I want to help you write successful grants because I know the work you do matters. And I know that a lot of the grant writing advice out there isn’t going to get you the results you want. Why? Because...

There are some grant writing experts and instructors who believe that the key to getting grant funding is to… …Do more …Go faster …Work harder And I couldn’t disagree more. Taking this frantic approach is a recipe for burnout. Plain...

Are you struggling to get the grant funding you need? Let’s talk about it. Most of the grant writing advice out there elevates one or two actions as quick fixes. And most of it isn’t bad advice, it’s simply incomplete....

Nonprofits at all stages of development can benefit from hiring a grant writing consultant. Organizations seeking grant funding for the first time can turn to a grant writer to review their grant readiness and identify suitable opportunities.  At the other...

Determining your eligibility for a particular grant means making sure you’re within the designated geographic scope and location, that you’re the type of grant applicant the funding is for, that you’re seeking the type of funding the grant is, and...

One of the biggest stumbling blocks to getting grant funding is knowing which grants you’re eligible for. Raise your hand if you’ve ever gotten excited about a grant you’ve found only to realize that you’re not even eligible? Not a...

You’ve been experimenting with your grant strategy for too long. You’re probably tired of rushing around and struggling to piece together grant applications at the last minute. You want more stable funding… …to do more good, …serve your community better,...

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...

Any organization established for the purpose of carrying out charitable work can technically call themselves a nonprofit. But, to meet the strictest legal definition of a nonprofit, organizations must comply with nonprofit registration requirements at both the state and federal...

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...