Grants

Increase Your Odds Of Getting A Grant For Your Nonprofit

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One of the most helpful measures you can take to increase your odds of winning a grant is by establishing a relationship with the funder before submitting your proposal. Though it may not always be the case, many funders are receptive to contact with prospective applicants. Utilizing this opportunity by establishing an early line of communication can pave the road to success.

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Strategies for Editing Your Nonprofit Grant Applications

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Grant writing is as complex as it is important. A good application essentially covers every aspect of the nonprofit and represents their mission, so make sure your applications are as close to perfect as possible by submission time. The people who review them spend a lot of time and effort. In this article, we break down effective strategies to check and edit your applications so the person reading it will have no choice but to be impressed!

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Horror Stories from the Trenches - Why Grant Writers Need to Communicate with Program Directors

Horror Stories from the Trenches: Why Grant Writers Need to Communicate with Program Directors

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With decades of experience working in nonprofits, our staff has witnessed when there was a lack of communication between grant writers and the Program Director who carried out the grant project. This article shares a few of these chaotic scenarios and offers guidance on why grant writers should coordinate with Program Directors–before writing the proposal.

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Five Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Grant Writing

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By Riley Randolph Contrary to popular belief, I didn’t wake up on a cold November morning during my undergrad and realize that I wanted to be a grant writer. I…

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Preserve Your Zen Plan Ahead and Communicate Requirements Early

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One of the greatest favors you can do for yourself as you lay the groundwork of a successful grant application is to run an initial assessment of what information is…

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Successful Grant Writing: Proofread throughout the writing process

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Everyone knows what proofreading is. Simply put, proofreading is that fresh coat of paint at the end of your project, that final layer of polish you apply to ensure there…

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Successful Grant Writing: Research

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The evaluation of a potential grant opportunity can often be accompanied by its own set of challenges, and sometimes, as with any project, getting started presents the greatest hurdle. The…

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