Understanding the lingo when it comes to nonprofit finances
The best way to understand how a foundation awards a grant is to look at that grant money as an investment. The foundation is going to look at your nonprofit’s bottom line to make sure that your...
View ArticleFour easy ways to improve your need statement
Your grant proposal’s need statement is crucial because it lays the foundation as you argue in favor of funding your project or organization. If the funder doesn’t understand why you need the money,...
View ArticleThis quick edit will improve your grant writing significantly
Grant writing is so often about the “big picture” at hand. We spend hours upon hours discussing and digesting issues surrounding demonstrating a significant need, developing a strong budget, and...
View ArticleHow to plan and design a grant proposal
Grant proposals are increasingly accepted through online forms, but we don’t think paper proposals are going away any time soon. A significant percentage of foundations still request paper...
View ArticleAligning your grant narrative and budget
Budgets are often a sticking point in grant writing, whether for a foundation or a large federal grant. They tend to be worked on towards the end of the writing process, when a deadline may be looming...
View ArticleFive myths about grant writing
Grant writing is shrouded in misconceptions, and they’re perpetuated by the inexperienced. Here are five myths most commonly encountered by professional grant writers: Grants are free, easy money....
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Preparing your organization for state and local grants
Before you can even start writing a grant, you must consider whether your organization has all the pieces in place to compete with other applicants. Grants are increasingly competitive, with more and...
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Distilling federal grant readiness for your nonprofit
Writing and submitting a federal grant, whether you are part of a nonprofit or other type of business–is an extremely cumbersome process. Federal grants are announced with sharp turnarounds and quick...
View ArticleHow to start measuring your program’s outcomes
It’s important for any nonprofit to measure their effectiveness at solving the problems they’re addressing, but it’s especially imperative for a nonprofit to do this if they’re looking to apply for...
View ArticleIndividuals can get grants too: Here’s what you need to know
While most of our work at Professional Grant Writers concentrates on grants for nonprofits, there are circumstances where individuals can pursue grant funding. Artists, researchers, small business...
View ArticleShould your nonprofit hire a grant writer who is certified?
As nonprofits review the credentials and experience of grant writers—whether they’re looking to bring one in-house or hire a freelancer—the question of certification may come up. Some grant writers,...
View ArticleWhat not to expect of your grant writer
As professional grant writers, we’ve been asked to do everything under the sun when preparing a grant. Here are some things you should–and should not–ask of your grant writer. Do ask your grant...
View ArticleHow to run a successful grant writing program
Grant writing success is the unicorn of the nonprofit world. Any experienced grant writer knows well the frustrations, struggles, and challenges that come with consistently applying for grant awards....
View Article4 questions to ask before hiring a freelance grant writer
More and more nonprofits are open to the idea of hiring a freelance grant writer for their organization. It’s always a good idea to thoroughly vet the person you’re hiring, especially if they’re going...
View ArticleBecome a grant reviewer — and improve your grant writing skills in the process
Sometimes grant writers are so consumed by their work, so close to their subject matter, that they stop looking at it critically. It’s helpful to have fresh eyes on your work, whether that means hiring...
View ArticleHow much does grant writing cost?
How much does a grant writer cost? What are a grant writer’s fees? What’s a grant writer’s hourly rate? These are all questions we field on a daily basis as we talk to prospective clients. Let’s...
View ArticleUnderstanding the lingo when it comes to nonprofit finances
The best way to understand how a foundation awards a grant is to look at that grant money as an investment. The foundation is going to look at your nonprofit’s bottom line to make sure that your...
View Article4 ways to improve your grant’s need statement
Your grant proposal’s need statement is crucial because it lays the foundation as you argue in favor of funding your project or organization. If the funder doesn’t understand why you need the money,...
View ArticleAligning your grant narrative and grant budget
The grant budget is often a sticking point in grant writing, whether for a foundation or a large federal grant. Inexperienced grant writers may work on the grant budget toward the end of the writing...
View ArticleHow to plan and design grant proposals
Grant proposals are increasingly accepted through online forms, but we don’t think paper proposals are going away any time soon. A significant percentage of foundations still request paper...
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