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...
How long does it take to write a grant?
How long it takes to write a grant depends on a great many factors. These include the type of grant (government or foundation),...
The top qualities of a good grant writer
Much of this blog is dedicated to the qualities of a competitive grant application. And while applicant organizations bear a lot of responsibility...
What is an RFP in grant writing?
RFP is one of the most common grant writing acronyms. What is an RFP in grant writing? It stands for "request for proposal."...
How to determine a budget for a grant proposal
Developing a grant proposal budget can be an intimidating prospect, especially if you're not a numbers person. But it's incredibly important to do...
What percentage does a grant writer get paid?
Nonprofits that are newer to grant writing may ask: What percentage does a grant writer get paid? What they're really asking is, what...
What is involved in grant writing?
If your nonprofit hasn't written grants before, the prospect may overwhelm you. But what is actually involved in grant writing? The process can...
5 examples of SMART objectives for nonprofits
Once you have a grasp on the the acronym SMART and how it relates to developing strong objectives, it's time to put that...
How much does grant writing cost?
How much does grant writing cost? What are grant writer fees like? What's a grant writer's hourly rate? Can I get cost estimates...
What does a grant writing consultant do?
Many nonprofits turn to a grant writing consultant to assist with fundraising efforts, rather than hiring a someone to do the work full-time,...