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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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 15, 2024

So, are you ready to up your fundraising and development goals for 2024 by securing grant funding? Organizational development plays a crucial role in the process of becoming grant-ready by providing the foundation and framework necessary to effectively pursue and manage grant funding.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2021

Last year many arts and culture nonprofits struggling to cope with closures and restrictions in the wake of COVID-19 were able to take advantage of multiple relief grants and funding, chief among them funds made available through the CARE Act and forgivable loans that were part of the Paycheck Protection Program (known as ‘PPP’).

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 21, 2022

Are you struggling to get the grant funding you need? Most of the grant writing advice out there elevates one or two actions as quick fixes. I want to help you break out of the quick fix mindset and start building a winning grant strategy. Let’s talk about it.

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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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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 5, 2022

When I founded my grant writing consultancy back in 2015, I knew that I wanted to serve the small nonprofits that make a big impact in our communities. I’m tired of 90% of the funding out there going to the top 2.7% (in annual revenue) of nonprofits. I want to help you get the grant funding you need and deserve.

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Red Tape Busters

JANUARY 26, 2024

Are you ready to take your organisation’s funding potential to the next level? Whether you’re a nonprofit, a small business, or an individual with a brilliant idea, securing grants can be a game-changer. It involves several key elements that can significantly impact the success of your grant applications.

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Professional Grant Writers

MAY 14, 2024

The grant writing world is wide and diverse. There are scores of funders, foundations, and groups seeking funding for all manner of activities. The post What are the four types of grants? appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Several years ago, I worked with a nonprofit client who had received funding from a particular foundation many times in the past. This extra step can make the difference between receiving funding and being rejected. As grant professionals, we must ensure that our clients’ projects match the funder’s goals.

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Professional Grant Writers

APRIL 18, 2023

Grant writing can be a time-consuming and complex process, and many organizations opt to hire a grant writer to help them secure funding. The post How much does it cost to hire a grant writer? appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 2, 2023

I’m coming at you today with some real talk about my journey running this crazy, amazing venture – Grant Writing Made Easy. Eight years of grant consulting, developing online education courses , drinking way too much coffee, and learning a whole bunch of lessons along the way. But let me give you the lowdown.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 19, 2023

Introduction In the world of nonprofits, grant writing is both a lifeline and a challenge. Despite its crucial role in securing funds, the process can be time-consuming and often requires a considerable amount of creativity and meticulous detail. Ready to totally revolutionize your grant writing process?

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 27, 2022

There are some grant writing experts and instructors who believe that the key to getting grant funding is to… …Do more. In my grant writing consulting work, I take an entirely different approach. The post The 3-Step Framework for Getting Grant Funding appeared first on Grant Writing Made Easy.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

As we all begin planning for 2023, I want you to pause for a moment and consider how more grant funding could change your day-to-day nonprofit operations. And I’m talking about more funding. More funding makes a lot possible for organizations. What could you accomplish with more grant funding?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 24, 2022

Anytime I lead a grant writing workshop, I always ask the attendees to share their grant experience – whether they’ve been a grant professional for years and are looking for a refresher or if they’ve been voluntold that grants are now under their preview. Take the time ensure your organization is grant ready.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

When applying for grants, demonstrating a clear, measurable impact and a strong Return on Investment (ROI) can make all the difference. While nonprofits often wait to assess impact after funding is secured, evaluating impact potential before submitting a grant proposal can significantly strengthen your application.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

I spent many years as a successful grant professional and managed grants that were not from public sources. But managing publicly funded grants is not the same. I had to flesh out the grants management infrastructure for federal and other public funds. What grants has it received and how were they funded?

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

According to Pamela Jacques, MS, CPW, CHES, manager of Grants Administration at Kettering Health in Kettering, Ohio, here are eight things you need to know to get started. To get started: Before applying for grants, assess your organization’s level of grant readiness. Who implemented the program/grant funded activities?

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Grant Writer Team

JULY 25, 2024

The nonprofits who set the pace are those who choose the right grant-writing partner. It takes time, hard work, and, most importantly, funding. Funding can be hard to come by, especially for a nonprofit. If an organization is determined to succeed, they can find the funding they need. There are over 1.5

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 17, 2023

Have you ever felt like you’re navigating a complicated maze when it comes to grant writing? Artificial Intelligence (AI) What if we told you that a proven strategy exists that can halve your grant writing time and significantly increase your success rate—and that this method is absolutely free?

