Here you’ll find articles and resources to help you get ready for grants, find the perfect grants, write winning grants, and manage your grants. 

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There are a lot of things to keep up with if you’re responsible for grants. From finding grants that are a good fit for your organization to managing grants once you’re awarded – it can all be overwhelming! Fortunately, there are many ways you can streamline your grant process. Grant Research When you’re getting started […]

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How to streamline your grant process

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Grant Writing

There are lots of reasons you might consider adding a new program or service at your nonprofit. Maybe your clients have requested something new or you’ve identified an unmet need. Or perhaps you found a grant opportunity that’s a good fit, but it only supports new programs. Whatever the reason, there are some important questions […]

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Should your nonprofit add a new program or service?

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Grant Readiness

Writing grants might seem like a dry, boring business to some. But it doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, grant copy that sparkles with life and showcases solid outcomes will garner attention…and successful funding.   My mantra is to be tight, light, and right. People who write tight copy use simple sentences to explain the main idea. Prudent, creative word choices and sentence variety lead to a light […]

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How to write tight, light, and right grants

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Grant Writing

Looking for a great gift for your grant writer? Since you can’t give them what they really want (less character limits and 100% award rate!), here are some great gifts for those souls who are all about the money: A Coffee Cup. Or Four. You know when a writer is under deadline because the tightly […]

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Great gifts for grant writers

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Grant Writing

Especially this year, you may feel a burning urgency to land a grant right now to help get your organization through the end of this awful year. It might be a great time to focus on grants…but it depends on what you need most. Usually, grants provide restricted income. This means that the funds can […]

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Recovering after COVID-19 funding losses

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Grant Readiness