The Grantsmanship Center

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Category: Agency Management Proposal Writing and Grantseeking One of the inescapable truths about proposal writing and grants funding is the time it sometimes takes for a funder to make up its mind. There is very little nonprofits can do to influence the pace of funding decisions. Absolutely.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

At Candid, we recognize that nonprofit leaders and fundraising professionals, particularly those working at small or under-resourced organizations, need access to the nonprofit training and resources that equip them to do good. Introduction to Proposal Writing. Creating a Sound Proposal Budget.

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Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

If you're a passionate nonprofit hero drowning in a sea of grant paperwork, this guide is for you! Forget wrangling hyperactive kittens – let's transform that chaos into funding zen with some of my favorite grant management best practices. Stay updated on funding priorities and connect with potential allies. Don't go it alone!

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The Grantsmanship Center

JANUARY 17, 2024

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking As the developer, writer and steward of funding proposals , you might consider approaching 2024 with new ideas and new energy for the task. Resolve to try harder to listen to the ultimate end users of your programs —the clients your nonprofit was created to serve.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Even if you write a perfect grant proposal, it still might not get funded—simply because there is so much competition. There are lots of reasons your proposal might get turned down. But a grant proposal rejection letter presents opportunity, too. Was there something I did wrong in my proposal?”

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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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The Grantsmanship Center

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking There comes a time when a proposal needs to include a logic model. A nonprofit might get funded to offer classes in resume writing. A logic model is a picture of how your program is intended to work. This is one way to think it through.

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Peak Proposals

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

It's always a good idea to look weekly, if not daily, for funding opportunity announcements that might be a good fit for your organization. However, if you are not careful, you can end up putting too much emphasis on finding funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) over other grant-seeking activities. It's a task, not a strategy.

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Our blog posts typically focus on grant strategies for nonprofit institutions. The topic is research funding. However, many of the principles will also apply to researchers based outside of the US as well as to nonprofits. In addition, we hope you’ll share in the comment section any tips you have for finding research funding.

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The Grantsmanship Center

AUGUST 29, 2023

Category: Grants Management Proposal Writing and Grantseeking I t’s not common, but sometimes a nonprofit comes to the end of a program grant with some money that is unspent. This might happen if the program didn’t start on time, or the nonprofit has raised money from other sources (e.g.

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Candid

JULY 12, 2022

Many people have amazing ideas for creating a nonprofit or public-benefit project, but aren’t sure how to get started or find funding. Fiscal sponsorship is when a nonprofit organization agrees to assume legal and financial oversight for a charitable activity or project that does not have its own tax-exempt status.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 15, 2024

Author Bio: Christine Lauren is a biracial/bicultural development consultant with over 20 years of experience in strategic fund development and complex proposal writing. Connect with her at www.christinelauren.com.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The university course catalog includes this description of the grant course: Writing Grant Proposals is designed for students who hope to enter professional careers requiring knowledge of grant writing. Evaluate and critically assess sources and use the conventions of attribution and citation correctly.

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The Grantsmanship Center

AUGUST 21, 2023

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking You’ve done your research and submitted a very well-written, well-documented proposal for a grant. Instead, you get one of those “we salute you for your good work and we wish you well in your pursuit of funding” rejections. But you don’t.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 11, 2024

In the world of grant writing, collaboration and community can significantly enhance your journey towards securing funds and making a difference. The process of finding, writing, and managing grants can be daunting, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Their expertise is invaluable in helping you refine your skills.

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Peak Proposals

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Nonprofits are always told to diversify their revenue streams. The question is, can all nonprofits successfully pursue diversification? Some diversification is going to be required if your organization depends on grant funding because funders typically cap the amount of money that can go toward general operating expenses.

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The Grantsmanship Center

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Hardly anybody remembers John Venn, a British mathematician from the late 1800s. This is no guarantee of funding—there are a whole lot of other factors that go into a successful request (e.g. location, timing, size of the request, etc.).

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Like climbing a mountain, it helps to have a path to follow to reach its summit, or in this case, a map of sorts to guide you to your desired destination—a compelling proposal that unlocks funding to advance your mission-driven work. The post How to write a winning grant proposal appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Grants can give a group or business the chance to make a major difference on their community that they would otherwise be unable to fund. Writing excellent grant submissions, on the other hand, might feel like going into a complicated and lengthy maze with a lot of things to consider. What is Grant Writing? What are Grants?

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Grants can give a group or business the chance to make a major difference on their community that they would otherwise be unable to fund. Writing excellent grant submissions, on the other hand, might feel like going into a complicated and lengthy maze with a lot of things to consider. What is Grant Writing? What are Grants?

