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...
How to get started with grant writing
Nonprofits often view grant writing as an inevitable part of running a nonprofit. As soon as that 501(c)(3) letter arrives from the IRS,...
Cost estimates to write a grant
It can be helpful to understand cost estimates to write a grant. Organizations need this important information to figure out if hiring an...
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...
Get corporate grants by starting with employee matching gifts
The world of corporate grants is all too often complicated. Companies like WalMart, Amgen, and Bank of America, for example, are very transparent...
How to write grants for small nonprofits
Finances are always tight in the nonprofit sector; if you run a small nonprofit, you’re likely dealing with even more financial restrictions. Even...
Integrate grants into a diversified fundraising plan
So many nonprofits associate a fundraising plan exclusively with grant writing. But the truth is that grant writing is an extremely competitive process....
Revenue sources for nonprofit fundraising
We at Professional Grant Writers often talk about the importance of diversifying your income streams through a variety of nonprofit fundraising strategies. Though...
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 —...
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...