Grant writing success takes consistent, diligent efforts
Many nonprofits are excited to get started with grant writing. They're working under the assumption that as soon as they get out the...
What does a grant writing consultant do?
Many nonprofits turn to a grant writing consultant to assist with fundraising efforts, rather than hiring a full-time, in-house grant writer. A grant...
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...
How data can help your nonprofit’s grantwriting
All nonprofits and their programs should track basic demographics of clients that participate in their programs at a bare minimum. More and more...
How to build a true partnership between a grant writer and a nonprofit
Congratulations! You hired a consultant to write grants for your nonprofit. Now what? Grant writing is a collaboration between your consultant and your whole...
What your nonprofit needs to get started with grant writing
Grant writing is often viewed as an inevitable part of running a nonprofit. As soon as that 501(c)(3) letter arrives from the IRS,...
Getting organized: Develop a grants calendar to stay on top of deadlines
By Megan Hill If you've written grants for a while, you've probably experienced it: that sinking feeling when you realize -- or your employer...
Overcoming grant writer’s block
Do you ever find yourself staring at a blank Word document, wondering how to start writing a massive grant narrative? Those blank white...
Grant writing is like growing vegetables
By Megan Hill This time of year, in the Pacific Northwest, my vegetable garden is in full swing. I'm harvesting strawberries, beets, carrots, chard,...
Three fool proof ways to get started as a freelance grant writer
How can I get started as a freelance grant writer? It's a question that comes to me often and I want to let...