025

Your Next Grant Starts with the Right Preparation Crafting a winning grant proposal takes effort, planning, and the right support. A strong proposal depends on having the right information at hand and a clear strategy in place. 10 Steps to Strengthen Your Next Grant Proposal 1. That is why GrantWriterTeam is here for you.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

If you’re ready to move beyond grants, let’s get started! Major giving : A fundraising CRM provides analytics insights with AI to predict which prospects are likely to donate a major gift , allowing you to make asks based on accurate suggested amounts, track proposals, and record high-touch interactions. Ready to learn more?

Funding

Gail Perry Group

DECEMBER 11, 2024

And here's the exciting part: some proposals suggest restoring charitable deductions for non-itemizers at levels that would make the COVID-era $300/$600 allowances look tiny we're talking about possible deductions up to $4,600 for individuals and $9,200 for joint filers. Plan Ahead Internally and Educate Yourself Get ready for 2025.

Fundraising

Just Write Grants

JANUARY 27, 2025

Prepare for Pushback: Be ready to address potential criticism or questions about your DEI efforts from donors who may be influenced by shifting political narratives. At Just Write Grants , were here to help you craft compelling grant proposals and fundraising strategies that resonate with funders in any political climate.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

JULY 2, 2025

It can be easy to get caught up in writing a winning grant proposal without being picky about your applications. You start throwing proposals at the wall just to see what sticks, but you haven’t considered whether each grant is really worth pursuing. This same principle applies to grant proposals. Letters of support ?

Proposal

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 27, 2025

In the grant profession, we often emphasize pre-award activities: identifying opportunities, crafting compelling narratives, and submitting competitive proposals. It enables you to anticipate funder expectations, shape internal systems, and contribute strategically to your organization’s readiness, success, and growth in mission and capacity.

Award

The Fundraiser Coach

MARCH 24, 2025

Nothing else would’ve changed: the relationship between us, the alignment of the (verbal) proposal, the brilliant framing of the Ask. Be ready to ask—but listen more than you speak. ” Same Story. Same People. Different Timing. Different Answer. That struck me.

Readiness

Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 11, 2024

platform equips emerging nonprofits with the tools and templates needed to craft winning grant proposals. Each participant leaves with a completed grant template, ready to secure funding for their organization. At Think and Ink Grant Consulting , we provide comprehensive training for grant writers at various levels.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 23, 2025

We’re here to debunk the top AI myths, explore how ethical AI grant writing tools can boost your efficiency, and discuss why AI-driven grant strategy is the future of grant readiness. The AI Grants Hub™ integrates your core narratives, past proposals, and data. You, the human, are doing all the thinking. AI does the typing.

Grant Writing

Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 23, 2025

With a clear strategy and a few innovative systems, even the smallest teams can write competitive, compelling grant proposals. It spreads your limited time and resources too thin, often resulting in rushed, unfocused proposals that don’t stand out. That can overwhelm grant writing for small nonprofits, but it doesn’t have to.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

This phase involves identifying projects, researching opportunities, preparing applications, and submitting proposals. Key best practice: Early cross-department collaboration helps ensure project readiness and strengthens grant proposals by demonstrating organizational capacity. Submit Applications Timely submission is critical.

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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. Many of the nonprofits we work with have wonderfully talented development teams often collaborate with grant consultants to enhance their proposal writing efforts. Then, it changed.

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Planned Giving

JANUARY 25, 2025

Getting Ready to Implement Moves Management Set Clear Goals Before implementing moves management, establish well-defined revenue targetsboth short-term and long-term. Stage #3: Solicitation When youre ready to ask for a major gift, tailor the proposal to the donors interests and capacity.

Management

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

If you havent already, now is the time to evaluate your organizations grant readiness from pre- to post-award, ensuring alignment with funders, competitive proposals, and strong fund stewardship. Do We Have Shovel-Ready Projects? Start by Asking the Right Questions: What is the current pre-award process?

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Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 25, 2025

Getting Ready to Implement a Moves Management System at Your Nonprofit Before implementing a moves management process, your organization must have well-defined short-term and long-term revenue targets. Additionally, the method fosters transparency and accountability since every conversation and decision is documented.

