Five grant writing myths to know
Grant writing is shrouded in misconceptions, and inexperienced writers perpetuate them. Here are five grant writing myths most commonly encountered by professionals: 1. Grants...
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...
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...
Grant prospect research: How to find grant opportunities for your nonprofit
Before you even start writing grants, it's important to seek out the best possible opportunities for your nonprofit. Each grantmaker – whether a...
3 Ways to Segment Your Donor Population for Better Fundraising
What do we want? Donations. When do we want them? Now, yesterday, last Thursday, the foreseeable future, the unforeseeable future. Why do we want...
Positioning your nonprofit for foundation grant writing success
As if grant writing itself wasn't complicated enough, there's a significant barrier to receiving grants on the foundation level, and it's often overlooked...