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Allied Grant Writers

APRIL 15, 2021

Almost every organization has now embraced expanding their funding base through grant proposals. However, you have to ensure that you do not harbor unrealistic initial expectations of what grants and funding agencies can provide. Starting the process of looking for the right funding agency can be an overwhelming task.

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Allied Grant Writers

APRIL 15, 2021

Almost every organization has now embraced expanding their funding base through grant proposals. However, you have to ensure that you do not harbor unrealistic initial expectations of what grants and funding agencies can provide. Starting the process of looking for the right funding agency can be an overwhelming task.

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Peak Proposals

MAY 3, 2020

If your organization needs funding (and what organization doesn’t?), you have three primary options for raising funds: 1) you can solicit donations from individuals, 2) you can submit proposals to foundations and government agencies to receive grant funding, or 3) you can hold fundraising campaigns and community events to collect donations.

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Grant Writer Team

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Grant writers are responsible for researching, identifying, and applying for funds from various organizations, foundations, and corporations. How well a grant writer understands the process of researching and writing grants is critical. How do you ensure that the budget proposed in a grant application is achievable?

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Candid

MARCH 1, 2022

If you want to delve even deeper into government proposal writing, check out my books: Writing to Win Government Grants: A Must-Have for your Fundraising Toolbox and Writing to Win Government Grants: The Workbook. . Transcript: Writing grant proposals is a time-intensive process, and it can often feel repetitive.

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Just Write Grants

MARCH 13, 2024

These tools offer centralized hubs to streamline your workflow and ensure a smooth grant writing experience. Let's explore some popular options: Fluxx : This cloud-based platform is built specifically for foundations and nonprofits. ,, Fluxx helps streamline grantmaking, from researching opportunities (filtering by keywords, location, etc.)

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

This is going to be a longer blog post than I normally write. But it’s going to be absolutely packed with my best tips, strategies, and hacks for finding, writing, and editing grant proposals that get funded. And definitely go out of your way to Google and look for new funding sources regularly.

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Just Write Grants

APRIL 18, 2023

Picture this: you've just received the news that your organization has the opportunity to apply for a grant that could fund your dream project. You have to submit a killer proposal in just a few short weeks. With a limited staff and funding, every minute counts. If this scenario strikes fear in your heart, you're not alone.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Identifying potent ial funding sources that align with your nonprofit's or library's mission is a constant challenge. The Foundation Center is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to connect people who want to change the world with the resources they need to do so. About the Foundation Center.

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Grant Writer Team

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Becoming a grant writer puts you in the unique position of helping nonprofits secure the funding they need for programs that have a positive effect on society. Nonprofits. With your creativity, strong writing skills, and a genuine desire to help others, you can make a tangible impact in the world around you.

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Grant Writer Team

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A well-written, award-winning grant proposal illustrates why a cause is qualified for funding. While these tasks are critical, research shows that those who incorporate passion when grant writing are awarded more grants. About GrantWriterTeam Are you a nonprofit or small business in need of some help?

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Allied Grant Writers

JULY 19, 2021

Getting funded is not an easy job, since competition is tougher than before. So knowing how to write a grant that can convince funders to fund your cause is important. Just like other grant seekers, you might think that writing and submitting proposals and requirements are enough. Where do you allot the funds?

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Allied Grant Writers

JULY 19, 2021

Getting funded is not an easy job, since competition is tougher than before. So knowing how to write a grant that can convince funders to fund your cause is important. Just like other grant seekers, you might think that writing and submitting proposals and requirements are enough. Where do you allot the funds?

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Peak Proposals

APRIL 30, 2023

Work on a Project for a Nonprofit or Academic Institution By far, the most common way that people learn how to write grant proposals is by working for a program at a nonprofit or academic institution that is wholly or partially dependent on grant funding for its operations.

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Peak Proposals

OCTOBER 31, 2020

However, hiring an external proposal writer is not always the solution, and hiring a proposal writer is also no guarantee that your grant proposal will be funded. In fact, since the overwhelming majority of proposals are not funded, the odds are against you regardless of who writes your proposals.

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Allied Grant Writers

MAY 10, 2015

Any person can ask other parties for a grant for personal, nonprofit, or business purposes but not all can get funding. Submitting funding requests to a grantor that does not fund your project type is just a waste of time, money, effort, and energy. Most grantmakers post funding guidelines on their websites.

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Allied Grant Writers

MAY 10, 2015

Any person can ask other parties for a grant for personal, nonprofit, or business purposes but not all can get funding. Submitting funding requests to a grantor that does not fund your project type is just a waste of time, money, effort, and energy. Most grantmakers post funding guidelines on their websites.

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