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...
First time grant writing tips
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...
How hard is it to write a grant?
Writing a grant proposal can be a time-consuming and complex process. Grant writing involves a series of steps, from developing an idea to...
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 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...
Four questions to ask after a grant rejection
Receiving a denial of your grant request from a foundation is extremely frustrating. All those hours of hard work, of agonizing about the...
What is involved in grant writing?
If your nonprofit hasn't written grants before, the prospect may overwhelm you. But what is actually involved in grant writing? The process can...
New nonprofits should not rush into grant writing
New nonprofits are often eager to get started with grant writing. After all, grants are a common funding stream for nonprofits. They're also...
Is it too soon to start grant writing?
Often, the question arises: Is it too soon to start grant writing? If you're wondering when you can start writing grants, we have...
What are outcomes versus outputs in grant writing?
Grant writing can involve a frustrating set of jargon — terms like goals, objectives, outcomes, outputs, and a great many more. Even if...