Read Time: 4 Minutes Watch Time: 4 Minutes The Grant Practice Success Stories Grant writing is more than a skill. For many, it’s a calling — a way to help mission-driven organizations get the funding they need. But building a...

Are you a grant consultant who is working around the clock but barely breaking even? You’re not alone, and it’s simply not sustainable. If you’re a solo grant writing consultant pulling 60-hour weeks but your bank account doesn’t reflect the...

Busy is not the goal. Control is. Many consultants wear “fully booked” like a badge of honor. Their calendars are packed, inboxes overflowing, and every hour spoken for. Yet behind the scenes, they’re scrambling. They juggle last-minute client requests, redo...

What would happen if 1,000 justice-minded grant consultants stepped into their power? Not just as service providers. Not just as writers. But as leaders shaping the future of funding. The vision is bigger than closing budget gaps for clients. It’s...

Funders today expect more than perfectly filled forms. They’re looking for strategic clarity, authentic voice, and community-centered proposals. In many cases, small nonprofit teams or generalist staff members lack the bandwidth or training to deliver at that level consistently. In...

Ever skim the headlines and wonder, “Is AI coming for my grant writing job?” You’re not alone. In recent months, the conversation around artificial intelligence (AI) has taken a dramatic turn. While the criticism and concerns over some aspects of...

If you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and mentally drained, you’re not alone. Grant writer burnout is a widespread issue affecting nonprofit professionals worldwide. It’s especially treacherous for those responsible for securing critical funds to support their organization’s mission. Burnout goes beyond...

Next week I’m doing 2 live, free trainings called How to Build a Profitable Grant Writing Business. Tuesday, April 5, 2022 11 AM CT/12 PM ET & Thursday, April 7, 2022 6 PM CT/7 PM ET >>>>Register here Each session...

By Alisha Verly-Jensen Behind every nonprofit’s mission, values, and program is a story that explains your purpose and inspires others to support you in your cause. Perfecting how you tell these stories can improve everything from how you develop your...

By Alisha Verly-Jensen Revising and editing is a major part of grant writing and cannot be rushed or minimized. Anything from missing the smallest detail to a glaring omission can invalidate a grant proposal.  Consequently, grant revisions are far from...