prospects Archives - Funding for Good

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...

Grant Research Questions to Find Ideal Prospects

by Funding For Good | Feb 6, 2020 | Donors, Grant Research, Grant Writing

Grant research questions are time consuming and can be frustrating. It is not easy to determine the number of grants to apply for that will guarantee funding for a program, project or organization. Common estimates suggest that first time grants to a foundation are...

Grants Management: Often a Trial-By-Fire Experience

by Funding For Good | Oct 16, 2019 | Development/Fundraising, Grant Writing

Several years ago, I started a job as a grant writer on a development team for a large nonprofit in North Carolina. Grants management was new to me even though I had worked in and around nonprofits for years. While I’d responded to RFP’s and RFI’s (requests for...

Project Research Success: How to find Grants

by Funding For Good | Aug 28, 2019 | Development/Fundraising, Grant Research

Does grant research seem overwhelming? Do you struggle to determine where and how to find foundations that want to fund your current needs? Project research success depends on various factors. Grant research is not as simple as sitting down and searching for one...

Where To Start On The Grant Writing Journey

by Funding For Good | Jun 5, 2019 | Development/Fundraising, Grant Research, Grant Writing

Are you new to grant writing for nonprofits? Are you a founder starting the grant writing journey to increase funding for your organization? Maybe you are a development director searching for ways to raise capital dollars, buy a new piece of equipment, or fully fund...