What are some common downfalls in grant applications?
If you've written grants, chances are you've experienced rejection. Often, that is simply due to funders not having enough money to go around;...
Grant readiness tips
How to write the chosen intervention section of a grant
We've talked a lot about using evidence to establish the need or the problem your nonprofit is working to solve. You need to...
How to start measuring outcomes for grants
It's important for any nonprofit to measure their effectiveness at solving the problems they're addressing. But it's especially imperative for a nonprofit to...
Proving your nonprofit’s qualifications in a grant
If you think about a grant as an investment by a foundation or government body, it's easy to understand why that entity would...
Use data to strengthen your grant writing
All nonprofits and their programs should track basic demographics of clients that participate in their programs at a bare minimum. More and more...
What does grant writing entail?
Grant writing is a specialized skill that plays a crucial role in securing funding for organizations and individuals pursuing various projects and initiatives....
Should I hire a grant writing company or individual?
I'm often asked, "Why should we hire a grant writing company versus an individual?" Of course, as a grant writing company, we are...
How to prepare for a successful foundation site visit
Foundations and other funders may request a site visit before they approve funding for a grant. This is often a typical part of...
The importance of grant readiness
We have lost track of how many nonprofits write to our team hoping to hire a grant writer, only to find out they're...
Communication is key to successful grant writing
Discussions around grant readiness often involve nuts and bolts elements of grant writing: budgets, 501(c)3 letters, program details, past accomplishments. We talk about...