Understanding the lingo when it comes to nonprofit finances
The best way to understand how a foundation awards a grant is to look at that grant money as an investment. The foundation...
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...
Become a grant reviewer — and improve your grant writing skills in the process
Sometimes grant writers are so consumed by their work, so close to their subject matter, that they stop looking at it critically. It's...
4 questions to ask before hiring a freelance grant writer
More and more nonprofits are open to the idea of hiring a freelance grant writer for their organization. It's always a good idea...
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...
What not to expect of your grant writer
As professional grant writers, we've been asked to do everything under the sun when preparing a grant. Here are some things you should--and...
Should your nonprofit hire a grant writer who is certified?
As nonprofits review the credentials and experience of grant writers—whether they're looking to bring one in-house or hire a freelancer—the question of certification...
Individuals can get grants too: Here’s what you need to know
While most of our work at Professional Grant Writers concentrates on grants for nonprofits, there are circumstances where individuals can pursue grant funding....
How to start measuring your program’s outcomes
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...
Distilling federal grant readiness for your nonprofit
Writing and submitting a federal grant, whether you are part of a nonprofit or other type of business--is an extremely cumbersome process. Federal...