Cain Nonprofit Solutions

MARCH 4, 2021

If you’ve ever read any of my other articles you probably already know how much importance I place on being “grant ready”. For those of you who don’t know, I recommend reading up on grant readiness, particularly if you are a newer or smaller nonprofit. You can use my Grant Readiness Toolkit to help you get it done.

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

If you havent already, now is the time to evaluate your organizations grant readiness from pre- to post-award, ensuring alignment with funders, competitive proposals, and strong fund stewardship. Understanding how your organization makes grant submission decisions is critical.

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Grant'd

JULY 23, 2020

And faced by this overwhelm, many grant seekers often either: (a) scramble haphazardly as they complete each application amidst the pressures of other organisational deadlines or (b) assign the task of securing grant funding to the ‘too hard’ or ‘some other time’ basket. It’s to get grants ready!

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Preparation, or in the grant writer’s case “Readiness”. Readiness is all about preparing your organization to write a grant proposal and creating a strategy for ensuring you are pursuing the right funding sources to help your organization meet its mission. Here are 5 tips for grant writing readiness.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

It's my complete A-Z guide to grant writing 101. 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. If you’ve ever wanted a start-to-finish rundown of the grants process, this is it. Grant writing is half art, half science.

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Red Tape Busters

JANUARY 26, 2024

But before you dive into the world of grant applications, it’s essential to ensure that you’re grant ready. In this article, we’ll explore what it means to be grant ready, the key elements involved, and why seeking help from a grant writing consultant can significantly boost your chances of success.

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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). What does that mean? Celebrate the wins.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Now, the other question is Where do foundations stand on AI-generated grant proposals? Is your nonprofit organization grant-ready? To bot or not to bot: Using generative AI in grantwriting by David Holmes and Kristin Hanlin, Candid. by Guy Mika, Candid. by Lori Guidry, Candid.

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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. By researching funders, you can discover the information you need to tailor your grant application to the funder.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Grant Professionals Association, (GPA) in collaboration with the Association of Fundraising Professionals, (AFP) has chosen October to highlight the ethical practices of professionals in the resource development field. Ethical practices in grants and the GPA Code of Ethics have been a cornerstone of GPA since its founding 25 years ago.

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 10, 2024

Staying on top of your grant projects doesn’t necessarily require fancy software or the newest technology. Whether grant files, program files, or donor files – developing or maintaining a filing system that is easy to navigate is essential. Start with the basics. Registration is live!

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 23, 2023

So, what should you expect when you hire a grant consultant? Certainly, your mileage will vary depending on your organization’s grant readiness and fundraising goals, as well as the methodology your consultant employs to kick off the work. Second, everyone thinks their organization is grant ready.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

DECEMBER 18, 2020

That means that most nonprofits will need to plan accordingly when it comes to pursuing grants. One foundation told a client of mine recently that they want to see proposals for “sexy programming” again. Have a plan for what you will propose to them, even if the programming is altered or entirely virtual. Don’t worry.

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Assel Grant Services

APRIL 7, 2024

All the time and effort you put into designing a great project and developing a clear, well-written grant proposal has paid off and you’ve received a notice of award from the funder. Now, it’s time to ensure that you are a great steward of the grant funds that you have received. Starting organized will help you stay organized.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

It makes sense, given the most common way to describe the process is “grant writing” – which only tells part of the story. After more than 28 years in grants and fundraising, I have found that about 20% of grant writing is actual writing. Either way, those writing skills drew you in. And isn’t that what it’s all about?

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

APRIL 29, 2021

That’s what this blog post is about: my top tips for improving your grant writing skills: Tip #1: READ The best way to be a great writer is to be an avid reader. Whether it’s a fiction novel, a memoir, an article, or a grant proposal you’re reviewing for a colleague, it’s all valuable. Read everything you can get your hands on.

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GrantNews

MAY 23, 2024

GrantWatch lists capital funding grants that funders make available that can transform the financial foundation of any small business. What Is Capital Grant Funding? Overall, capital funding grants provide general operating funds for a business. We have a listing of Capital Funding grants ready for you!

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Fundraising HayDay

JANUARY 6, 2022

Everyone wants grant money for their organization, and why not? But to be competitive in the grant funding world, you need all your ducks in a row to ensure your organization is grant ready. Is your organization actually ready for you to write a grant, or do you need to jump through a few hoops first?

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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. and one thing can take any nonprofit to the next level — a grant writer who can secure you grant funding. A nonprofit with the perfect grant writer as a partner presents a well-timed, well-executed application. Their ambition?

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 14, 2023

This often leaves only a thirty- to ninety-day window to adjust plans and priorities, identify organizational projects that align with program office goals, and develop a competitive proposal. However, especially for federal grants, it is equally essential to set your organization up for post-award success during the application stage.

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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. We can’t come in on gameday and put together a proposal without any preparation and expect to win big.

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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. AI: The Ultimate Sidekick for Nonprofit Work AI can be your sidekick, taking over the tedious bits of grant writing, like research, program design, drafting, and revising proposals. In this chaos, rest often feels like an absurd concept.

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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. With AI, you could be crafting your proposal in under an hour! Join me for my 7-Day, Learn to Write Grants with AI challenge.

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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

MAY 7, 2023

AI-based language models such as ChatGPT have been assisting grant writers with their tasks, making the process more efficient and effective. This tool enables you to incorporate credible, relevant research into your grant writing, significantly improving the quality of your problem statements and the overall grant proposal.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

All of this information will support a picture of your organization as financially responsible and stable when it comes time to apply for grants.). When it comes time to write a grant, you will be thankful that you have all of this information on hand. Most of us weren’t born knowing how to put together a strong grant proposal.

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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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Assel Grant Services

MAY 6, 2024

Audited financials are a common component of grant readiness discussions and are often requested by funders. Proposed Uniform Guidance revisions in 2024 include increasing this amount to $1 million. Audits may be required by private foundations when submitting a grant proposal or by banks as a loan requirement.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

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. Conducting research to find grants and funding opportunities is definitely the place to start if you want to be successful at getting grants and separating yourself from the strugglers.

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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? You’re not alone.

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 14, 2024

Understanding the intention and need for a program will strengthen a proposal as well as help an organization identify when mission creep is treading the ethical line. Another grant readiness factor is whether the organization’s financial management practices are able to track and report on the use of funds.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 1, 2022

Keep these on your master spreadsheet with all the grants you apply for. Now you might think that a grant rejection is the end of the road with a funder. There’s at least one more thing that you should do to respond to grant rejections, and it’s to ask for feedback. Ready to get started developing your grant strategy?

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 2, 2023

Life’s a Cycle – and So Is Business You know, one thing you’ve got to understand about business, and particularly the world of grant writing and online education, is it’s like riding a roller coaster. The perfect proposal, the perfect course content – it sounds appealing, right? On a tightrope.

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Assel Grant Services

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

The six-session course focuses on key elements that will prepare a new or small organization for grant readiness. Sessions are tailored to help participants build their knowledge and skills to create pathways to success for grant-seeking. One way is to invest time and effort in managing your brand. Registration is live!

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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. Try not to make the client write.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 30, 2022

And I know that a lot of the grant writing advice out there isn’t going to get you the results you want. But the reality is that it takes a lot more to write successful grants than just knowing where to look for them or having the writing skills to craft a compelling proposal. Want to write successful grants?

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 21, 2023

Here’s how you can ready yourself for the coming changes and ensure your skills remain relevant. In summary, while AI is reshaping the landscape of many jobs, including technical and grant writing, it also provides opportunities to acquire new skills and increase your market value. It’s useful to understand its limitations.

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