What to include in a letter of support for a grant application
Some grant applications ask for a letter of support or commitment when there's a partner organization or multiple stakeholders involved in a project....
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 give food for an...
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...
Foundations are warming up to general operating support
General operating support is the Holy Grail of grant writing. Every nonprofit wants foundations to award them general operating grants. These are unrestricted...
Should your nonprofit hire a grant writing consultant?
Nonprofits large and small often find it beneficial to hire a grant writing consultant, someone outside the organization. It can save money and...
Good communication is key to successful grant writing
Discussions around grant readiness often involve nuts and bolts elements of grant writing: budgets, 501 (c) 3 letters, program details, past accomplishments. We...
Aligning your grant narrative and grant budget
The grant budget is often a sticking point in grant writing, whether for a foundation or a large federal grant. Inexperienced grant writers...
Thanking grantmakers builds positive funder relations
It's important to consider longterm funder relations beyond the grant award. Often, nonprofits receive grants and completely forget to thank the foundation that...
Using board connections to help get foundation grants
Receiving foundation grants can be an exercise in futility, especially if your nonprofit is new and/or not well connected. But your board of...
Nonprofit compliance tips for avoiding fundraising penalties
In our culture that celebrates autonomy and independence, we may be inclined to throw caution to the wind when we come face-to-face with...