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...
Why your nonprofit should outsource
While outsourcing in nonprofits is relatively rare compared to most other businesses, the idea has become more popular. The economy is changing, with...
How to find grants for international nonprofits
A large portion of our grant writing work comes from international nonprofits. They're either based in the U.S. but working abroad, or they're...
Are you making this deadly grant writing mistake?
Too many nonprofits are guilty of making this deadly grant writing mistake. It's such a serious error that it can cause nonprofits to...
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....
General operating expenses and the truth about nonprofit overhead
Overhead, referring to nonprofit overhead expenses, (also known as administrative costs or general operating expenses) is a common buzzword in grant writing —...
One phone call can improve your foundation grant’s chances
The best way to get a foundation's attention and increase your grant application's chances of succeeding is to simply pick up the phone...
How corporate matching gifts can boost nonprofit revenue
More nonprofits seem to be competing for fewer grant dollars every year. Submitting application after application with little positive response can be frustrating...
Grant writing advice for first time grant seekers
Nonprofits seeking their first grant should heed some grant writing advice to ensure their efforts are successful, beyond just writing a strong grant...
Why was my grant request denied?
One of the most common questions people ask us is, 'Why was my grant request denied?' And the answer is that there can...