Build a true partnership with your 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
Be sure to avoid these common grant proposal mistakes
Especially when a grant application has a long list of guidelines and requirements, it can be pretty easy to mess something up. And...
How to write the sustainability section of a grant
One of the most neglected aspects of any grant proposal — federal, state, or foundation — is the sustainability section. Funders often ask how...
The top 4 grant writing mistakes
Grant writing is extremely competitive; even the best prepared organizations often fail. To increase your chances of success, here are four common grant...
Resources to get started with grant writing
Nonprofits are often eager to get started with grant writing. And often, we advise a cautious approach. Grants are extremely competitive, with an industry...
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...
How to register for a federal grant with Grants.gov
The process of applying for a federal grant is never quick or simple. The initial process of just registering for a federal grant...
Five tips for federal grant writing success
Writing a federal government grant can be a huge project, one that often involves a team of people working closely together under great...
This is the best way to get advice on grant applications
New nonprofits should not rush into grant writing. But there are some things they can learn just by looking at some grant applications....
Getting started with nonprofit grant writing
New nonprofits are often eager to start grant writing. Grants are often seen as free, easy money, given the abundance of foundations and...