Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 30, 2023

As we prepare for the second half of 2023, it’s vital to take a moment and consider the exciting developments on the horizon in the realm of ChatGPT and generative AI, and more specifically, how these advancements could influence the landscape of grant writing. AI, at least for now, cannot replace the human touch in grant writing.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this post, we'll dig into what general operating support is, give you tips to write an effective general operating grant proposal, and leave you with clear examples of general operating support grant proposals.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 24, 2025

The Latest Reports on DAF Giving In 2023, funding from DAF accounts made up almost 9.8% billion in 2023. In late 2023, the IRS and U.S. Treasury Department introduced proposed regulations to address some concerns surrounding DAFs. Additionally, its the DAF sponsors who are advocating against the proposed reform.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

To illustrate, On January 5, 2023, the bipartisan supported Food Donation Improvement Act (FDIA) was signed into law. For example, data found on a 990 report helps grant-seekers determination of how much to ask for in their proposal. Because of this, grants are a vital element to our society.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2025

Since late 2023, weve been talking with community members about how, together, we could make Kansas City a national model for equitable economic mobility. They will be stronger, more intentional, more thoughtful; they may have a clearer understanding of the scope of their proposal and how to achieve it.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 14, 2022

The AAA-ICDR Foundation is now accepting grant proposals seeking between $50,000 and $250,000 for programs addressing any of the 2023 grant cycle's priorities. The deadline for interested organizations to submit preliminary applications is Sept. 9, 2022.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2023

With giving declining in 2022 for the fourth time in forty years, many are worried about the state of fundraising in 2023 and beyond. Read on for our breakdown of the most important findings from the Giving USA 2023 Annual Report and our proposed solutions to the decline in household giving. when adjusted for inflation) in 2022.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 24, 2023

By Lisa Schohl Getty Images Several experts share tips to help you boost your odds of securing a grant in 2023, including proven ways get to know program officers in person and online.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 5, 2024

By Ben Gose Jörg Carstensen, picture alliance, Getty Images More clues about where the billionaire's giving is headed may emerge as early as this month when the winners of her first call for proposals are announced.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 21, 2023

Read our application tips and tricks to enhance your project proposal. The AWS IMAGINE Grant supports foundational IT projects as well as think big projects leveraging advanced services, with an opportunity for unrestricted funding up to $150,000 and cloud credits of up to $100,000.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Hundreds of ENGAGE articles have been written by outstanding leaders and subject matter experts across the social good community in 2023. 10 Things to Look for When Evaluating a Grant Proposal by Christine Newman, Blackbaud Making impactful grants to the right nonprofit partners starts with a thorough grant proposal evaluation.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 10, 2024

Read our article here about our 2023 successes. Our founder, Alex, has also spent time on grant review boards, which gives her unique insight into what it takes to create successful grant proposals that increase revenue for organizations. In a grant proposal, don’t the details of my program matter? Did you miss part 1?

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Looking for successful grant proposals? In this post, we detail what makes a grant proposal successful, and provide you with a list of grant proposal examples to reference. Lastly, we give you tips to get more successful grant proposal examples.

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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. © Copyright 2023, The Grantsmanship Center Tags: Program areas

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Only to decline again in the uncertainty of 2023. The latest numbers from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP), reveal the number of donors industrywide fell for the ninth straight quarter in Q3 2023. The Edelman Trust Barometer found that trust in nonprofits dropped another 4 points in 2023. Donors were down 7.6%

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 3, 2024

Read our article here about our 2023 successes. We understand what it takes to create successful grant proposals that increase revenue for your organization. Foundation grant proposal readers are tired. Pro tip for preparing grant proposals: Only use jargon when absolutely necessary. What is jargon? What would you do?

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

” [2023 Study Results in Nature Sustainability ] Agriculture and Farming Grants, Opportunities, Loans, and Fellowships Food Systems Health Equity and Environmental Stewardship Grants to nonprofits for operational and project support. This agriculture grant funding financially supports unique dairy industry events and programming.

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RBW Strategy

MAY 14, 2024

Recognized as a leading industry educational output, this work was featured at the 2023 GPA Grant Summit in a co-led presentation, The 4M Model: Determining when Grants Should and Should Not be Used to Fund Your Program. This includes contributions on larger federal grant applications that were awarded.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 24, 2024

Common questions in a grant proposal ask about the demographics of the people you serve, how many people you serve, or the impact of your programs. Read our article here about our 2023 successes. Foundation proposal reviewers are not daily employees of your organization, nor do they want to be (usually anyway!).

