Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Grant writing is a vital skill for nonprofits, artists, and educators in Atlanta, aimed at securing funding to enhance community projects and initiatives. This blog delves into the nuances of grant writing, exploring best practices, resources, and success stories from the heart of Georgia.

Grant Writing 52

Grant Writing Grants Grant Proposal 52

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Grant writing is a critical skill for securing funding for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, businesses, and individuals. Understanding the average hours for grant writing can help you plan resources, set realistic timelines, and improve your chances of success. Budget Justification: 3-5 hours.

Grant Writing 52

Grant Writing Grants Grant Proposal 52

Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The good news is that I am here to help you navigate this maze and get down to grant writing tips that will help you move the needle by defining which tips are true and valid and which tips are false. There is a way you can write a grant to set your organization up for success during the grant writing phase.

Grant Writing 52

Grant Writing Grants Grant GPC 52

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Understanding the importance of grants not only informs the grant writing process but also motivates individuals to seek grant writing services that can enhance their chances of success. For those looking to familiarize themselves with the basics, reviewing grant writing resources can be beneficial.

Grant Writing 52

Grant Writing Grants Grant Proposal 52

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Decoding Grant Writing Understanding the Basics of Grants Grants are financial awards provided by government agencies, foundations, or corporations that do not require repayment. Understanding what constitutes a grant is essential for applicants.

Grant Writing 52

Grant Writing Proposal Grants Grant 52

Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Grant writing is a critical component of nonprofit fundraising, but it often comes with its own set of challenges. Understanding and addressing these common pain points can significantly enhance your nonprofit’s success in securing grants. Budgeting and Financials 5.1 Time Constraints 1.1 Meeting Deadlines 6.1

Grant Writing 52

Grant Writing Grants Grant Proposal 52

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Introduction to Grant Budgets Understanding the financial aspects of grant applications, particularly budgeting, is essential for both small businesses and non-profits. A well-structured budget can significantly impact the chances of securing funding.

Budget 52

Budget Indirect Cost Grants Grant 52

Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 24, 2025

The writing part of grant writing is a relatively small percentage of the actual work required to win grants at a high level consistently. To someone who is new to writing and submitting grants, the entire grant process can feel convoluted, overwhelming, and tedious. What attachments will we need?

Funding 130

Funding Grants Grant Budget 130

Grant Writing Made Easy

APRIL 23, 2023

While providing excellent grant writing services to your clients is important, it’s also essential to think strategically about how you can increase your revenue. Here are five effective ways to increase your income and achieve your financial goals as a grant writing consultant.

Grant Writing 98

Grant Writing Consulting Consultant Consulting 98

Grant Writer Team

MAY 23, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, most established businesses and nonprofits hire professional grant writers to get the funding they need. They know that grant writing is a time-consuming process, usually best left to someone with the know-how to complete the job and get a favorable response. Grant Consultants are currently trending.

Consulting 117

Consulting Consulting Consultant Grants 117

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Readiness is all about preparing your organization to write a grant proposal and creating a strategy for ensuring you are pursuing the right funding sources to help your organization meet its mission. Here are 5 tips for grant writing readiness. Program/ Project: Describe your program or project in detail.

Grant Writing 105

Grant Writing Readiness Grants Grant 105

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 20, 2024

Pro tip: Streamline the grant application process. Conclusion Grant writing mistake: Organizations who don’t streamline the grant application process. Gratitude is important in the nonprofit and grant writing space. Imagine you want to apply to a foundation where the average grant is $5,000.

Grant Writing 130

Grant Writing Grants Grant Applicant 130

Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 3, 2022

At our most recent Grant Writing Made Easy workshop, we did a deep dive into nonprofit program budgets. Of all the topics I teach inside the course, the budget is the one that students have the most anxiety and confusion around. (By Follow this 3-step process for creating nonprofit program budgets.

Budget 98

Budget Grant Writing Nonprofit Consulting 98

Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

With their seasoned help, GrantWriterTeam’s writers can guide nonprofits through the complexities of grant applications, ensuring each element aligns with the specific requirements of the funder. To that end, GrantWatch is joining in to provide a list of technology-based grants for nonprofits.

Grant Writing 67

Grant Writing Proposal Nonprofit Grants 67

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 3, 2024

With federal grant writing help, our client secured a $2.5 Million HUD grant to address homelessness in HIV population. Every grant writer understands exactly what this means. At Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates, we love to celebrate every one of our clients’ funding accomplishments. The post Securing a $2.5

Federal Grants 130

Federal Grants Grant Writing Grants Grant 130

Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. Shavonn earned the GPC (Grant Professional Certified) credential from the Grant Professionals Certification Institute in 2020 and is a Grant Professionals Association Approved Trainer. Shavonn About Shavonn V.

Grants 52

Grants Grant GPC Grant Writing 52

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Understanding the various types of grants can help applicants focus their search and develop tailored proposals. For those seeking assistance, resources such as grant writing workshops and grant writing services can provide valuable insights into crafting effective applications.

Grant Writing 52

Grant Writing Grants Grant Proposal 52

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Note from Diane: You know how passionate our team is about thinking about your grant management work (your post-award work) to help strengthen your grant applications (your pre-award) work. Its why we partner with MyFedTrainer.com to deliver grant writing supports and training on both the pre-award and post-award side of things.

Finance 52

Finance Grant Management Management Grants 52

Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 13, 2025

Why Winning Grants Will Be Tougher in 2025 A More Competitive Funding Environment With more organizations vying for the same pool of grants, funders are becoming increasingly selective. Doing More with Less Budget constraints and economic pressures are forcing organizations to stretch their resources. Shavonn Need help?

