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Grant Readiness Checklist

by Funding For Good | Jun 6, 2023 | Development/Fundraising, Grant Research, Grant Writing

Learn how a grant readiness assessment or checklist can make grant fundraising easier—and more successful! Every nonprofit client we’ve worked with wants to secure more grant funding. This is for good reason! Grants play a vital role in nonprofit fundraising....

How to Determine Grant Writing Fees

by Funding For Good | May 25, 2023 | Consulting

“How do grant writers get paid?” “How much should I charge for grant writing?” Questions around grant writing fees pop up a lot in the nonprofit world. Nonprofit organizations want to understand how much grant writers charge. Freelance grant writers and grant...

Simple Steps to Write an Executive Summary

by Funding For Good | May 22, 2023 | Development/Fundraising, Grant Research, Grant Writing

The executive summary is one of the most important parts of any grant proposal. Think of your executive summary like a movie trailer. The executive summary sets the tone for your proposal, previews your proposed impact, highlights your organization’s expertise,...

How to Begin Developing a Statement of Need

by Funding For Good | May 3, 2023 | Development/Fundraising, Grant Writing

Nearly all grant applications require a statement of need. This is for good reason! A statement of need communicates key information to donors about your organization and its work. After reading your statement of need, donors should come away feeling certain that...

5 Ways to Boost Fundraising with a Strategic Plan

by Funding For Good | Jan 11, 2023 | Strategic Planning

A nonprofit strategic plan costs money and time. But can it pay for itself with better fundraising? Here at Funding for Good, our answer is a resounding, yes! At its heart, nonprofit fundraising is about showing donors how their contributions will create impact in the...