In this episode, her dynamic teaching style brings so much infectious enthusiasm to the discussion that every listener will feel empowered to go out and find a grant for their program – even if they never considered it before.
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Where To Start On The Grant Writing Journey
Regardless of where you are beginning, grant writing is a journey on all fronts.
Developing Your Development Director
If there is one thing that can be universally agreed upon by nonprofit organizations, it would be this: raising money is hard.
Overhead Rates: A Word From Nonprofits
Grant applications often include the question, “What is your overhead rate?”
Executive Summaries – Say it Without Saying Too Much
The BEST Executive Summaries allow you to “hook” a prospective community partner, stakeholder, or donor so that they say, “Tell me more!”
Responsibly Portraying Sustainability Beyond the Grant
[Sustainability] – the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level. Let’s talk about it in relation to your organization.
How To Get Practice Writing Grants When It Isn’t Currently Your Job
A few questions you will want to consider before presenting yourself to write grants ‘for practice.’
Should Grants Be a Part of Your Fundraising Plans?
Should you start writing grants, and if so, when, for how much, why and to whom?
Grants for Faith-Based Organizations
Whether you are an established faith-based nonprofit or you are a program operating under a church fiscal sponsor…today’s blog is for you.
Churches, Grants, & Faith-Based Organizations
Are you looking for money for a church?
What to Ask Program Officers About Proposals
Spring and Fall seem like a prime time to chat about the questions you should be asking when you reach out to program officers.
About Grant Writer Success Rates
A grant writer’s “success rate” depends on the writer’s professional skills and the organization’s readiness to submit the proposals.
How to Write Quality Goals and Objectives
Writing goals and objectives, whether for grants, strategic planning or program design does not have to be hard.
Top 10 Questions to Ask Before Working on a Grant Application
There are some questions about grant applications that should be asked prior to working on an application.
How to Find Dollars for a Matching or Challenge Grant
How you create your match will vary based on the type of program and/or agency you have, as well as the type of funds you are requesting.
Three Ways to Identify New Foundation Prospects
let’s jump right in and learn a few new ways to find great prospects for your current needs.
What are Challenge Grants?
A ‘Challenge Grant,’ is when a foundation commits to award money to an organization based on the amount of new funds raised in response to the challenge.
The First Five ‘To-Dos’ After Receiving a Grant
Are you writing grants with no real plan? We are going to help you with the first few steps today.
When Grant Season and Writer’s Block Coincide
Spring and fall grant cycles tend to produce deadlines that are uncomfortably close to each other and writer’s block can happen.
Quick Tips for Using Program Grants to Build Capacity
Do the grants you research offer plenty of program dollars but never enough money for staff salaries, marketing, or administrative costs?
Three Common Myths about Capacity Building Grants
“What exactly is capacity building and how can I get a grant to do it?”