Whenever I set my mind on a new task, the first thing I like to do is take stock of where I’m starting from. Whether it’s developing a new course, beginning work with a new client, or even projects in...

If you break down the tasks a grant writer does during a typical project, you would find that they only spend a portion of their day on actual writing. The bulk of their tasks are devoted to grant management.  If...

Almost everyone knows that grant funding for nonprofit organizations is out there.  In fact, there are grants for nearly every cause, including grants for artists, educators, and local governments. Yet, the process of finding and applying to these grants is...

In March 2021, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). As a result, the United States Treasury allocated more than $350 billion dollars to state, regional, municipal, and Tribal governments. The ARPA infused local governments with one of the...

Eliminate overwhelm and writer’s block by having a solid plan for crafting that initial draft. ...

When I start writing a grant for a client, I always begin with their organizational history and mission, and not just because that’s often the first section on a grant application. The reason I start there is because I need to...

Every year, two of the major players in the grantmaking world, Candid and GrantStation, release their industry reports, covering the most notable trends in philanthropy and nonprofit work, and how this impacts grantseekers. ...

It’s becoming more common for grantmakers to ask applicants to provide a strategic plan alongside their grant proposal. The thing is, a strategic plan is not the type of document you can whip up within a typical 4-6 week grant...

In addition to presenting a well-planned out program plan and demonstrating organizational capacity, grant writers can increase their odds of securing grant funding by describing their programming and target population with words and phrases that convey respect and sensitivity. Concepts...

Thousands of nonprofits in the United States carry out their work abroad. Many grantmakers and foundations have very particular rules when it comes to funding international organizations. This post will help you navigate some of those rules and help you...