Management

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

With public funding in flux, private foundations shifting priorities, and technology changing how proposals are crafted and reviewed, nonprofits need way more than strong writing to stay competitive. Make your proposals clear, structured, and scannable to meet the needs of AI-assisted funder review processes. Verify everything.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Every day, nonprofit fundraisers use our in-depth data to identify prospective funders to approach and requests for proposals (RFPs) to apply for. Our funder and RFP recommendation systems are ready for you to explore. Candid has a wealth of data and insights on decades worth of foundation grants.

AI

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 2, 2025

Whether you’re new to grant writing or looking to sharpen your budgeting strategy, avoiding these five common mistakes can help you submit clearer, more fundable proposals—and set your organization up for success. In many ways, your budget is your proposal. Remember: funders want to invest in success.

Budget

GrantNews

JANUARY 9, 2025

If your grant proposal was rejected, don’t be discouraged! Missing Items: Have all documentation ready and attached before you submit. Was there something I forgot in my proposal? Earn a stamp of approval on your grant application. Grant writing involves a huge learning curve. The good news? “Should I apply again?

Applicant

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 29, 2025

The question is, how can you prepare for an audit when you’re just reading the request for proposals or spotting an opportunity from your favorite foundation? Document your answers to these questions, as these will become your internal notes for defending your proposal if auditors have some later as well.

IT

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

It involves creating detailed proposals that demonstrate the organization’s goals, needs, and the impact of potential funding on their initiatives. For those ready to embark on this journey, exploring online grant writing courses and utilizing grant writing templates can provide powerful resources to aid this process.

Grant Writing

Grant Writer Team

JUNE 5, 2025

Want to make your grant proposal POP? The answer often lies in the proposal. A standout grant proposal isnt just well-written; its strategically crafted to connect, convince, and compel funders to say yes. If youre ready to turn a good proposal into a winning one, read on to find out how to make yours rise to the top!

Proposal

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Collect and organize all necessary documents and have them ready, this will make the process smoother. Spending time up front identifying highly compatible funding sources results in a higher success rate and reduces time spent writing proposals with little to no chance of being funded. Start working on your narrative early.

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.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Offer to write letters of support for proposals and be flexible when needed to sign grant documentation (e.g., Identify methods for assisting organizations to implement practices that advance grant readiness 2.06. certifications, grant agreements). Identify methods of locating funding sources 1.04.

GPC

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 8, 2025

If these kinds of changes are on your horizon, the time to start planning for your grant proposal is now. If you are ready to develop your grant strategy and multiply your funding, let us know! Click here to read more about our impact.

Applicant

Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

After reviewing the foundation’s recent priorities, it became clear that their focus had shifted, and the grant proposal they submitted no longer aligned with their new direction. Some funders require a letter of inquiry (short or detailed) before inviting full proposals. However, when the rejection letter came, they were surprised.

GPC

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 9, 2025

Elevate your proposals using refreshed templates, updated data insights, and a stronger commitment to equity, ensuring your applications stand out in a crowded grant space. Audit your wins and misses Look at which grant proposals were funded, which were declined, and why. Were the successful ones better aligned with funder priorities?

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 3, 2025

When an opportunity comes open that fits the mission of an organization who is ready to do the work described by the RFP, this can be an amazing opportunity for a nonprofit to apply, receive funding, and launch or expand their programming. You will then have to report within a year about your work and how funding was used.

Government

Blue Avocado

JULY 1, 2025

And while I’m certainly not proposing that nonprofits ignore the importance of fiscal stability; I would propose that it’s more important (and more financially beneficial) to have more facilitated, scheduled dialogue regarding a vision statement and how you might get there — regardless of perceived financial constraints.

Strategic Plan

Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 8, 2025

Even locating the expectations for the proposal narrative within the sea of eligibility criteria and requirements felt overwhelming. One resource I found particularly helpful was the grant readiness checklist, which I now use regularly to ensure an organization is ready to not only apply for but also manage federal grant funding.

Federal Grants

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.

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