Using credible sources in a grant’s need statement
Every grant has a need statement — and every winning grant has a great need statement. This part of the grant proposal is...
What is a good grant writing success rate?
Nonprofits and other grant applicants often wonder, "What is a good grant writing success rate?" The answer is that funders only accept about...
Is it too soon to start grant writing?
Often, the question arises: Is it too soon to start grant writing? If you're wondering when you can start writing grants, we have...
How to apply for a grant
Grant writing can be a mystifying process for the uninitiated. But in reality, the steps involved in grant writing are fairly straightforward. Here's...
4 ways to improve your grant’s need statement
Your grant proposal's need statement is crucial because it lays the foundation as you argue in favor of funding your project or organization....
How do grant writer fees work?
Before you hire a professional grant writer, you're probably wondering: How should I account for grant writer fees? Considering grant writer payments are an...
Should you try grant editing services?
Organizations occasionally prefer to write grants in house rather than hire a professional grant writer. But sometimes it can also help to have...
Target local foundations with your grant writing
As nonprofits continue to proliferate and competition for limited grant money runs high, consider staying with local foundations. Applying for grants from local...
4 reasons your grant proposal was rejected
Let's face it: Grant writing is a competitive sphere. Very few grants are funded, even from well-developed, established nonprofits. The industry average acceptance...
Use board connections to get foundation grants
Receiving foundation grants can be an exercise in futility, especially if your nonprofit is new and/or not well connected. But your board of...