Professional Grant Writers

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Grant writing success is the unicorn of the nonprofit world. Any experienced grant writer knows well the frustrations, struggles, and challenges that come. The post How to run a successful grant writing program appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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Professional Grant Writers

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Grant writing is extremely competitive; even the best prepared organizations often fail. The post The 4 most common grant writing mistakes appeared first on Professional Grant Writer. To increase your chances of success, here are four of the.

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Professional Grant Writers

JULY 18, 2023

The post Use data to strengthen your grant writing appeared first on Professional Grant Writer. All nonprofits and their programs should track basic demographics of clients that participate in their programs at a bare minimum. More and more.

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 8, 2025

Before taking GPAs Next Level Federal Grants Training (NLFGT) course, my approach to federal grants could best be described as the sink or swim method. NLFGT is a year-long training course taught by the federal grant whisperer Cheryl Kester that is designed for both experienced and newbie grants professionals.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 8, 2024

While board members play an important role in assuring agency finances and grant funds are treated ethically, they are also partially responsible for resource development that is, ensuring their organization has the resources needed to fulfill its mission. certifications, grant agreements). Offer to make connections and introductions.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

MARCH 4, 2021

They have several grant opportunities each year and most arts nonprofits usually want a piece of that pie. Of course, whether or not you actually get a piece depends on several factors and to give you a better understanding of those and a better shot at an eventual award, I want to break down how to get started with NEA grants today.

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RBW Strategy

JUNE 3, 2024

RBW Strategy has partnered with Maryland Nonprofits since 2020 on several grant projects and grant trainings, to support the organization, component organizations under its umbrella, and its member entities. All of this support has helped build the organization’s grant-seeking capacity.

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Tech Soup

JULY 22, 2022

For most nonprofits, the grant writing season never actually ends. As you complete one grant proposal, you may have to write another. In truth, the grant writing season is more of a cycle than anything else.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO I’m thrilled to announce the release of my debut book, The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO. The narrative begins with my early days as an NYC Department educator, securing my initial grant, and evolving into a successful grant writer.

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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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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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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Most people fall into grant writing almost by chance. Maybe someone recognized your writing skills and voila! Either way, those writing skills drew you in. It makes sense, given the most common way to describe the process is “grant writing” – which only tells part of the story. You were “voluntold.”

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Professional Grant Writers

MAY 14, 2024

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

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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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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

A “Throwback Tuesday” post to one of my most popular grant writing guides. It's my complete A-Z guide to grant writing 101. This is going to be a longer blog post than I normally write. If you’ve ever wanted a start-to-finish rundown of the grants process, this is it. And you will get it down.

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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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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

All grant proposals are different. But regardless of what type of proposals you may be working on at this moment in time, there is one thing I can say with certainty: You will run into proposals that ask you to write out the goals, objectives, and outcomes for your program or project. It can be a lot to keep track of. Don’t worry.

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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

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. That’s the whole reason I got into teaching grant writing online – this is a system that needs to go. I want to help you get the grant funding you need and deserve.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 31, 2023

This transition holds particular promise for individuals in specialized writing fields like grant writing, where conventional roles offer limited potential for growth and less than a living wage. In the grant writing field, the shift to independent work is becoming increasingly appealing.

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Red Tape Busters

JANUARY 26, 2024

Whether you’re a nonprofit, a small business, or an individual with a brilliant idea, securing grants can be a game-changer. But before you dive into the world of grant applications, it’s essential to ensure that you’re grant ready. Why Should You be Grant Ready?

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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. Enter AI solutions like ChatGPT – a powerful tool that can significantly streamline your grant writing workflow. It can be an invaluable aid in making your grant writing process smoother, quicker, and more efficient.

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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. But that dream world of mine does not exist.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 5, 2023

Ever felt bogged down by the tedious task of writing grant proposals? AI + Grant Writing = A Match Made in Heaven Artificial Intelligence (AI) is like your secret weapon for grant writing. Quality**: AI has learned from countless successful grant proposals. You’re not alone.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The Future Regarding the future of our signature course, Grant Writing Made Easy, we’ve carefully considered it over the past year. During this time, I also needed the opportunity to explore and contemplate the next phase of grant writing. Initially, I announced its closure on Dec.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 12, 2023

Every day is a new challenge, a new grant to write, a new initiative to launch. I’d love to rest, but who’s going to write all those grants?” Beyond Grant Writing: How AI Can Transform Your Nonprofit Leadership But AI doesn’t stop at grant writing.

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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

APRIL 16, 2023

As grant writers, we know that delivering successful grant proposals for our clients is crucial to their success. That’s why implementing effective strategies can help you improve your work with grant writing clients and ensure that you deliver the best possible results.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 7, 2023

As a seasoned grant writing consultant, I’ve been privileged to learn the ropes of this unique, highly-demanding, and satisfying profession over the years. Today, let’s tackle a subject that I frequently encounter: How to get started with your very own grant writing business? Network, Network, Network!

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 21, 2023

With AI’s rapid advancement, the landscape of traditional roles is changing, not least in technical and grant writing. Here’s how you can ready yourself for the coming changes and ensure your skills remain relevant. Grant proposals often require an emotional appeal to connect with the reader.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The client felt confident putting the funder on their own grant calendar for the upcoming year, allowing me to focus my time on another funding priority because they were sure that the foundation would continue its support. As grant professionals, we must ensure that our clients’ projects match the funder’s goals.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 23, 2023

Many agencies hire a grant consultant to start or help grow their grant portfolio. And while that may seem like a simple solution to your grant woes, a they do not magically appear and take all the work off your plate. So, what should you expect when you hire a grant consultant? First, grant work is a team sport.

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Professional Grant Writers

MARCH 5, 2024

Organizations looking to hire a grant writer all ask the same question: What is a good cost estimate to write a grant? The post Cost estimates to write a grant appeared first on Professional Grant Writer. Applicants.

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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. Are there nonprofit start-up grants? Generally, nonprofits do not support their start-up phase with many grants. How new nonprofits can set themselves up for long-term grant success.

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Professional Grant Writers

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The post How to start measuring outcomes for grants appeared first on Professional Grant Writer. It’s important for any nonprofit to measure their effectiveness at solving the problems they’re addressing. But it’s especially imperative for a nonprofit to.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Often when grant professionals come into new roles, they are responsible for standing up the new grant management function at their organization. If this includes the capacity to manage grants with a federal origin, the task can be daunting. Assess your organization’s past performance with grants.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

I have been in chat rooms and webinars with people who are new to the grants profession and have been asked to stand up the grants management function for their organization. I spent many years as a successful grant professional and managed grants that were not from public sources. How were financial reports generated?

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