How to make your grant proposal stand out
We received a great question from a Twitter follower the other day: @ProGrantWriter What is the most important thing to mention in a grant...
What not to expect of your grant writer
As professional grant writers, we've been asked to do everything under the sun when preparing a grant. Here are some things you should--and...
Why your nonprofit should outsource
While outsourcing in nonprofits is relatively rare compared to most other businesses, I think the idea has become more popular in the struggling...
Should our organization use a volunteer grant writer?
Organizations desperate for grant money often rely on volunteer grant writers. They don't have the funds to pay for a professional, so they...
Integrate grant writing into a diversified fundraising plan
So many nonprofits associate fundraising exclusively with grant writing. But the truth is that grant writing is an extremely competitive process, and because...
Is your organization compliant with state charitable solicitation requirements?
Many nonprofit executives incorrectly believe that 501(c)(3) organizations can fundraise without limitation. Having an 501(c)(3) determination letter from the IRS does not necessarily...
Should your nonprofit hire a grant writer who is certified?
As nonprofits review the credentials and experience of grant writers—whether they're looking to bring one in-house or hire a freelancer—the question of certification...
Nonprofit articles you should be reading this week
Here's this week's dose of required reading for nonprofit professionals: Restricting what your donations can fund will cut the value of your gift:...
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...