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Context is Everything: the Problem Statement

The Grantsmanship Center

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking When writing a grant proposal, assume the reader doesnt know much about your community or the challenges and problems your organization is addressing. Context is information that gives the reader a frame of reference for concepts in the rest of the proposal.

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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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Context is Everything: Part 2

The Grantsmanship Center

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking In an earlier blog, I discussed how to strengthen your proposal by adding context to the Problem Discussion with descriptive detail. Part Two is about giving the reader a sense of place to add meaning to the proposal. It will add power and depth to your proposal.

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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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