We’re officially halfway through 2025, and your nonprofit grant strategy deserves a strategic boost if you want to finish the year on a high note. With competitive Q3 and Q4 deadlines on the horizon and public funding landscapes continuing to...

The grantmaking landscape is evolving faster than ever. 2025 grant trends are doing the most, to say the least. With public funding in flux, private foundations shifting priorities, and technology changing how proposals are crafted and reviewed, nonprofits need way...

The pressure to pursue every funding opportunity can feel overwhelming, especially in today’s environment of shrinking public resources and steep competition for private grants. But here’s the truth: not all grants are worth your time. That’s why it’s essential to...

Let’s be honest: most nonprofit professionals didn’t get into this work for the spreadsheets. But when it comes to grant writing, your budget isn’t just an attachment or requirement to fulfill. Grant budgets are a crucial part of the story...

Even seasoned grant writers make grant proposal errors, but small changes can be the difference between a funded project and a missed opportunity. Funders review hundreds of applications, and issues such as unclear objectives, vague budgets, or an ineffective statement...

Struggling to keep up with grant writing as a team of one, or as part of a small nonprofit where everyone wears multiple hats? You’re not alone. Across the nonprofit sector, countless small nonprofits and grassroots organizations do life-changing work...

When you’re the only one writing grants, you don’t have time to start from scratch every time a new application comes up. That’s where a Grant Writing Toolkit comes in—a collection of reusable content, data, and templates that make the grant writing process faster, smoother,...

Securing funding can often feel like an uphill battle in nonprofits’ fluctuating economic landscape. Tough times call for strategic measures, and mastering the art of grant writing is more crucial than ever. This blog post delves into practical strategies for...

Dr. Julie Ann Ward The decision-making process The decision-making process was a long one for me. I had invested years into getting a PhD and felt like I’d won the lottery when I landed a tenure-track position at an R1...

In a rapidly changing economy and job market, the transition from traditional employment to independent consulting is becoming increasingly appealing and common. This transition holds particular promise for individuals in specialized writing fields like grant writing, where conventional roles offer...