Remove Consultant Remove Grants Calendar Remove Proposal
article thumbnail

Navigating Nonprofit Grant Writing: Common Pain Points and How to Overcome Them

Just Write Grants

Challenge One of the most significant pain points in grant writing is the time commitment required. Crafting a compelling proposal demands thorough research, meticulous writing, and often, coordination with various team members. Understanding Grant Guidelines 2.1 Misalignment or errors in the budget can jeopardize your proposal.

article thumbnail

4 Ways Effective Grant Management Impacts Nonprofit Finances

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

Budgeting Creating a grant budget that aligns with your nonprofits annual budget is essential for maintaining financial stability and ensuring resources are distributed effectively. Many grantmakers request a proposed budget along with grant applications to show youre thinking about these goals from the start.

Finance 52
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

10+ Top Fundraising Consulting Firms: Find the Best Partner!

Fundly

10+ Top Fundraising Consulting Firms: Find the Best Partner! Similarly, when your nonprofit organization has a problem it cant solve on its own, your best bet is to turn to a nonprofit consulting firm! But one of the most common types of consulting nonprofits seek is fundraising consulting.

article thumbnail

Stop Chasing Grant Money

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

Over the years, I have learned that our number one job as grant professionals is educating up. And by that, I mean teaching your boss, board members, and colleagues what grants can and cannot do. And the next time someone shows up with a grant, you “just have to write” ask a few questions before moving forward. If yes, then….

Grant 59
article thumbnail

Planning for Success: How Nonprofits Can Best Prepare for Grant Writing in 2025

Just Write Grants

Nonprofits should be prepared to demonstrate data-driven results and outcomes in their proposals. Embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) DEI is becoming a critical factor in grant decisions. Ensure your nonprofit’s DEI efforts are well-documented and highlighted in your grant proposals. Enhance Proposal Quality 4.1

article thumbnail

Rest and Reset: Strategies for anti-burnout by Kellie Brungard, GPC

Assel Grant Services

Taking every new opportunity – create a process to identify a good prospect to avoid jumping at every new opportunity when the grant calendar is already full. Create a go, no-go matrix to evaluate new grant opportunities that will help inform leadership or board members when it’s not a good fit.

Burnout 78
article thumbnail

Ready for Reset? So Is Your Grant Strategy by Tracey Diefenbach, GPC

Assel Grant Services

My process starts with gathering essential materials including: (1) Agency’s updated strategic plan, (2) Agency’s updated annual budget, and (3) Last year’s grant calendar. Whether working as a consultant with various clients or as an in-house grant professional with one agency, I begin my process with the same strategy.