Professional Grant Writers

JULY 18, 2023

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

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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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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 8, 2025

Aided by Kessler and Cassidys Writing to Win Federal Grants and Writing to Win Federal Grants: The Workbook, participants are guided through the entire federal grant writing process, including developing needs statements, crafting budget narratives, building partnerships, and navigating the submissions process.

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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. If you’ve ever read any of my other articles you probably already know how much importance I place on being “grant ready”. You can use my Grant Readiness Toolkit to help you get it done.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Offer to write letters of support for proposals and be flexible when needed to sign grant documentation (e.g., certifications, grant agreements). Understand the issues that could impact their nonprofit agencys finances (e.g., braided funding strategies, direct v. indirect costs, matching funds, supplanting).

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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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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 15, 2024

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. It provides the essential infrastructure, capabilities, and processes needed to become [and stay] grant-ready. Mayer Consulting.

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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! Perhaps you were coordinating a community program or project for a nonprofit or local government and needed a way to sustain those important efforts. Either way, those writing skills drew you in.

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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. The need for nonprofit start-up funding is huge, and today’s post is your guide to finding it. But on the other hand, I know that starting any type of business–for-profit or nonprofit–comes with its challenges.

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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 Writing Made Easy

JUNE 21, 2022

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. In this video, I cover: +Why following most grant writing advice you hear online isn’t going to get you the funding you need. +The

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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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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

JUNE 12, 2023

**The Unstoppable Wheel of Nonprofit Work: Is There Room for Rest?** Nonprofit work can feel like running on a never-ending treadmill, right? Every day is a new challenge, a new grant to write, a new initiative to launch. In this chaos, rest often feels like an absurd concept.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

If your goal is to write grants, my greatest hope is that this book will teach you and become an integral part of your granting writing toolkit. What’s more, I am confident that with the instruction you gain, it will help you become a more successful grant writer and entrepreneur.

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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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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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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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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

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

APRIL 16, 2023

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. In this blog post, we will explore five practical and personalized ways to streamline your grant writing process and maximize your clients’ chances of success.

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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

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. The unstoppable march of technology continues to forge new pathways, creating a dynamic shift in the job market.

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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. Some funders send invitations to nonprofit organizations with whom they have a personal working relationship. It is important to connect with funders early in the grant-writing process.

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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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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. million nonprofits are registered in the United States.

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Tech Soup

JULY 9, 2015

This month we added webinars from the Nonprofit Marketing Guide to the list. Webinars and Other Online Events on Nonprofit Technology. Writing Successful Direct Mail Appeal Letters In-House, Part 1 with Tom Ahern Nonprofit Marketing Guide / Webinar / Fee: $99, free w/ All-Access-Pass. July 9 — 2 p.m.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Or an individual nonprofit staffer (like you) might have a goal to “gain a grant writing certification” or something similar. Goals are typically broad in scope. For example, a goal might be for an organization to “increase accessibility for low-income students”. It can be a lot to keep track of.

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Grant Writer Team

JULY 25, 2024

Many nonprofits partner up to step into success. After all, it’s why nonprofits exist, right? Starting a nonprofit signifies a decision to no longer sit idly by as problems persist. The nonprofits who set the pace are those who choose the right grant-writing partner. They take the floor boldly.

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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. Grant writing is half art, half science. First and foremost, work on your writing skills. This week I'm doing something a little different. And you will get it down.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2022

Small nonprofit leaders, watch this video to find out: + The #1 piece of advice that I give to folks who want to work with me who have budgets under $50k (and which they sometimes don’t want to hear.). + Why scaling back a bit now is often the best thing you can do for the long-term health and sustainability of your nonprofit. +

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

As you decide if your organization needs the infrastructure to manage federal grants, remember, many grants from states and local governments are from federal sources (pass through grants), so you have to manage them as federal dollars. Grant readiness is your organization’s ability to apply for, manage and report on funding.

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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.

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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

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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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” It’s a burning question so many nonprofits have, and to be honest, I can’t say that I blame them! Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! Think about it: what could your nonprofit do right now with a $5,000 check?? (I A Grant is What We Need (or is it?)

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Doesn’t the big money come from the near-constant grant writing, and the big-time corporate sponsorships that we’re going after? Donor, we look forward to seeing you at our next concert on February 26th!” Does individual donor cultivation really matter anyway? Not so much, according to the Lilly School of Philanthropy at IUPUI.

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