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Let's Talk About the Problem, Part 1

The Grantsmanship Center

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The heart of program planning is problem analysis. to review and document the problem with both statistics and, if possible, examples. Problem analysis includes the definition of the problem along with why it is happening. Ask who says?

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Let's Talk About the Problem, Part 2

The Grantsmanship Center

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Lets Talk About the Problem, Part 2 (or The Lack of a Program is Not the Problem) Planning programs proactively makes good sense. Along the way, document sources of information, quotes, citations, and other information that answers the four questions.

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Using Your Fundraising CRM Software to Its Full Potential

Blackbaud

This living document for project management has been the collaborative point of focus for our database team. In minutes, a data check query can bring me up to speed with a spreadsheet containing all the organizations CRM goals, projects, and training needs by category.

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Logic Models, in Plain English

The Grantsmanship Center

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking There comes a time when a proposal needs to include a logic model. This is nothing more (or less) than a thoughtful, candid planning process documented in a graphic format. How will we identify and document that the work has been done?

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Getting Past Proposal Writing Blocks

Peak Proposals

By outside reading, we mean conducting desk research on sources beyond the solicitation and internal documents like past proposals and reports. When this happens, the next strategy on our list may serve you better. Do outside reading.

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Crafting Opportunities: Exploring the Grant Writing Process

Allied Grant Writers

Key elements of grant guidelines may include: Eligibility criteria (who can apply) Project scope and objectives Required documents (e.g., Crafting a Compelling Grant Proposal Creating an effective grant proposal hinges on understanding its core components and employing strategic writing techniques.

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Unlocking change: Free access to Candid’s nonprofit resources

Candid

That’s why we freely share our expertise with the sector through a variety of channels: Live and on-demand trainings : Learn about a range of topics from starting a nonprofit to proposal writing, management, governance, sustainability, and transparency.