Showing posts with label NPGrantwriting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NPGrantwriting. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Keep your proposals consistent - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times
Keep your proposals consistent - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times: "Keep your proposals consistent
by The NonProfit Times - February 20, 2015
Inconsistencies in a grant proposal are evidence of a faulty planning process, rushed writing, or carelessness. “Inconsistencies can cause the reviewer to wonder if you know what you’re doing,” said Holly Thompson, contributing editor of The Grantsmanship Center, in Los Angeles, Calif. Pay particular attention to the following elements; they’re where problems are most likely to occur."
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by The NonProfit Times - February 20, 2015
Inconsistencies in a grant proposal are evidence of a faulty planning process, rushed writing, or carelessness. “Inconsistencies can cause the reviewer to wonder if you know what you’re doing,” said Holly Thompson, contributing editor of The Grantsmanship Center, in Los Angeles, Calif. Pay particular attention to the following elements; they’re where problems are most likely to occur."
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
The Founding Fathers Write a Grant Proposal | Blue Avocado
The Founding Fathers Write a Grant Proposal | Blue Avocado: "Just look at this second sentence!" groaned Samuel Adams. "'We hold these truths to be self-evident . .' This flies in the face of 'evidence-based practice'! We'll never get funded!"
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Four Ways to Make Your Grant Appendix Shine
Four Ways to Make Your Grant Appendix Shine: Four Ways to Make Your Grant Appendix Shine
Document illuminated by overhead lightMay 2012
Whether you're an established organization familiar with the grant process or you are a new nonprofit venturing into the state or federal grant writing realm for the first time, chances are you're overwhelmed by the amount of information requested by the funder—and the herculean efforts it can take to gather everything by the deadline. Narratives and budgets are critical elements, but just as crucial in importance—and sometimes overlooked—is your proposal's appendix. "How in the world can I gather all of this information in such a short period of time?" you may ask. "What happens if I’m not able to obtain all the necessary components before the deadline?" There's one simple answer: your grant will not be selected for review, and all the sweat equity and sleepless nights you and your staff have invested in the project will be for naught. Following are four "Do's and Don'ts"—some basic, helpful tips to ensure your application is in A form—elements that will make or break your proposal.
Document illuminated by overhead lightMay 2012
Whether you're an established organization familiar with the grant process or you are a new nonprofit venturing into the state or federal grant writing realm for the first time, chances are you're overwhelmed by the amount of information requested by the funder—and the herculean efforts it can take to gather everything by the deadline. Narratives and budgets are critical elements, but just as crucial in importance—and sometimes overlooked—is your proposal's appendix. "How in the world can I gather all of this information in such a short period of time?" you may ask. "What happens if I’m not able to obtain all the necessary components before the deadline?" There's one simple answer: your grant will not be selected for review, and all the sweat equity and sleepless nights you and your staff have invested in the project will be for naught. Following are four "Do's and Don'ts"—some basic, helpful tips to ensure your application is in A form—elements that will make or break your proposal.
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Four Ways to Make Your Grant Appendix Shine
Four Ways to Make Your Grant Appendix Shine: Four Ways to Make Your Grant Appendix Shine
Document illuminated by overhead lightMay 2012
Whether you're an established organization familiar with the grant process or you are a new nonprofit venturing into the state or federal grant writing realm for the first time, chances are you're overwhelmed by the amount of information requested by the funder—and the herculean efforts it can take to gather everything by the deadline. Narratives and budgets are critical elements, but just as crucial in importance—and sometimes overlooked—is your proposal's appendix. "How in the world can I gather all of this information in such a short period of time?" you may ask. "What happens if I’m not able to obtain all the necessary components before the deadline?" There's one simple answer: your grant will not be selected for review, and all the sweat equity and sleepless nights you and your staff have invested in the project will be for naught. Following are four "Do's and Don'ts"—some basic, helpful tips to ensure your application is in A form—elements that will make or break your proposal.
Document illuminated by overhead lightMay 2012
Whether you're an established organization familiar with the grant process or you are a new nonprofit venturing into the state or federal grant writing realm for the first time, chances are you're overwhelmed by the amount of information requested by the funder—and the herculean efforts it can take to gather everything by the deadline. Narratives and budgets are critical elements, but just as crucial in importance—and sometimes overlooked—is your proposal's appendix. "How in the world can I gather all of this information in such a short period of time?" you may ask. "What happens if I’m not able to obtain all the necessary components before the deadline?" There's one simple answer: your grant will not be selected for review, and all the sweat equity and sleepless nights you and your staff have invested in the project will be for naught. Following are four "Do's and Don'ts"—some basic, helpful tips to ensure your application is in A form—elements that will make or break your proposal.