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 30, 2022

I want to help you write successful grants because I know the work you do matters. And I know that a lot of the grant writing advice out there isn’t going to get you the results you want. Instead, I want you to take a moment to consider your grant strategy. Because it’s piecemeal. Save your spot!

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 2, 2010

Today’s blog post comes from my friend Betsy Baker, a grant-writing consultant and teacher. As a grant writing consultant for the past 8 years for a variety of nonprofit clients, I often run into the eager beaver convinced that I can find them the “magic” grant that will alleviate all their financial woes.

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Tech Soup

JULY 9, 2015

How to Be Grant Ready: A Step-By-Step Guide CharityHowTo / Webinar / Fee: $87. Ask The Expert: Finding Funding for Technology Projects NTEN / Webinar #NTENlearn / Fee: Free / Members Only. How to Master the 3 R's of Grant Writing: Research, Relationships, and Writing CharityHowTo / Webinar / Fee: $77.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

And, instead of making up programs to fit grant announcements, systematizing your grantseeking means knowing exactly how much funding you need for each program, how much you’ve already asked for, and how much you’ve been awarded. It means knowing the exact opportunities you will apply for to fund each program. Get the Roadmap!

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2022

If you’re ready to take the next steps toward being successful with grants, I want to invite you to my free training, “The 3-Step Framework for Getting Grant Funding.” The post What every small nonprofit leader needs to know appeared first on Grant Writing Made Easy.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 1, 2022

Today I want to share why you need to take the time to track your grant pipeline (and by that I mean all the opportunities you want to apply for, the ones you have applied for, the ones you’ve been awarded, and even the ones you had rejected). with grants. And one of these actions is tracking your grant pipeline. It’s FREE! ?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

*Diane’s note: You are used to our team talking about how both pre-award and post-award work connect to create an organization’s overall grant readiness. In fact, we were just talking about this in our most recent webinar about How to Be Exceptionally Grant Ready with Lucy Morgan from MyFedTrainer.com. Accounting Tools.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! Also, getting a grant means a funder values your nonprofit and trusts you’ll put their money to good use. Now, if you’re not quite ready to go after grants, that’s ok! For one, it’s usually a lot of money.

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 14, 2024

Mission Creep Organizations often see grant funding as an opportunity to launch a new program. The GPA code of ethics requires all solicitation materials are “accurate and correctly reflect” the organization’s mission and use of funds. The ethical considerations depend on which came first – the chicken or the egg.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 14, 2023

With the windfall of federal funds flowing down from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), new grant programs announcements are constantly popping up and shifting carefully planned annual funding strategies. The initial focus understandably falls on securing the funds.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 1, 2022

Grant rejections are valuable feedback too. Keep these on your master spreadsheet with all the grants you apply for. Record important information like when you applied, how much you asked for, and the category of funding (or if it was for a specific program, which program it was) that you applied for. I’ll take it!

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 31, 2024

March Madness is in full swing, and all this talk about competition and brackets makes me think about how grant writing relates. Grants, much like professional sports, are competitive, and increasingly so. To be competitive, your grant team must train and prepare to advance through the rounds and win awards.

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Assel Grant Services

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

government or private grants, individual donations, in-kind gifts, volunteers) to achieve their missions, and small organizations often grapple with how to compete in a market publicly dominated by their larger counterparts. The six-session course focuses on key elements that will prepare a new or small organization for grant readiness.

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Professional Grant Writers

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Nonprofits win grants by designing programs funders trust. A strong programnot just a good proposaldrives funding success. The post Winning grants through effective nonprofit program design appeared first on Professional Grant Writers. Grantors prioritize sustainability, measurable impact, and.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Will you need more funding? The post A guide to nonprofit end-of-year success appeared first on Grant Writing Made Easy. Now is the time to start thinking about it. If you want to expand your programs or build your team, think about the resources you will need to accomplish that. And I want to help you get there.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Currently, the Learn and Grow series is a wonderful resource to enhance my practical experience, particularly in helping non-profit leaders understand what it takes to be grant-ready. The non-profit world is struggling as it emerges from the pandemic and funding programs and projects become more competitive.

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Professional Grant Writers

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Across a range of sectors, grant funding can be a critical factor in turning visions into reality. And professional grant proposal writing services. The post What is included in grant proposal writing services? appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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