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 3, 2022

If you are preparing a proposal for a U.S. We’ve submitted proposals to several U.S. These tools are generally effective at organizing most proposal efforts. While this is a central function of LiquidText, it isn’t the software’s most compelling feature or the reason why it is so useful for developing proposals.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 22, 2024

indicated that a method proposed by the plaintiffs’ expert had not shown how class members would be determined. In March 2023, Blackbaud officials agreed to pay a $3 million fine to the Securities and Exchange Commission for concealing the extent of the 2020 breach. Separately, in October 2023 Blackbaud agreed to pay $49.5

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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.

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 3, 2022

December 03, 2022 If you are preparing a proposal for a U.S. We’ve submitted proposals to several U.S. These tools are generally effective at organizing most proposal efforts. If you want to try it for your next proposal, you’re going to have to pay at least $96/year. LiquidText is sometimes referred to as a PDF reader.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

As we enter 2023, we’ve compiled a list of nonprofit books from Candid’s free digital library that can help inspire your nonprofit’s New Year’s resolutions. Winning Grants Step by Step: The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing, and Writing Successful Proposals by Tori O’Neal-McElrath, Lynn Kanter, and Lynn English.

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iGrantWriters

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

In 2023, the grant writing industry will be worth estimated in billions. If you're looking to grow your business in 2023, here are steps to help you get started. Keeping tabs on what these organizations are spending money on will help you write compelling proposals explicitly tailored for their needs.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In this post, we'll dig into what general operating support is, give you tips to write an effective general operating grant proposal, and leave you with clear examples of general operating support grant proposals.

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Candid

AUGUST 15, 2024

From quick, on-demand videos about compelling storytelling to more intensive webinars on writing the strongest grant proposals, Candid offers dozens of professional development opportunities at any given time. 5 takeaways from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s 2023 data.

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CauseVox

MARCH 16, 2023

Before investing time and resources into writing grant proposals, you must make sure your organization is actually well-positioned for grants. You’ll come away with the strategies to increase funding in 2023. Are you a newer organization (under 10 years in operation)? Is your nonprofit new to grants?

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Candid

JULY 15, 2024

Early evidence suggests that many funders have stayed the course, especially in the areas of grant reporting requirements, funding restrictions, and proposal processes. Since the COF pledge, the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) has been monitoring whether funders have maintained these commitments to reduce grantee burden.

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Peak Proposals

JANUARY 1, 2023

January 01, 2023 Like many of you, we’ve worked on grant proposals that have not come together easily, and the final product feels mediocre at best. Despite their weaknesses, sometimes the proposals still get funded, but that’s the exception, not the rule. avoiding jargon). We see this come up frequently.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2023

It feels like 2023 has become the year of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Candid uses machine learning to automatically tag new grants, request for proposals (RFPs), and mission statements to our Philanthropy Classification System (PCS) taxonomy—or our way of organizing and enriching data to make it usable.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this post, discover what makes a grant proposal budget successful, common mistakes to avoid, and learn from the 3 best nonprofit grant budget examples to develop your own.

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Is It Possible to Submit the Same Proposal to Multiple Funders?

Peak Proposals

MARCH 1, 2023

Blog RSS March 01, 2023 If you are wondering if it is a viable strategy to write one proposal and submit it as-is to multiple funders, the basic answer is no, it’s not advisable. Writing a proposal and sharing it with multiple donors via email usually doesn’t lead to success for several reasons.

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GrantNews

AUGUST 1, 2024

And, according to the United Network for Organ Sharing ( UNOS ), 2023 saw a total of 23,289 donors, living and deceased. Proposal focus areas will include the elderly, the disabled, and the family. Proposal categories are unlimited. However, donors can also choose a stranger as the recipient.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

I loved tackling a challenging federal grant proposal. We are celebrating our show’s fifth anniversary this month (November 2023) with a few words from our listeners. For a long time, I struggled with my work as a grant professional. Don’t get me wrong. And I loved it even more when we got an award letter. So, what was my problem?

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WT Grant Foundation

AUGUST 23, 2023

This program is as much about improving mentoring skills as it is about improving the research careers of mentees Applicants to the program assess their current strengths and weaknesses as mentors and propose goals for improving their mentoring skills. Grant Foundation.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this post, we explore best communication practices to follow with funders, best grant writing practices for proposals, what to do when updating or repurposing proposals, and more. Knowing grant writing best practices can make or break your application.

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