How grant writing works
Grant writing can be a confusing endeavor, especially for new nonprofits, or even established nonprofits that have simply never gone through the grant...
Use data to strengthen your grant writing
All nonprofits and their programs should track basic demographics of clients that participate in their programs at a bare minimum. More and more...
Build a true partnership with a grant writer
Grant writing is a collaboration between your consultant and your whole staff. To build a true partnership with a grant writer, put communication...
What are the stages of the grant writing process?
Securing grant funding for projects and initiatives can be a multi-step endeavor. While the steps and process may vary a bit depending on...
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...
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...
Do grant writers find grants?
As professional grant writers, our job spans the entire life cycle of a grant. That means finding grant opportunities, writing and packaging applications...
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,...
How do you write a budget for a grant?
Many people leave the grant budget section for last. They spend time on the narrative, carefully crafting a compelling story, but the budget...
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...