Direct vs. indirect costs in a nonprofit grant budget
Creating a strong grant budget is not about listing expenses. Your top priority is to show funders that your organization understands how money...
Grant writing tips
How grant writing consulting services help you build a long-term funding strategy
Sustainable funding remains one of the most persistent challenges facing nonprofits today. The unpredictable cycle of awarded grants followed by rejections creates an...
7 elements of a winning grant application
Grant funding can make or break a nonprofit project. To stand out, your application must include seven key elements: a clearly defined project,...
How to stand out and win over big funders
Grant funding is wildly competitive, but you can stand out by aligning with funders’ priorities, proving your impact, and building relationships before you...
Are small grants worth the effort?
A nonprofit client approached us with an interesting question: Is it worth my while to go after small grants (around $1,000 to $10,000)...
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 donate food for an...
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;...
What new charities need before hiring grant writers
Too many new nonprofits look to hire a grant writer before they're ready to write grants. Or they try to hire grant writers...
Develop a grants calendar to stay on top of deadlines
If you've written grants for a while, you've probably experienced it: that sinking feeling when you realize — or your employer tells you...
What is included in grant proposal writing services?
Across a range of sectors, grant funding can be a critical factor in turning visions into reality. And professional grant proposal writing services...