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Association of American Medical Colleges

RBW Strategy

Challenge While the AAMC is a large organization with large federal and foundation grants supporting several key initiatives, they comprise only a small percentage of the overall organization budget. The grants office consists of just two staff members.

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Grant Writing and the Perfect Storytelling

Tech Soup

One of our winners from several years ago, who writes for a home for the elderly, submitted a stellar proposal that combined statistics and a story. However you approach grant writing, always consider the merits of including a story to move the reader from "interested" to "engaged." Engage the Reader.

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7 Essential Tips to Boost Your Performance as a Grant Writer

Grant Writer Team

A 2013 study showed that drinking water eases dehydration, increases brain function, and can enhance productivity by 14%. Creating a plan also helps reduce stress and improves the odds of completing tasks. Bonus: Rank tasks by priority or difficulty to build momentum as you check them off.

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7 Productivity Tips for Nonprofits and Grant Writers

Grant Writer Team

A 2013 study, conducted by the University of East London , found that drinking water throughout the day both eased dehydration and expanded the brain’s gray matter. This can lead to dehydration and headaches and can distract us from focusing on the tasks at hand.

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The new Nonprofit Migrant Industrial Complex takes advantage of the US border crisis

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

Seems odd, since Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) says there were at least 3,200,000 migrant encounters nationwide in 2023, not counting the millions of gotta-ways, compared to just 314,000 in 2013. For years, the phrase “target population” was standard in RFPs and grant writing.