Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Even if you write a perfect grant proposal, it still might not get funded—simply because there is so much competition. There are lots of reasons your proposal might get turned down. But a grant proposal rejection letter presents opportunity, too. Add a note of gratitude for considering your grant proposal.

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Allied Grant Writers

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

In the competitive world of grant funding, knowing how to write a compelling grant proposal is a crucial skill. Understanding the Grant Proposal Process Before diving into the writing process, it’s essential to understand the overall grant proposal journey: Research : Identify potential funders and thoroughly review their guidelines.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

If you are new to grantmaking, preparing for a grant presentation can be a confusing and overwhelming task. Whether in person, over the phone, or on a video call, a presentation is an opportunity to convince a funder that you should be invited to apply for a grant.

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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. To enhance the likelihood of success, it’s crucial to create a proposal that is both clear and persuasive.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 25, 2024

It’s important to create a problem or needs statement before you write an effective proposal. To that end, we hope the following information helps you to better understand its importance when preparing your grant proposal. The functionality of your problem or needs statement is as the primary driver of your grant proposal.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 13, 2024

As grant directors, managers, and writers we need to understand what we are writing about in our proposals, especially if we aren’t involved directly in the project or program development. Consider these questions for yourself: Are you confident in presenting the necessary questions? Your future proposals will be thankful you did!

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Grant Training Center

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In the world of grant writing, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential components for successful and impactful grant proposals. To craft a compelling grant proposal that aligns with these principles, consider the following strategies: 1. Many foundations and government agencies have specific guidelines related to DEI.

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Candid

MARCH 1, 2022

It seems like you have to answer the same questions over and over in every grant proposal. And in longer government proposals, sometimes it seems like you have to answer the same question twice right in the same application! Transcript: Writing grant proposals is a time-intensive process, and it can often feel repetitive.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 8, 2024

At the forefront of your grant proposal stands the executive summary. More than just a mere abstract, it serves as the initial encounter between your proposal and the discerning eyes of grant reviewers. This condensed synopsis encapsulates the essence of your proposal and, if engaging enough, wields the power to captivate your reader.

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Grant Training Center

JANUARY 8, 2024

The participants in my grant writing and designing workshops frequently ask me if AI is now able or will eventually be able to write their grant proposals. Human input is crucial for understanding the unique aspects of a project, tailoring the proposal to the needs of the funding organization, and incorporating a compelling narrative.

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Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Crafting effective grant proposals can be a daunting prospect. Think about what makes your proposal unique. What makes it an effective grant proposal? GrantWriterTeam.com receives a high number of requests from organizations that seek qualified grant writers who can craft effective grant proposals. Imaginative?

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Qgiv

APRIL 2, 2024

Nonprofit grant proposals can be a daunting task for fundraisers, but it’s a key way to help gain more sustainable funding for your organization. From finding the right grants to writing and applying for them, grant proposals require a lot of research and attention to detail! What is a grant proposal?

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Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

You need to be able to tell a compelling story that evokes emotion, but you also need solid data to support your proposal. To create a successful grant proposal, you must ensure the data you present is accurate and relevant to your project. To make your proposal stand out, carefully research and analyze the data you gather.

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DoJiggy

JANUARY 16, 2024

So, if you’re wondering how to write an effective grant proposal for a nonprofit, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll explore the steps to nonprofit grant writing, how to write an effective grant proposal, and delve into why this skill is so essential. Follow our for steps to create an effective nonprofit grant proposal.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In fact, these tools can potentially save you hours when writing your next proposal. Otherwise, you may end up wasting time by submitting a poorly written proposal and damaging your organization’s development efforts. Click here to download the slides from this presentation.

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Grant Training Center

MARCH 30, 2020

A 2015 meta-analysis of more than 1000 articles with advice to proposal writers showed that most of the top 10 recommendations focus on strategic positioning and project design. 1 I’ve seen scores of presentations advising faculty how to write more competitive grant proposals and I rarely hear anything besides these.

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Grant Geek

JANUARY 26, 2022

While you may have only one grant proposal to write at any given time, those who review grant proposals regularly may have dozens to review. Just as recruiters go through multiple resumes for an open job position, grant proposal reviewers have a limited amount of time to sift through an enormous pile of applications.

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iGrantWriters

JULY 7, 2021

NIC welcomes applications that involve two or more entities; however, one eligible entity must be the applicant and the others must be proposed as sub-recipients. Recipients, including for-profit organizations, must agree to waive any profit or fee for services. Deadline to Apply August 23, 2021

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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.

