Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MARCH 21, 2023

At any rate, a film like this reminds us that one of the most important secrets of success for grant writers is to blow away the funder. After they have read your application, they should be in awe of your charity and what you are doing. For us, the sign of truly great grant applications is the feeling that we have had an epiphany.

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll break down these three types of grants, explain their unique characteristics, and offer guidance on how to use them effectively. Capital Grants 1.1 Definition and Purpose Capital grants are funds specifically designated for the acquisition, construction, or renovation of physical assets.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The rest of the field will be hot on your heels, and some may catch you, but definitely not all, and your competitive advantage by starting early is seen by all as you cross the finish line. Then they point at you and say, BUT, before I do that, YOU get to start NOW before the rest of the field.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

On rare occasions, a funder is so convinced by a Letter of Inquiry that the fit is just right, and they’ll write you a check without additional information or supporting documents. Grant writing doesn’t get any better than that! But trust me when I say those are extremely rare instances.

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Allied Grant Writers

MAY 17, 2021

How Government Grants Work Grants from the government aren’t merely handed out; they have to be applied for. Obtaining a government grant is a very difficult task. The application process is lengthy, and applicants must explain how the funding will help the local community or the general public.

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Allied Grant Writers

MAY 17, 2021

How Government Grants Work Grants from the government aren’t merely handed out; they have to be applied for. Obtaining a government grant is a very difficult task. The application process is lengthy, and applicants must explain how the funding will help the local community or the general public.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

No matter how you evaluate the program, the funder definitely wants to know details that dovetail into the rest of your application. DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services, LLC is so excited to be season 6 sponsors for Fundraising HayDay , a podcast about grants and such.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Or an individual nonprofit staffer (like you) might have a goal to “gain a grant writing certification” or something similar. I’ve also included some short definitions and examples to keep you or other members of your team from getting confused on how to create great goals, objectives, and outcomes.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2021

This pot of funding is being referred to as ‘ Save Our Stages’ grants (or SoS, for short) and funding will cover many of the same costs as are eligible under PPP loans. However, there are definitely differences between the 2 funds that you should understand before pursuing one.

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Grant Writer Team

JULY 18, 2024

We understand that the decision to hire a grant writer depends on various factors unique to each grant seeker; the most important of which is what’s best for the seeker’s specific needs. In addition, many grant writers will also follow up with funders as well. Do You Need a Grant Writer?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 20, 2023

The very definition of a catchphrase, right? Grant writers and fundraising should be or should strive to become the experts in the proposal they’re tackling, the appeal letter they’re crafting, the gala they’re organizing, the progress report they’re drafting…you get the picture. Here are some general categories to get you started.

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Just Write Grants

AUGUST 17, 2023

But to make these dreams a reality, one pivotal question often arises: "Is it worth hiring a grant writer?". Deciphering the Grant Writing Terrain Grant writing is more than just filling forms and ticking boxes; it's a complex and competitive landscape that requires a certain level of expertise to navigate successfully.

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Think and Ink Grants

MAY 4, 2024

Although applying for federal grants may be tempting, they are definitely not for every nonprofit organization. Winning grants for nonprofits offered by government agencies do take time. Here are six clear signs that federal grants may not be for you - at least for now, anyway. Not all federal grants require a match.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 28, 2023

I’ve written grants, primarily federal grants, for more than 30 years, but my love is creative writing. Some might see creative writing as antithetical to federal grant writing. After all, we’re not writing fiction, and we can’t make things up. Have you ever used humor in a grant application?

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Conducting research to find grants and funding opportunities is definitely the place to start if you want to be successful at getting grants and separating yourself from the strugglers. Grant Gopher is for U.S. Their “Lite” version offers you access to grantmakers in their database currently accepting applications.

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Grant Training Center

MARCH 30, 2020

To shift the structure of a sentence alters the meaning as definitely and inflexibly as the position of a camera alters the meaning of the object photographed.” ” Gopen and Swan’s seminal article “The Science of Scientific Writing” cites research showing that readers interpret your writing based on six expectations.

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 13, 2021

If your organization works on an issue where there are a lot of active funders, that definitely helps. We know it can be frustrating to hear that there’s not a simple answer to the question, “Where should I apply for grant funding?”. It’s not all bad news though. What do you think? Do you have a different take on these topics?

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

A “Throwback Tuesday” post to one of my most popular grant writing guides. It's my complete A-Z guide to grant writing 101. Grant writing is half art, half science. First and foremost, work on your writing skills. This week I'm doing something a little different. And you will get it down.

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Fundly

MAY 18, 2021

That’s why many organizations turn to Google Grant agencies. They’ll handle everything from the initial application and keyword research to ongoing account management. That way, you can make the most of your grant money. Do some research and look for grants in your area that you might qualify for.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

JANUARY 22, 2024

.” So, when congress finally reconciles the different versions of the FY 2024 budget passed in December by the Senate and House, there will be a deluge of RFPs published quickly, with grant-writing chaos ensuing. ” Sometimes it does, but it seems that most of the time, it doesn’t. an educated guess).

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 14, 2024

Most people have four to six key strengths that are applicable to nonprofit fundraising. For instance, if someone has “talking on the phone” in a category below the line, you definitely don’t want to ask them to call monthly donors to thank them. Stick with things you are good at right now. Your list shouldn’t be long. Feeling stuck?

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Candid

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Heres what you told us, along with a few articles that offer a deeper dive into each of the items on this nonprofit wish list: #3: Less paperwork for grants (14%) We know nonprofits are often overburdened by long, complicated, customized grant applications and reporting that require hours and hours of staff timeeven for small grant amounts.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In the 2023 Foundation Giving Forecast Survey , 90% of respondents awarded some general operating support (GOS) in 2022, but fewer than 5% said all their grants were GOS. Definitions of GOS varied by foundation, however, and many werent tracking those grants. How to ask your long-term funders for more money.

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