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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,...

Deciding Whether to Pursue a Grant Opportunity

by Funding For Good | Nov 28, 2022 | Development/Fundraising

Have you ever been approached by a donor who wants to fund a new project at your nonprofit organization? Sure, the project isn’t on your priority list—or anywhere close. But here’s a donor, ready to write a check! What do you do? We know how tempting it can be to just...

Foundations – How to Start the Conversation with Program Officers

by Funding For Good | Feb 15, 2021 | Grant Writing

It’s Spring ‘grant season’ which means two things: The holiday break is over and it’s time to start raising money again. You probably need to have a few conversations with foundation program officers to identify ideal prospects for your current needs. Whether you are...