The Grantsmanship Center

JANUARY 9, 2024

Category: Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Before campaign advisors, spin doctors, influencers or ad men, there was the Greek philosopher, Aristotle. As proposal writers, we sometimes get lost in the weeds of data, logic models, detailed methods and other granular stuff. The first of these is ethos.

Proposal 105

Proposal Logic Model Proposal Writing Grants 105

Peak Proposals

JANUARY 1, 2023

Like many of you, we’ve worked on grant proposals that have not come together easily, and the final product feels mediocre at best. Despite their weaknesses, sometimes the proposals still get funded, but that’s the exception, not the rule. However, this is telling the funder that your proposed project fits within their interests.

Proposal 52

Proposal Logic Model Grants Grant 52

Peak Proposals

JANUARY 1, 2023

January 01, 2023 Like many of you, we’ve worked on grant proposals that have not come together easily, and the final product feels mediocre at best. Despite their weaknesses, sometimes the proposals still get funded, but that’s the exception, not the rule. avoiding jargon). We see this come up frequently. All organizations need money.

Proposal 52

Proposal Logic Model Grants Grant 52

Blackbaud

JANUARY 22, 2024

Back in the mid-2010s, I served as chair of the selection committee for the Washington, DC region’s biggest award recognizing excellence in nonprofit management. If that funder’s application includes lots of jargon or technical phrases such as, “Tell us about your Theory of Change,” or, “What is your program’s Logic Model?”

Logic Model 110

Logic Model Applicant Application Management 110

Grant Training Center

MAY 30, 2023

These are learned through experience, various proposal submissions, collaborative efforts with colleagues, and focus and determination. Clear and Concise Communication: Are able to communicate their ideas and proposals clearly and concisely. The end result is a well developed and polished proposal.

Grants 98

Grants Grant Writing Grant Proposal 98

Think and Ink Grants

APRIL 4, 2024

Crafting a winning proposal within such a narrow window presents considerable challenges. However, the most triumphant grant proposals are those that have been meticulously developed months or even years ahead of the application deadline. Much of this groundwork can be based on the prior year's request for proposal (RFP).

Federal Grants 52

Federal Grants Grant Writing Grants Grant 52

Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 15, 2024

Organizational development plays a crucial role in the process of becoming grant-ready by providing the foundation and framework necessary to effectively pursue and manage grant funding. This includes understanding legal requirements, ethical standards, and best practices in grant management.

Grant Readiness 59

Grant Readiness Readiness Grants Grant 59