Grants 52

Grants Grant GPC Consulting 52

Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

That’s why thorough planning and budgeting are so important. Consultation Services: Professional assistance with the application can range from $1,000 to $3,000, depending on complexity. Marketing Materials: Budget $500 to $1,500 for printed materials, social media ads, and outreach efforts.

Liability Insurance 67

Liability Insurance Insurance Insurance Scope Of Work 67

Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Instead, many organizations rely on grant dollars to fund a significant portion of their budget. According to the 2022 Grant Professionals Association Salary Survey , grants account for 32% of total revenue for organizations on average. For many smaller organizations, grants are most of their “major gifts”.

Consulting 100

Consulting Consulting Consultant Grants 100

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Organizations are always making miracles happen on tight budgets. Above all, planning for financial sustainability comes down to Budgeting and Expenses: First, sit down with your accountant. Community Service Programs – General maintenance, repairs, and lawn care services impact the monthly budget. Funding For Good, Inc.

Budget 98

Budget Contract Contracts Pass-Through 98

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

This article provides a detailed exploration of the world of grants for churches non profit organizations, highlighting the types of grants available, strategies for identifying and applying for funding, best practices for grant writing , and the challenges associated with grant compliance and reporting.

Funding 52

Funding Grants Grant Proposal 52

Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

While many nonprofits rely on grant funding for a significant portion of revenue, how nonprofits fill their grant writing needs varies significantly from organization to organization. Some nonprofits make grant writing a small part of someone’s job description. Can you hire a seasonal grant writer?

Grants 130

Grants Grant LOI Salary Survey 130

RBW Strategy

MAY 14, 2024

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.

Grant Writing 130

Grant Writing Federal Grants Contract Contracts 130

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Feature Description Purpose Strengthen organizational infrastructure Duration Time-limited; may vary Reporting Progress reports on capacity development Evaluation Measure improved organizational effectiveness Capacity-building grants can significantly impact a nonprofits long-term viability.

Funding 52

Funding Grants Grant Grant Writing 52

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 9, 2025

We wanted to share one possible solution with you, as it has worked well for our team, hoping it might empower you to do your best grants work without feeling overwhelmed or alone in trying to navigate word choice. The post “You Can’t Say That” appeared first on DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services.

Grant Writing 52

Grant Writing Grants Grant Applicant 52

Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 15, 2024

One of the key avenues to secure this funding is through grants. But grant writing is no easy feat. From research proficiency to persuasive writing, from budgeting to relationship building, each skill plays a vital role. In this article, we'll delve into the top grant writing skills.

Grant Writing 52

Grant Writing Grants Grant Proposal 52

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

APRIL 14, 2023

I called the officer, discussed the issue, put together a needed budget amendment, and got permission from the funder – who told us to get moving. The officer asked to revert to our original budget (equipment issues). Don’t let grants stress you out, check out the helpful grant writing services our team has to offer here.

Grant Writing 114

Grant Writing Award Grants Grant 114

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 23, 2023

Many agencies hire a grant consultant to start or help grow their grant portfolio. And while that may seem like a simple solution to your grant woes, a they do not magically appear and take all the work off your plate. So, what should you expect when you hire a grant consultant?

Consulting 59

Consulting Consultant Consulting Grants 59

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 14, 2022

We handle funder site visits, write reports, spend the money, account for said money correctly, and ensure everything we promised in that grant application is delivered on time and managed on budget. No, we cannot do whatever we want with grant funding. Then we do it again. Basically, we are rock stars.

Grants 105

Grants Grant Instrumentl Grant Writing 105

Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 16, 2023

(Originally posted June 2020 and updated October 2023) I've never "met" a nonprofit organization that had an excess of money to spend on hiring staff or paying a consultant. One of the questions I get most often is: " Is it okay to pay a grant writer a percentage of the grant award?" The short answer is "no."

Award 98

Award Grants Grant Grant Writing 98

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 31, 2023

And the more work necessary, the higher the percentage of a nonprofit’s budget will be dedicated to overhead – the essential operations needed to run a nonprofit. DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services, LLC is so excited to be season 6 sponsors for Fundraising HayDay , a podcast about grants and such.

Grant Writing 116

Grant Writing Grant Management Consulting Consultant 116

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 5, 2022

To do this successfully, grant professionals must: Have a high command of the written word, following all the rules of grammar and punctuation. Understand budgets, procurement policies, and financial statements to build a useable and accurate project budget and track all grant expenditures.

Grant Writing 52

Grant Writing Grants Grant Grant Management Software 52

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Most people fall into grant writing almost by chance. Maybe someone recognized your writing skills and voila! Either way, those writing skills drew you in. It makes sense, given the most common way to describe the process is “grant writing” – which only tells part of the story. You were “voluntold.”

Grant Writing 52

Grant Writing Education Grants Grant 52

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The Importance of Professional Grant Writing Services Grant writing plays a crucial role in securing funding for non-profit organizations. Professional grant writing services offer expertise and resources that can significantly enhance the likelihood of obtaining grant money.

Grant Writing 52

Grant Writing Grants Grant Proposal 52

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 7, 2022

But the fact is, successfully securing and implementing grant funding takes time and effort; to be successful in the business of grants, you need to put equal emphasis on the 5 Rs of Grant Writing : Readiness, Research, Relationships, wRiting, and Reporting. Download our free Grant Research Guidebook.

Grants 106

Grants Grant Grant Writing Grantstation 106