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
8 Grant Writing Myths Busted
8 Grant Writing Myths Busted: o one ever said that rolling out a grant writing program is easy.
Unfortunately, many smaller nonprofits think that it is impossible and thereby pass up an inviting source of funding for their causes. I asked Pamela Grow, of Pamela's Grantwriting Blog, to debunk the myths surrounding grant writing and provide her expert advice about setting up a grant writing program.
Unfortunately, many smaller nonprofits think that it is impossible and thereby pass up an inviting source of funding for their causes. I asked Pamela Grow, of Pamela's Grantwriting Blog, to debunk the myths surrounding grant writing and provide her expert advice about setting up a grant writing program.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Tame These Grant Writing Myths
Tame These Grant Writing Myths: "No one ever said that rolling out a grant writing program is easy.
Unfortunately, many smaller nonprofits think that it is impossible and thereby pass up an inviting source of funding for their causes. I asked Pamela Grow, of Pamela's Grantwriting Blog, to debunk the myths surrounding grant writing and provide her expert advice about setting up a grant writing program."
Unfortunately, many smaller nonprofits think that it is impossible and thereby pass up an inviting source of funding for their causes. I asked Pamela Grow, of Pamela's Grantwriting Blog, to debunk the myths surrounding grant writing and provide her expert advice about setting up a grant writing program."
Thursday, June 03, 2010
Myths About Women and Weight Lifting … Er, Grant Proposal Writing! | Pamela Grow's Grantwriting Blog
From Pamela Grows's Blog
Myths About Women and Weight Lifting … Er, Grant Proposal Writing! | Pamela Grow's Grantwriting Blog: "o, what, pray-tell does women’s weight lifting have to do with writing grant proposals?
Well, just like women and weight lifting, a lot of myths have built up around writing grant proposals over the years. Here are just a few:
We can’t rely on foundation funding.
Truth: Nonsense. I‘ve worked with organizations that derive a good 70-80% of their overall budgets from foundation funding. And, while well diversified, sustainable funding is important, there is no reason why, with a well run system of developing compelling proposals and sending and tracking your grant requests and reports on a regular basis, you can’t begin relying on foundation grant funding for a major portion of your budget today while you build upon other areas of support."
Myths About Women and Weight Lifting … Er, Grant Proposal Writing! | Pamela Grow's Grantwriting Blog: "o, what, pray-tell does women’s weight lifting have to do with writing grant proposals?
Well, just like women and weight lifting, a lot of myths have built up around writing grant proposals over the years. Here are just a few:
We can’t rely on foundation funding.
Truth: Nonsense. I‘ve worked with organizations that derive a good 70-80% of their overall budgets from foundation funding. And, while well diversified, sustainable funding is important, there is no reason why, with a well run system of developing compelling proposals and sending and tracking your grant requests and reports on a regular basis, you can’t begin relying on foundation grant funding for a major portion of your budget today while you build upon other areas of support."
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Desperately Seeking Grants Can Lead to Identity Crisis | KeysNews.com
Desperately Seeking Grants Can Lead to Identity Crisis | KeysNews.com: "Nonprofit board members play an important role in seeking funding from foundations. Board members can utilize their connections to make phone calls to friends or colleagues to move the proposal along. Also, nonprofit boards have a fiduciary responsibility to ensure the organization fulfills the grant requirements, such as raising matching funds and allocating organizational resources. Policies may need to be adopted regarding compensation of professional grant writers. Industry standards set by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethical Principles does not allow its members to receive fees based on a percentage of contributions, but members may accept performance-based compensation."
Monday, February 09, 2009
The NonProfit Times - TWriting Grant Proposals Funders Want To Read
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Writing Grant Proposals Funders Want To Read
By Waddy Thompson
Learning to write in a style that will engage a funder is perhaps the most difficult skill to acquire, but one that need not elude you if you’re intent on making a successful career in grant writing. When crafting a grant proposal, you just need to follow a few basic principles for success."
By Waddy Thompson
Learning to write in a style that will engage a funder is perhaps the most difficult skill to acquire, but one that need not elude you if you’re intent on making a successful career in grant writing. When crafting a grant proposal, you just need to follow a few basic principles for success."
Friday, February 22, 2008
Grants can have a dark side, too : Local News : Ventura County Star
Grants can have a dark side, too : Local News : Ventura County Star: "Her career may be a sign of how vital grants have become. But it's not the only tipoff: Classes in grant-writing are the most popular offerings in a nonprofit management center operated by the Ventura County Community Foundation. They top accounting, board leadership and new ways to use technology."
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