Grant Training Center

AUGUST 21, 2023

Grant writing expertise can be a valuable asset when you’re seeking a job. Even if the job itself is not directly related to grant writing, many of the skills you develop in writing and implementing grants strongly relate to superior job attributes.

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This is their chance to define a specific project they would like to see funded. The second thing you absolutely have to do is schedule your grant writing chores for the year ahead. As a new grant writer, I always put this information into an Excel spreadsheet. It is a terrific exercise for this time of year.

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Grant writing is a vital skill for local nonprofits seeking funding to support their missions. This blog will explore key strategies and tips to enhance your grant writing skills, helping your organization to secure the funding it deserves. Funders want to know how their investment aligns with their values.

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

When a new grant-seeker starts applying for grants they are often like a deer in the headlights wondering where to begin. However, keep in mind, with hard work and a lot of passion anyone can write a grant. Funding sources can receive thousands of grant applications, so it is critical that you stand out.

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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.

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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.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This change affects nonprofit organizations by increasing the overall budget for staff salaries. This change might mean more nonprofits see budget shortfalls in the coming year. Foundation funding for staff could be used to bridge this gap in funding. How Will This Change Impact Foundation Funding For Staff And Overall?

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Professional Relationships in Grant Writing When it comes to professional relationships—particularly in grant writing—the same principles apply. At Think and Ink Grant Consulting, we emphasize the importance of stewardship. However, neglecting stewardship can hurt future funding opportunities.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 11, 2024

If you are a grant writer aiming to advance your grant writing career or a nonprofit leader striving to sustain your organization, this guide is for you. Here are five actionable strategies to enhance your grant writing expertise today: 1. Its where I significantly advanced my own grant writing career.

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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. These funds are often depleted quickly, so act immediately when opportunities are announced. Funding For Good, Inc.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

One of the questions I get the most from y’all is whether I know of any nonprofit start-up grants. The need for nonprofit start-up funding is huge, and today’s post is your guide to finding it. What other sources of nonprofit start-up funding exist? One prime avenue for nonprofit start-up funding is individual donations.

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Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In the nonprofit world, securing funding is a critical task. 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.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2024

Candid Learning ’s webinars on grant writing are among the most popular among our training courses. To further support your work, here’s a collection of articles with grant writing tips that combine innovative approaches with proven strategies. Four common grant proposal documents (free samples included).

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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

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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. The answer might surprise you.

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Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Writing grants is a specialized skill and an excellent way to boost your knowledge and credibility with potential clients is to earn a grant writing certification. Well-written grant applications play an important role in securing funding for various projects and initiatives. Anyone can be a grant writer.

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Red Tape Busters

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

When it comes to writing grants, it is important that your proposal stands out from the rest. There are a few things you can do to ensure that your grant writing is of the highest quality and stands out from the competition. Second, ensure you have a clear and realistic budget. Why Stand Out When Grant Writing?

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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.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

If hearing about nonprofit budgets makes you cringe a little ( or a lot ), keep reading. In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. We’ve got you.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

OCTOBER 30, 2022

This is my favorite holiday, and in honor, I’m sharing 10 grant writing tips to help you make sure your grants aren’t the scariest thing this spooky season. #1: 1: Keep a grant prospect sheet & update it regularly. One of the best things you can do is to make time regularly to search for grant opportunities.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 12, 2024

Other School Funding Sources: Grant Proposal Writing 101 How to Obtain Funds for Your School with Grant Writing. Grant writing is a supplemental way to raise funds for non-profit organizations and schools. Grant writing and fundraising have differing pros, cons, methods, and outcomes.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Grant funding is an essential part of fundraising for nonprofit organizations. In fact, according to the 2022 Grant Professionals Association Salary Survey , grants account for 32% of total revenue for organizations on average. Some nonprofits make grant writing a small part of someone’s job description.

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Just Write Grants

APRIL 23, 2024

Picture this: It's Friday afternoon, and you're staring down a grant deadline. Grant writing might be part of your job, but let's face it, with everything else on your plate, it probably doesn't get the focused time it needs. Grant deadlines wait for no one, so let's cut to the chase.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Despite our opinions on Jerry McGuire, this is all too often the expectation with stakeholders when it comes to grant funding. A key component of successfully securing grant funding lies within good funder research. This will help you determine what the appropriate amount of funding the request should be.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 31, 2023

Picture a world without the YMCA, Doctors Without Borders, American Heart Society, Compassion International, Feeding America, World Wildlife Fund, Smithsonian Institution, and the Red Cross. Instead, they fund nonprofits that align with their mission. Nonprofits hire program staff, implement programs, and serve those in need.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 28, 2024

Securing funding can often feel like an uphill battle in nonprofits’ fluctuating economic landscape. Tough times call for strategic measures, and mastering the art of grant writing is more crucial than ever. Why Is This Considered a Tough Time for Nonprofit Funding?

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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. JustGrants).

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JUNE 5, 2024

When should you use AI in grant writing? When should you avoid using AI in grant writing? What can an AI writer do that a human grant writer can’t? Before reading this article, I strongly recommend that you learn a little bit about how AI writing platforms work. This is what it takes to win grant dollars.

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Red Tape Busters

AUGUST 22, 2023

The process of writing a grant can be daunting, but with these 10 tips, you can make the process a little easier and increase your chances of success. Define Your Goals Setting goals is an important first step in successful grant writing submissions. What are you trying to achieve with your writing?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

APRIL 14, 2023

I lost my first grant award within six months of a new job. The first grant I wrote for the police department was awarded pretty quickly. The police officer running the program was so excited, and I knew he would take the grant-funded program and run with it. I thought we were back on track.

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Just Write Grants

MARCH 13, 2024

Grant writing can be a battle against the clock and self-doubt. So, put an end to all-nighters and lukewarm coffee — let's dive into some of my favorite grant-writing tools! Streamlining the Process Tired of juggling grant research, deadlines, and scattered proposal drafts? The struggle is real, my friends.

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 16, 2023

With the level of experience and the time commitment necessary to be successful at grant writing, it can be tempting to look for alternative ways to compensate a freelance grant writer. One of the questions I get most often is: " Is it okay to pay a grant writer a percentage of the grant award?"

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 14, 2022

In case you have never met a grant pro, here’s a sampling of what I’m talking about. My friend Laura works for Habitat for Humanity and funds the building of homes for families. We match the right funding programs to our organization’s programming. No, we cannot do whatever we want with grant funding.

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Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Ever feel like you’re stuck on the sidelines of grant writing? Picture this: You dive into the grant game, firing off the same template to different funders, only to be hit with a wave of rejection letters. That is to say, a solid game plan to help you win your grant. ” You need a game changer.

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Red Tape Busters

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Grant writing is an invaluable skill for organizations and individuals that are seeking additional resources to support their causes or projects. If you’re new to grant writing or just need a refresher, then this article is for you! What is Grant Writing?

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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.

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Strategic Grants

MARCH 20, 2024

When a funder invites your organisation to reapply year on year for project funding, it shows you’re a trusted partner. By submitting robust and transparent funding reports complete with outcomes data, full expenditure breakdown and comprehensive project delivery details. The result?

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