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Projected Grant Writing Trends for 2025: What Nonprofits Need to Know

Just Write Grants

Predictive Analytics : Grant seekers will use predictive analytics to identify potential funding opportunities and tailor proposals based on trends and funder preferences. Data Visualization : The use of data visualization tools will help nonprofits present complex information in a more accessible and persuasive manner.

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A Quick Review of Logic

The Grantsmanship Center

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The grant proposal is a logical argument for funding, as we state in our textbook, Grantsmanship: Program Planning & Proposal Writing. The logic of the the proposal flows from the logic of your Program design.

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Let's Talk About the Problem, Part 2

The Grantsmanship Center

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Lets Talk About the Problem, Part 2 (or The Lack of a Program is Not the Problem) Planning programs proactively makes good sense. Along the way, document sources of information, quotes, citations, and other information that answers the four questions.

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Do Not Fear Outcomes

The Grantsmanship Center

Category: Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking The whole purpose of community programs is to make a change for the better. Dont be afraid of the results; use the information as part of your program evaluation. How much better? That is the Outcome or the measurable result of your work. How well did we do?

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Using Your Fundraising CRM Software to Its Full Potential

Blackbaud

Your staff will thank you too, since the database manager will keep them trained and informed. With their expertise, youll be able to use the best order of operations for making big database improvements, stay up to date on the latest features of your CRM, and be aware of the latest opportunities in technology.

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Getting Past Proposal Writing Blocks

Peak Proposals

Reviewing the solicitation again and confirming proposal guidelines can also stimulate ideas on how to respond to specific sections. For solicitations released by small foundations, the solicitation may not contain much background information. When this happens, the next strategy on our list may serve you better. Do outside reading.

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Zero-cost, maximum-impact professional development for fundraisers

Candid

You’ll remember more if you learn a little bit each day and apply what you’ve learned, rather than try to take in too much information all at once. Our Get Started YouTube playlist offers a shortlist of videos on fundraising and proposal writing—all under three minutes. For example, short videos are a great way to learn quickly.