Four red flags in nonprofit grant readiness
So much of grant writing is about more than just great writing. Grant success truly hinges on a perfectly packaged grant from a...
3 examples of SMART objectives for nonprofits
We recently discussed the acronym SMART and how it relates to developing strong objectives. Now we'd like to present some examples of SMART...
Why your grant writing efforts are failing
Even well-organized, well-established nonprofits may find their grant writing efforts are failing. There are several reasons this may be happening, and you might...
Are small grants worth the time and money?
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)...
Reading the clues in a foundation’s Form 990
A great way to determine a foundation's giving practices is to look through their Form 990-PF. The IRS requires private foundations to share...
How do I find grants from corporations?
How do I find grants from corporations? A great question came to us via Twitter from @PNOLA: @ProGrantWriter How do you find out about...
Do your grant narrative and project budget align?
The project budget is often an afterthought in grant writing. When you're working on a grant proposal, you probably spend most of your...
More ways to find grants for international nonprofits
You may find it harder to identify grants for international nonprofits than for domestic, U.S.-based organizations when it comes to finding grant opportunities....
What to include in your letter of inquiry (LOI)
A letter of inquiry (LOI) is often the first step to opening a conversation with a grantmaker and — hopefully — receiving funding....
Tips for writing and managing a federal grant
Contrary to the word on the street, federal grants are not free, easy money. If anyone tries to tell you otherwise, they're probably...