How a grant prospect research service saves organizations from wasting thousands on the wrong funders
Grant rejection hurts most when it was avoidable. Many nonprofits spend weeks writing a proposal — pulling staff off core work, gathering data,...
Grant writing services explained – from research to reporting
For many nonprofits, grants are a primary source of funding. Yet writing a strong grant proposal requires time, research, and specialized skills. This...
How to find foundation funders who share your vision
To find foundation funders who truly align with your nonprofit’s mission, start by clearly defining your purpose, researching foundations with similar values, and...
Cost estimates to write a grant
Organizations looking to hire a grant writer all ask the same question: How much can I expect to pay for professional help? Applicants...
How to run a successful grant writing program
Grant writing success is the unicorn of the nonprofit world. Any experienced grant writer knows well the frustrations, struggles, and challenges that come...
Develop a grants calendar to stay on top of deadlines
If you've written grants for a while, you've probably experienced it: that sinking feeling when you realize — or your employer tells you...
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...
Should you hire a contract grant writer?
Nonprofits large and small often find it beneficial to hire a contract grant writer, someone outside the organization. It can save money and...
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...
Reading the clues in a foundation’s Form 990
. A great way to determine a foundation's giving practices is to look through their Form 990. With regard to private foundations, this...