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...
The Women's Liberation Movement of the 1960s and 70s ushered in a new era for women in the workforce. Prior to this, certain segments of women virtually abandoned the workforce after marriage as culture dictated that a woman’s primary role...
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...
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...
Today we’re shining a spotlight on Schoharie County Council of Senior Citizens, Inc., a senior citizen support nonprofit that helps the aging population in New York. We’re inspired by their mission, what inspires them to do the work they do,...
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...