In the world of grant seeking, myths have a way of taking root. Misconceptions often come from a mix of fear, misinformation, or stories passed between nonprofit organizations trying to make sense of why funding can feel hard to reach.
Before you start chasing funding, make sure you’ve built the foundation to step up to the plate and start hitting. Grant writing isn’t just about putting together a compelling proposal. It’s about proving — on paper and in practice —
If your grant process feels like a mad dash every time, you’re not alone. But there’s a better way… and it starts with a calendar. Picture this: a grant deadline pops up. You scramble to pull budgets, rework your boilerplate,
If your grant proposals feel flat or overly formal, it’s time to rethink your approach. Storytelling isn’t fluff … it’s strategy. There’s one skill that sets successful grant writers apart … and it’s not perfect grammar or deep pockets. It’s
When is the best time to apply for a grant? This is a common question—and the answer might surprise you. For many things there is a true season. For example: Tax season Back to school season The 4th of July
Grant writing can be incredibly complicated. From identifying the right opportunities to tailoring your proposal to the funder’s goals in a way that is still true to your own mission to tracking down all the right attachments, there is a
Before you start chasing funding, make sure you’ve built the foundation to win it. Grant writing isn’t just about putting together a compelling proposal. It’s about proving (on paper and in practice) that your organization is ready to handle funding
It’s two weeks before a federal grant deadline, and you just learned about the opportunity and that you are eligible to apply for grant funding. Unfortunately, your fundraising team is busy preparing for your organization’s annual event, and it is
When I first got into grant writing, I was encouraged by many people to specialize. They thought the surest path to impactful work with nonprofits was to select a highly specialized niche (like Department of Education government grants) and work
