When trying to fund special initiatives of your organization, every penny counts. That's why it is very important that you have the right resources to ensure your best chance at success...A good grant writer is one of those resources. In 2015 I shared a blog post about what to expect from a grant writer...I want to re-share this with everyone today. Reason being is during the month of January we have discussed key components to include in grant proposals, elements of the ca

You have your presentation ready…Now it’s showtime. Ok…So last week, we promised to give you a sample Case for Support along with a Letter of Inquiry that can be taken and used to give you guidance as you create your very own. Now a few notes and disclaimers…We have replaced the names and locations of the agency who we originally wrote these documents for. So, the board and Executive Director weren’t actually comprised of legendary football coaches! Lastly, 90210 is the onl

Where are you going and why should I follow you? When a business seeks funding from banks or other investors, they are often required to present a very firm, and concise, business plan that outlines all aspects of their proposed endeavors. Writing a grant is no different…However in the nonprofit world the “business plan” is otherwise known as the “Case for Support.” Organizations interested in developing impressive and competitive proposals must establish frameworks to help

IT’S A FEEDING FRENZY OUT THERE! Scoring grant funds has never been more challenging with the saturation of organizations competing for the same pot of money, and with more stringent requirements being implemented by funders. However, by using frameworks to build a strong proposal, your organization can differentiate itself and establish a competitive edge over the competition. I recently read an article titled, Before you Leap, Weighing the Benefits of Grants that was reall