The importance of grant readiness
We have lost track of how many nonprofits write to our team hoping to hire a grant writer, only to find out they're...
Finding credible sources for a grant’s need statement
Every grant has a need statement — and every winning grant has a great need statement. This part of the grant proposal is...
How to write the chosen intervention section of a grant
We've talked a lot about using evidence to establish the need or the problem your nonprofit is working to solve. You need to...
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...
Should you try grant editing services?
Organizations occasionally prefer to write grants in house rather than hire a professional grant writer. But sometimes it can also help to have...
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...
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 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...
What to include in an MOU for a federal grant application
Some federal grants will ask you for MOUs — memoranda of understanding. With the dizzying requirements for a federal grant, this breakdown will help...
Is your nonprofit truly ready to apply for a federal grant?
Our team of professional grant writers talks a lot about nonprofit grant readiness. We are constantly assessing our clients to make sure they're...