Foundations are warming up to general operating support
General operating support is the Holy Grail of grant writing. Every nonprofit wants foundations to award them general operating grants. These are unrestricted...
How to successfully apply for corporate grants
Corporations are often thought of as potential in-kind donors for nonprofits. For example, grocery stores may be willing to give food for an...
How to write an LOI that opens doors
LOIs, or letters of inquiry, are an important first step in the grant writing process. Often, funders ask to see this short, pre-proposal...
What is an RFP in grant writing?
RFP is one of the most common grant writing acronyms. RFP in grant writing stands for "request for proposal." Grantmakers, whether a foundation...
How to write the sustainability section of a grant proposal
One of the most neglected aspects of any grant proposal — federal, state, or foundation — is the sustainability section. Funders often ask how...
Lay the groundwork before you apply for a federal grant
If your nonprofit is even thinking of writing a federal grant proposal, it's important you take a step back and make sure you...
How much does grant writing cost?
How much does grant writing cost? What is a grant writer's fee structure? What's a grant writer's hourly rate? These are all questions...
What to include in a letter of support for a grant application
Some grant applications ask for a letter of support or commitment when there's a partner organization or multiple stakeholders involved in a project....
The truth about foundation grant writing without a personal connection
Recently we received an interesting question via Twitter: It seems impossible to have a grant accepted w/o having an existing relationship with a foundation....
Don’t forget to take these year-end steps with your grant writing
There's a lot to think about this time of year, from what you're going to wear to the ugly sweater party to picking...