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...
How grant writing works
Grant writing can be a confusing endeavor, especially for new nonprofits, or even established nonprofits that have simply never gone through the grant...
Write a strong grant proposal by listing successes
Strong grant proposals have lots of important elements: measurable objectives, a sensible budget, and a clear program description. One aspect of a strong...
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...
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...
How to write an LOI that opens doors
LOIs, or letters of inquiry, are an important first step in the grant writing process. Often, funders ask to see this short, pre-proposal...
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...
Targeting local foundations with your nonprofit’s grant writing
Lately the word "local" is on everyone's lips. Local food movements inspire locavores to eat produce and meat from local producers. Local small...