Joe Garecht Fundraising

JANUARY 10, 2022

One of the most common questions I get asked by organizations is how to find and win more grants. For most fundraisers, nonprofit grant writing is incredibly frustrating: in many cases, it seems like a roll of the dice. Here they are, in no particular order: #1: Systemize Your Grant Fundraising Program.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 27, 2022

But the process of identifying the right metrics and reports to measure and communicate is more complex… especially when it comes to finding metrics to drive grant performance.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Generative AI can help nonprofit staff work more efficiently and equitably Most recently, we took the opportunity to leverage generative AI to solve a big grant writing pain point: writing Letters of Intent (LOIs). These difficulties stem from factors such as grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 9, 2025

Heres how you can ensure your grant proposals hit the mark. Before diving into grant writing, take time to revisit your strategic plan. When writing your grant, include quotes or testimonials from key stakeholders to demonstrate unified commitment. Are your goals and objectives still relevant for 2025?

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Understanding the various types of grants can help applicants focus their search and develop tailored proposals. For those seeking assistance, resources such as grant writing workshops and grant writing services can provide valuable insights into crafting effective applications.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 24, 2025

The writing part of grant writing is a relatively small percentage of the actual work required to win grants at a high level consistently. To someone who is new to writing and submitting grants, the entire grant process can feel convoluted, overwhelming, and tedious.

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Red Tape Busters

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

There are a few things you can do to ensure that your grant writing is of the highest quality and stands out from the competition. Third, focus on their core objectives & evaluation metrics. Why Stand Out When Grant Writing? When it comes to grant writing, you need to make sure that you stand out from the rest.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The smart search algorithms learn from user behavior, such as “liking” or “favoriting” a grant, refining results to increase accuracy. How does smart search enhance grant writing?

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The Importance of Professional Grant Writing Services Grant writing plays a crucial role in securing funding for non-profit organizations. Professional grant writing services offer expertise and resources that can significantly enhance the likelihood of obtaining grant money.

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Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Are obsessed with defining metrics of success and tracking program outcomes. Think and Ink Grant Consulting® Think and Ink Grant Consulting® helps large nonprofit organizations with budgets of $3 million or more, institutions of higher education, and municipalities increase their grant dollars. Let's chat here.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Sustainable Growth With support from local grants, organizations can establish a solid foundation for sustainability, reducing dependency on a single funding source. For more insights on how to seek out and apply for funding, organizations can refer to resources such as grant writing templates and grant writing tips for beginners.

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As we approach 2025, the landscape of grant writing for nonprofits is evolving rapidly. Staying ahead of trends and preparing effectively can make the difference between a successful grant application and a missed opportunity. Develop a Comprehensive Grant Writing Strategy 2.1 Click here to learn more.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Feature Description Purpose Strengthen organizational infrastructure Duration Time-limited; may vary Reporting Progress reports on capacity development Evaluation Measure improved organizational effectiveness Capacity-building grants can significantly impact a nonprofits long-term viability.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

All grant proposals are different. Others ask very few questions and don’t require much in the way of hard metrics. This is something that many grant writers, particularly those who are newer to the field struggle with. Some have strict requirements and lengthy lists of questions. Let’s get started. What is a goal?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

APRIL 14, 2023

But it can be easy to look around and see people reporting their huge number of dollars won, number of grants written, number of clients secured, number of people trained, or whatever metric we use to share our success and think that we are the only one struggling with a certain aspect of the job.

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Just Write Grants

APRIL 23, 2024

Picture this: It's Friday afternoon, and you're staring down a grant deadline. Grant writing might be part of your job, but let's face it, with everything else on your plate, it probably doesn't get the focused time it needs. Grant deadlines wait for no one, so let's cut to the chase.

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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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Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 13, 2025

Measure and Communicate Success Effectively To earn and retain grant funding, organizations must provide clear evidence of their impact. This begins with defining your metrics of success before the project even starts. Adapted fromour traditional client offering Think and Ink Grants ( www.thinkandinkgrants.com ), Get.Grants.Better.

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Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Use metrics to show how their investment will make a difference in the community. Looking for more grant writing insights? Contact Just Write Grants for expert guidance in crafting compelling grant proposals and securing funding for your nonprofits mission!