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Peak Proposals

AUGUST 17, 2021

Preparing a grant proposal is a deadline-driven task, and sometimes, those deadlines can be very close at hand by the time you discover the opportunity and decide to apply. If you only have a few weeks to pull together a grant proposal, what’s the fastest way to pull together a proposal?

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Grant Ethics: Ethics for Grant Proposal Need Statements Session 4 of the Grant Ethics Series The way grant professionals describe the needs of their community is an important part of persuading reviewers and grant funders to award a grant. Which need is greatest and most aligned to the funders’ priorities?

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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.

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As a grant writer, it’s important that to have the focus and commitment necessary to bring together the various components required to adhere to the framework of the grant and while preparing an effective proposal to give any organization the best possibility of being awarded the grant.

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Peak Proposals

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

After you finish writing your grant proposal, is there any way to know if it is any good? If your grant proposal receives funding, that’s obviously a sign that you did a good job, but is there any way to know before you submit your proposal if it’s any good? No proposal is perfect.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This month four members of the committee will share insights on compensation, professional obligations, solicitation and use of funds, and presentation of information. There is one major issue, they do not have anyone on staff with grant experience and they need someone to research potential grant opportunities and develop the grant proposal.

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GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Many funding sources require the submission of an initial, brief LOI rather than a full proposal. These letters are reviewed so that only projects of interest to the funding source are invited to submit a full proposal. Occasionally, a funding source will not publicize a proposal deadline until the LOIs have been submitted.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2024

Whether you’re new to the field or an experienced grant writer, our offerings—like the Introduction to proposal writing webinar and others that provide essential skills to craft standout proposals and teach practical skills needed to build a competitive grant proposal —help you write grant proposals that stand out.

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Peak Proposals

AUGUST 17, 2021

August 17, 2021 Preparing a grant proposal is a deadline-driven task, and sometimes, those deadlines can be very close at hand by the time you discover the opportunity and decide to apply. If you only have a few weeks to pull together a grant proposal, what’s the fastest way to pull together a proposal?

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RBW Strategy

MAY 14, 2024

Recognized as a leading industry educational output, this work was featured at the 2023 GPA Grant Summit in a co-led presentation, The 4M Model: Determining when Grants Should and Should Not be Used to Fund Your Program. This includes contributions on larger federal grant applications that were awarded.

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Instrumentl

APRIL 24, 2024

Learn why volunteer metrics matter and how they can supercharge your grant proposals. Presented by Geng Wang, CEO & Co-Founder of Civic Champs. Discover the importance of utilizing volunteer data, effective tracking methods, and aligning metrics with grant objectives.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

When they were asked what would make an applicant’s proposal stand out, they all agreed that telling the story of past and anticipated impact is what helps them “feel” while reading the proposal and also choose to take action. However, there was one clear link between the three. I’d love to hear! Let us know in the comments below.

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GrantNews

AUGUST 16, 2024

Present Accurate Data The social constructs of philanthropy are shifting, with many grant funders adopting an investment mindset. Be Honest During a grant interview, you’ll be expected to answer detailed questions about your proposal, your team’s experience, and your funding request.

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Candid

MARCH 25, 2024

Candid offers many resources to support organizations in searching for funding opportunities, writing grant proposals, and standing out among applicants. From the first phase of writing a proposal to actually receiving a check could take six to nine months. Ask yourself if you have the bandwidth to prepare one or more proposals.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 31, 2023

You may be noticing that there are many foundations asking for an LOI before requesting a full grant proposal. LOI: Letter of Intent, Letter of Interest, Letter of Inquiry An LOI should be thought of as a mini-grant proposal where you hit each of the points generally required in a full proposal. Don’t go too overboard.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 28, 2024

A recent State of the Sector webinar on Advocacy in Nonprofit Organizations in my community led to reflection on how opportunities to be an advocate present themselves in my career as a grant professional. I came away with a fresh perspective on how grant professionals advocate for the causes, populations, and organizations they serve daily.

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Grant Writer Team

AUGUST 22, 2024

The grant application process can be challenging, and learning how to make your proposal stand out takes years of practice. Essentially, your grant writer becomes an extension of your team, helping you present the best possible case for funding. Only the best proposals make it to the final round, let alone win the grant.

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Think and Ink Grants

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

These resources can provide valuable tips and techniques for writing successful grant proposals. Reach out to other nonprofits in your community and ask if they have any grant opportunities or if they would be willing to collaborate on a grant proposal. This can be especially helpful when it comes to finding grants.

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