Direct vs. indirect costs in a nonprofit grant budget
Creating a strong grant budget is not about listing expenses. Your top priority is to show funders that your organization understands how money...
Nonprofits
The future of grant writing: Trends nonprofits need to know
New technologies, shifting funder expectations, and emerging collaborative models are fundamentally changing how nonprofits secure funding. Organizations that adapt to these shifts will thrive;...
Why AI-written grant proposals are getting rejected (and how to write better ones)
Funders are drowning in proposals. As AI makes grant writing faster and cheaper, submission volumes have skyrocketed—but most applications now look identical. Generic...
How grant writers help nonprofits build long-term funding strategies
For many nonprofits, winning a grant feels like a major victory. But while one successful proposal may provide short-term relief, it rarely guarantees...
Why professional grant writers are essential for nonprofit organizations
Getting grant money isn’t as easy as filling out a form and waiting for approval. Between 2020 and 2025, the number of nonprofits...
7 elements of a winning grant application
Grant funding can make or break a nonprofit project. To stand out, your application must include seven key elements: a clearly defined project,...
Persuasive proposals: The key to winning more grants
A persuasive proposal clearly aligns with the funder’s goals, presents a compelling case, and supports it with evidence and impact. Not all grant proposals...
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...
How to stand out and win over big funders
Grant funding is wildly competitive, but you can stand out by aligning with funders’ priorities, proving your impact, and building relationships before you...
Winning grants through effective nonprofit program design
Nonprofits win grants by designing programs funders trust. A strong program—not just a good proposal—drives funding success. Grantors prioritize sustainability, measurable impact, and...