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The Skinny on a Matching Grant

by Funding For Good | Sep 10, 2019 | Development/Fundraising, Grant Writing

As a new grant writer, over two decades ago, I was intrigued when I first heard of a matching grant. I didn’t know what they were, if I should apply for one, or what was required to qualify. Luckily for me, I did some exploring and learned a lot about matching...

What to Ask Program Officers About Proposals

by Funding For Good | Sep 19, 2018 | Development/Fundraising, Grant Writing

The world of grant writing takes a front seat for many of us in the Spring and Fall when a myriad of applications are available and due. A key topic revolves around what questions you should ask program officers about proposals. The right questions can increase your...

Quick Tips for Using Program Grants to Build Capacity

by Funding For Good | Dec 20, 2017 | Budgeting, Development/Fundraising, Grant Writing

How many of you are ready to pull your hair out because the grants you research offer plenty of dollars for program materials or direct services but never enough money for staff salaries, marketing, or administrative costs? I’m going to go ahead and raise two hands...

Grant Guidelines: Can You Follow Instructions?

by Funding For Good | May 3, 2017 | Development/Fundraising, Grant Writing

I taught a State & Federal Grant Writing Workshop with the help of Marie and Amy this past week. One of the topics that came up was ‘grant guidelines’. What are they and why are they important? Grant guidelines are instructions for composing an...