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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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The second thing you absolutely have to do is schedule your grant writing chores for the year ahead. It means setting due dates for rolling grant applications too. As a new grant writer, I always put this information into an Excel spreadsheet. It is then that I review the year’s results, and update my business plan.

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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

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

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 21, 2023

With AI’s rapid advancement, the landscape of traditional roles is changing, not least in technical and grant writing. AI systems are inherently data-driven, and many tools you might use in technical or grant writing will output data that can help you refine your work.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 12, 2023

And does your boss even understand the world of grants? The answers vary with every grant professional. Some metropolitan cities have grant professionals embedded in multiple departments – police, fire, parks and recreation, and transportation. But where is the right fit for a grant professional? Ask questions.

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Grant Training Center

MAY 30, 2023

Successful grant writers possess a variety of characteristics that contribute to their effectiveness. Thus, successful grant writers: Strong Research Skills: Can identify relevant funding opportunities , understand the funding organization’s priorities and requirements, and gather supporting data and evidence for their proposals.

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Grants represent a powerful financial tool, offering resources to make a lasting impact without the burden of repayment. This comprehensive guide will navigate you through the landscape of nonprofit grants, helping you understand, find, and secure these valuable funding opportunities. Types of Grants Available for Nonprofits 1.

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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? Now is the time to strategize, mobilize, and leverage innovative approaches to achieve greater success in securing support for your organization's mission and initiatives. After all, your organization's sustainability depends on it.

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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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The NonProfit Times

JULY 9, 2024

By Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC There’s nothing quick about the grants process. Here are five things to know that will help you revamp your grant-seeking strategy: #1. Grants Are Not a Quick Fix. While grants might constitute a significant revenue stream for some organizations, relying solely on them is imprudent.

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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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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

But not including essential preparations for planned giving could turn a generous gift into an accounting and programming nightmare for a nonprofit. Gift Policies and Procedures: Nonprofits with a solid track record of grant awards typically have detailed grant management procedures already in place. Sounds great, right?

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Grant Training Center

APRIL 15, 2024

New and seasoned grant writers are encountering increased challenges in seeking funding for their research and organizations. Currently, the funding levels for many federal grants is ranging around the 90 th percentile and above. So, what must grant writers and organizations do in the face of these obstacles?

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Grant Writer Team

JUNE 11, 2024

A Standout Grant Proposal is a must! Securing grants is vital for nonprofit organizations, yet crafting a proposal that stands out amidst stiff competition presents a significant challenge. GrantWriterTeam has insider information on how to make your grant application really pop!

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The Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Learning grant writing is a rite of passage for many nonprofit professionals. Many of us first dive into grant writing with minimal (or even no) prior experience. Writing a grant proposal might seem like a big, scary task. Step 1: Understand the Grant Landscape and Process. Funding structures.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

OCTOBER 23, 2022

In June 2021, we released a post about using inclusive language in grants. Abiding by inclusive language principles and guidelines in writing promotes an appreciation of diversity and differences. Knowing how to express ideas using inclusive language is especially important for grant writers. Focus on facts. Get the workbook!

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 3, 2024

“For starters, we would like it to be known that it’s International Grant Professionals Day. That’s just one of the responses I got when I posed this question to my fellow grant pros – “What do you really want on International Grant Professionals Day? That would be a fine gift for any grant pro to receive! “I

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 30, 2022

I want to help you write successful grants because I know the work you do matters. And I know that a lot of the grant writing advice out there isn’t going to get you the results you want. Want to write successful grants? Instead, I want you to take a moment to consider your grant strategy.

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Grant Professionals Association

DECEMBER 5, 2023

For grant professionals, reading plays such a vital role in our work. We must read funder guidelines, grant applications, and documents produced by the organizations we serve (i.e., strategic plans, annual reports, and case studies). As grant professionals, we write. It starts, “If you want to be writer…”.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. The need for precise and strategic budget planning cannot be overstated in the face of economic uncertainties and shifting donor expectations.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

APRIL 9, 2023

Grant applications can be a complicated and lengthy process, and it can be challenging to manage them while keeping track of clients’ schedules. However, a well-planned workflow can make the process more efficient and effective. We also evaluate whether our clients are eligible to apply for the grant.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Grant Ethics: Organizational Capacity and Readiness Grant Ethics Session 3 of the Grant Ethics Series Issues of ethics abound when grant professionals examine their organization’s readiness to apply for grants. Who in the organization must give the green light before a grant is submitted?

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 14, 2024

Within the grant profession, the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) has defined a clear code of ethics for members to abide by and establish boundaries within practice that uphold the integrity of the industry. Mission Creep Organizations often see grant funding as an opportunity to launch a new program.

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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. Dive into our “ Write Your Grant in One Hour Using AI ” course.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 7, 2023

The world of grant writing has evolved with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years. AI-based language models such as ChatGPT have been assisting grant writers with their tasks, making the process more efficient and effective. Avoid mentioning grants or problem statements at this stage.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

I’ll take a few minutes to brain dump onto some paper, roughly map out my day, then get straight to the task that requires the most focus, which is usually drafting (as opposed to grant searches or setting up templates or other parts of the grant writing process.)

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Peak Proposals

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Have you ever considered becoming a grant writer? Nonprofits are constantly seeking new funding streams to stay afloat, so if you work for a nonprofit, you’ve probably seen that grant writers are always in demand. What Is It Like to Work as a Grant Writer? Working as a grant writer has its highs and lows, just like any job.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Ethics: The Ethics of Program Design: Plans and Partners Session 5 of the Ethics Series Creating a high-quality grant proposal can be challenging when organizations may also be designing the program at the same time. This can become even more complicated when adding community partners to a grant project.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 10, 2024

After more than quarter of a century in the grants field, significant issues that require learning new problem-solving skills can still arise. While it worked out and both projects were funded, it was the beginning of some internal changes in how grant collaborations are conducted.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We’ll then discuss the different centers which administer these different opportunities, including the financial information about each of these centers, block grants, and discretionary grants. All of the trainings in this series align with the Grant Professionals Certification Institute’s competencies and skills.

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Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

We’ll then discuss the different centers which administer these different opportunities, including the financial information about each of these centers, block grants, and discretionary grants. All of the trainings in this series align with the Grant Professionals Certification Institute’s competencies and skills.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Maybe I’m putting off starting on a federal grant because I’ve never written a federal grant before and the list of requirements is long and confusing and I don’t even know where to get started so I just don’t start. Dive into our “ Write Your Grant in One Hour Using AI ” course.

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Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We’ll then discuss the different centers which administer these different opportunities, including the financial information about each of these centers, block grants, and discretionary grants. All of the trainings in this series align with the Grant Professionals Certification Institute’s competencies and skills.

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Peak Proposals

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

September 17, 2021 Have you ever considered becoming a grant writer? Nonprofits are constantly seeking new funding streams to stay afloat, so if you work for a nonprofit, you’ve probably seen that grant writers are always in demand. WHAT IS IT LIKE TO WORK AS A GRANT WRITER? You may refer to yourself as a “grant writer.”

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Grant Consulting Services

MAY 31, 2023

Is your organization seeing more “ We receive many more funding requests than we are able to approve ” or other types of rejection emails and letters from funders in response to your grant request? Covid-19 and an increased awareness of systemic inequities has caused a shift in society and as a result, grant funding focus areas.

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