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Proposal Writing and Grantseeking
Grantmakers Need to Trust Your Organization
The Board’s Role in Securing Grants
What Size of Grant to Request?
When hammering out the budget for a grant request, remember the Goldilocks Rule: If it’s too large or too small, it won’t do. It’s got to be just the right size to get the work done. The job of the budget is to support program implementation at a reasonable, professional level.
How to Answer Budget Questions Funders Will Ask
Funders will put the budget and budget justification sections of your proposal under a magnifying glass. So you’ve got to get them right. When you understand the Funder's concerns and the questions they’ll pose, you’re in a much stronger position to nail it. Here’s a list of questions funders are sure to ask.
Creating the Budget Narrative for Your Grant Proposal
Most government funders, and many private and corporate foundations, require that a budget narrative accompany a grant proposal’s line-item budget.
Grant Proposal Development as Project Management
Using established project management strategies can streamline your process
Grants: Passion Matters, But So Do Cold Facts and Calculated Action
Many nonprofits are born from the grave concern of someone who’s experienced a tragedy, suffered from a problem, or witnessed others’ suffering first-hand. These nonprofits radiate an intensity of purpose that inspires others to action and captures the interest of grantmakers who want to partner with authentic organizations working deeply within their communities.
To Win Grants, Write Clearly
There’s much more to winning grant awards than writing! To win, it’s imperative to approach the right funder with a solid program plan that’s capable of producing meaningful results. But the quality of the writing does matter.
A Grant Proposal’s Most Common Pitfall
Accurately identifying the problem or need your organization wants to tackle is the single most important factor in developing a powerful grant proposal.