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...
What to include in a letter of support for a grant application
Some grant applications ask for a letter of support or commitment when there's a partner organization or multiple stakeholders involved in a project....
What is a good grant writing success rate?
Nonprofits and other grant applicants often wonder, "What is a good grant writing success rate?" They're often surprised to learn that on average,...
How to search for grants for your nonprofit
Before you even start writing, you'll need to know how to search for grants for your nonprofit. Each grantmaker – whether a governmental...
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...
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 to fill out a logic model for nonprofit grants
Many organizations cringe when they talk about evaluations, metrics, and measurements. It's fun to talk about one's program, but it's often intimidating and...
4 questions to ask a grant writer applicant
More nonprofits are open to the idea of hiring a freelance grant writer for their organization. It's always a good idea to thoroughly...
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...