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 2, 2025

Articulate clear interim and summative metrics to demonstrate the impact of your project. Establishing strong connections with community leaders and officials can also enhance your chances of success. Measurable Your Results! Show funders how their investment will make a tangible difference in the community.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Analyze Campaign Performance After the campaign, review the performance to assess what worked and what didn’t: Track Metrics : Analyze key metrics such as total funds raised, donor engagement, and campaign reach. Recognition : Acknowledge top donors publicly (with their consent) to build goodwill and encourage others to contribute.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Winning first-time grants for brand-new programs is one of the most difficult hurdles in grant writing, and Millionaire Grant Lady has done it multiple times for multiple organizations. NAEC’s recent win is a perfect example of what makes Millionaire Grant Lady successful.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Calculate anticipated expenses and projected outcomes to create a “cost per outcome” metric (e.g., Highlight these metrics in your proposal to build funder confidence in your financial stewardship. cost per individual served).

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 15, 2023

But what blew me away was the metric of happiness that is part of every established work period, AKA “sprint.” One of the happiness metrics presented was a simple Likert scale of 1-5, with 5 being the happiest. Don’t let grants stress you out, check out the helpful grant writing services our team has to offer here.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 20, 2024

Grant Writing Basics Simplified One of the most exciting and magical aspects of grant writing is how the power of words can transform ideas into funded realities. Ready to unlock the secrets to writing winning grants? Why Learn About Grant Writing? That’s pretty cool, right?! Let’s dive in!

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 28, 2024

Tough times call for strategic measures, and mastering the art of grant writing is more crucial than ever. This blog post delves into practical strategies for nonprofits seeking to enhance their grant writing skills and secure necessary funding during challenging periods.

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Special Projects : Grants for time-limited projects, such as a new educational initiative or a public awareness campaign. Characteristics Goal-Oriented : Program grants are focused on achieving specific outcomes related to the funded program. Time-Bound : These grants may be restricted to the duration of the program or project.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

After all, when you’re applying to grants, you’re drawing on the same basic pool of information over and over again, just making different selections according to what a funder wants. Curating that pool of information is vital to efficient grant writing.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Most nonprofits strive to include grant funding in their revenue streams but often find that large amounts of know-how (as well as a time commitment from the executive level down to the front line) are needed.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 2, 2023

With a program design that makes sense for the target population and metrics that showed the impact, this grant was fully funded and was one of only 20 awards across the whole country. If you need help with your program design to win more grants, come talk to us.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 3, 2024

If you have been writing grants for long, you know that most foundations are generally looking for information about your organization and its history, the need for your program, specific activities you will do within the program, and the metrics you will track to know you have met your program goals.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

My dissertation was on the rhetorics of advocacy in Appalachia, and I knew from my field research that nonprofits in the region could use help with their communications and grant writing. I learned quickly that I loved the grant writing but hated the rest of the job. Plus, it was a toxic, dangerous workplace.)

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 23, 2025

This is essential for a successful grant application. They will help you gather and present detailed data about your business, including things like goods and services, client numbers, profitability, and other key metrics.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 10, 2023

With relevant metrics, you can communicate your accomplishments to funders and demonstrate whether you’re on track to reach the objectives laid out in your proposal. As you prepare to report on your nonprofit’s impact and performance, be sure that you’re actively collecting and studying the key metrics that the funder will be considering.

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Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Metrics that matter, not just data: Identify 3-5 key metrics that directly align with the grant's objectives. Feeling overwhelmed by the grant management process? Find a system that works for you and your budget. Track them religiously and showcase progress in your reports. Don't go it alone!

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 30, 2024

Most nonprofits strive to include grant funding in their revenue streams but often find that large amounts of know-how (as well as a time commitment from the executive level down to the front line) are needed.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 18, 2024

For example, I inherited the reporting phase for a project in which we had committed to improving a visitor metric that we HAD NEVER actually measured! Most of us in grant writing/management positions don’t land that high on our org charts. Megan@dhleonardconsulting.com The post Grant Decision Making. So, what do you do?

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