When foundations contribute only to preselected organizations
One of the most frustrating things we've encountered as grant writers is discovering that a foundation only gives grants to preselected organizations. They...
How to run a successful grant writing program
Grant writing success is the unicorn of the nonprofit world. Any experienced grant writer knows well the frustrations, struggles, and challenges that come...
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 the grant writer fees are...
Direct versus indirect costs in a nonprofit budget
The budget is often one of the most difficult parts of a grant application. One common point of confusion surrounds direct versus indirect...
How to find foundation grants for U.S. nonprofits
The first step in grant writing is finding the right grant opportunity. But where to look? Nonprofits often wonder where to find foundation...
How to make your grant proposal stand out
We received a great question from a Twitter follower the other day: What is the most important thing to mention in a grant...