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Why Your Audience Needs to Understand You

Ann Green's Nonprofit

They may be using the same boring templates theyve used for years or theyre so used to some of these terms that they dont realize these words fall flat with their donors. Food insecurity The USDA defines it as a household-level economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food. Wow, thats a mouthful!

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How to Make Sure Your Audience Understands You

Ann Green's Nonprofit

They may be using the same boring templates they’ve used for years or they’re so used to some of these terms that they don’t realize these words fall flat with their donors. Food insecurity The USDA defines it as “a household-level economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food.” Yikes, that’s a mouthful!

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Grant Writing: How to Build Credibility with Your Budget Narrative

Grants.gov

Sometimes, agencies will even provide templates or examples that can be used by applicant organizations. In many cases, grant-making agencies will provide specific instructions about the makeup of the budget narrative. These instructions should be followed as closely as possible. Similar advice is echoed by the U.S.