article thumbnail

Key Takeaways for the GWBC Session as a Seasoned Grant Professional

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

The prior is a listing of all funding opportunities from the government – ever! Diane shared helpful resources that I hadn’t come across in the past! Just a brief sampling includes two tools for prospect research: www.sam.gov and www.usaspending.gov.

article thumbnail

Good, Better, Best: Three Tips for Transforming a Mediocre Grant Proposal into a Great One

Peak Proposals

If you view grant proposals primarily as a way to request money to do what your organization has already decided it wants to do, your mindset is more aligned with requesting cash donations from individuals than submitting a proposal to a formal entity like a foundation or government agency. Example timeline. is the U.S.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

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

article thumbnail

Good, Better, Best: Three Tips for Transforming a Mediocre Grant Proposal into a Great One

Peak Proposals

If you view grant proposals primarily as a way to request money to do what your organization has already decided it wants to do, your mindset is more aligned with requesting cash donations from individuals than submitting a proposal to a formal entity like a foundation or government agency. is the U.S.

article thumbnail

Organizational Development in Becoming Grant-Ready

Grant Professionals Association

This entails creating clear program logic models, outcomes frameworks, and evaluation plans that align with the organization's mission and vision.Partnerships and Collaborations: It cannot be emphasized enough that building partnerships and collaborations with other organizations, stakeholders, and funders is crucial.

article thumbnail

Six Signs Your Nonprofit Isn't Ready to Apply for Federal Grants

Think and Ink Grants

Winning grants for nonprofits offered by government agencies do take time. Reporting requirements for federal and some government grants require the right people and systems for proper grant management. Reporting requirements for federal and some government grants require the right people and systems for proper grant management.

article thumbnail

Maximizing Grant Writing Success: The Importance of Starting Federal Grants Early

Think and Ink Grants

Government agencies typically adhere to predictable patterns when announcing grant opportunities. This includes: Crafting a comprehensive logic model to outline the program's intricacies and engage diverse organizational departments. So, how does one determine the opportune moment to commence the grant writing journey?

article thumbnail

Software for Program Evaluation: What's Your Organization's Strategy?

Tech Soup

There is a wealth of resources out there for a nonprofit looking to design a logic model or define indicators, and lots of smart people have plenty to say about program evaluation as a discipline. Pulling Existing Data.