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Getting Your Ducks in a Row
A large portion of the effort required for submitting a grant happens in the preparation phase. You are likely to find this process to be the most time consuming, yet the most vital aspect of the process. In fact, one way to instantly separate yourself from the piles...
Who Is Your Audience? How to Get to Know Funders and Improve the Likelihood of Successful Grant Applications
Applying for grants can be a daunting process. You know you have an amazing program and are serving an unmet need in your community, but how do you convey that information in a way that is impactful to the nameless, faceless committee who will be reviewing your grant...
Why “It Depends” is the Answer to Many Grant Writing Questions
I think most people in the U.S. could name the TV show that has contestants clapping, high fiving each other and saying, “Good answer! Good answer!” Of course, that is none other than Family Feud. Unfortunately, when it comes to specific answers to burning questions...
3 Grant Writing Lessons from the Rio Summer Olympics
The Art of Grant Writing As I became enthralled with the Summer Olympics television coverage this year, I realized I was being drawn into the event through techniques that were about much more than athleticism and that those same techniques could be related...
5 Important Benefits of Grant Seeking That Don’t Include Winning Money
Grant seeking, especially in the beginning, can be a scary endeavor for nonprofits. The process takes time and money, with no guarantees of returns. Clearly your goal should be to do whatever is in your power to increase your probability of landing awards. But the...
What is Grant Readiness?
Prior to applying for grants it is critical for nonprofits to assess themselves in numerous areas to be sure they can be competitive in the grant seeking arena. Regardless of the size or age of your nonprofit or the fact that you have won a few grants previously, the...
A Vital Link: Board Giving and Grant Success
Thirty years ago I wrote and won my first grant for a small nonprofit. It was a federal grant for $90,000 for a rural runaway youth shelter. I was hooked! I realized the power of my writing and my attention to detail could make a big impact in the world. Of course,...
Nonprofit Board Responsibility
A strong and effective board is critical to the on-going success of an organization. This article does a good job of helping board members to understand their roles and responsibilities. Julé
Seven Benefits to Outsourcing Your Grant Writing Initiatives
While grant funds should not be the only revenue stream for a non-profit, they continue to be an effective way to raise dollars and should be a significant portion of a non-profit’s budget. If your agency is actively seeking grant dollars, you may choose to hire an...
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