How to write a winning grant application
The role of a grant application is to show donors, as clearly as possible, how their funding aligns with your work, to allow them to say yes. Remember: the donor wants to fund you. Every time I write, review or edit funding applications, four words guide my...
What to do when you want to apply for grants outside of your nonprofit’s mission
Non-profit organizations are typically required to use grant funds for the purposes specified in the grant proposal, and those purposes must align with the organization's stated mission and purpose. Some grant programs may allow for more flexibility in project...
How to Recover When Politics Tanks Your Funding Application
Grant application reviewers with conflicts of interest, or who fail in their duty to remain impartial and objective, can derail your funding plans and leave you scrambling. Whether the conflict of interest is perceived or real, if someone decides to get political...