Is it too soon to start grant writing?
We received this question on Twitter a while back regarding when to start writing grants, and wanted to post our comments here and...
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...
4 ways to get your grant proposal rejected
A large part of reviewing and approving grant proposals for funding is subjective on the part of the foundation. But there are some...
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...
Become a grant reviewer and improve your grant writing skills
Sometimes grant writers are consumed by their work, becoming too close to their subject matter. When this happens, they stop looking at it...
Federal grant writing tip: Review the review criteria
If you've ever sat down to read a federal funding announcement or RFP (request for proposals), you've likely had to pry your eyelids...
Target local foundations with your grant writing
As nonprofits continue to proliferate and competition for limited grant money runs high, consider staying with local foundations. Applying for grants from local...
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...
Including key staff in a grant proposal
It's important to include a thorough description of key staff in a grant proposal. This includes a thorough description of the staff managing...