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10 Insider Tips for Experienced Fundraisers in Grant Seeking
For experienced fundraising leaders, the key to continued success in grant seeking is refinement and adaptation....
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Federal Grant Writing, Grant Prospect Research, Grant Writing Support, Partner Plan
Successful Grant Seeking Starts with a Strategic Plan
In this robust but competitive grant seeking market, what will set some organizations apart? The answer lies not in the proposals themselves but in what precedes them: a thorough and thoughtful strategic plan....
Federal Grant Writing, Grant Prospect Research, Grant Writing Support, Partner Plan
Smart Budgeting for Grant Seeking and Long-Term Resilience
When fiscal year budgeting hits full swing, many nonprofits are faced with a common and complex challenge: how to best allocate their limited funds, not only for immediate needs but also for organizational sustainability. Traditionally, the conventional wisdom has steered...
Federal Grant Writing
A New Era of Federal Grants: Implications of the Uniform Grants Guidance Revisions
Federal grants are now more accessible than ever. Revised guidance reduces burdens on grant seekers and increases transparency with respect to more than $1.2 trillion in federal funding....
Grant Writing Support
How to Win Grants: Five Steps for Successful Grant Seeking for Nonprofits
How can nonprofits strategically position themselves to thrive in today’s fast-paced funding landscape? ...
Federal Grant Writing
Should Your Nonprofit Pursue Another Government Grant?
Grants Plus has helped hundreds of nonprofits to secure over $150 million in government grant funding. We understand that pursuing a government grant requires an investment of resources, time, and effort. That's why our approach goes beyond just helping you...
Grant Writing Support
Navigating Grant Seeking Staff Shortages
The four most important tactics for avoiding common pitfalls to grant seeking amidst persistent staffing challenges. ...
Federal Grant Writing
How Nonprofits Can Manage Grant Strategy During A Government Shutdown
Grants Plus has partnered with nonprofits to navigate funding over the past four government shutdowns. With this experience, we have identified three common scenarios and outlined practical steps to help nonprofits adjust and continue serving the community when faced with...
Grant Writing Support
Nonprofit Grant Writing: Securing Grants for Your Cause
The tips, the dos, and the don’ts of successful nonprofit grant writing....
Grant Writing Support
3 Steps Every Organization Should Take When Competing for Funding in the “New Now”
The past year has been one of flashing headlines and reactive planning. While it appears that the world may slowly be returning to some semblance of normalcy, there are certain affects that no policy or vaccine can undo. More specifically, the...
Grant Prospect Research
Building Your 2022 Funding Prospect List
As the summer heat subsides, don’t let your grants program cool down! The fall fundraising season is an important time to assess the performance of your grants program so far this year, including...
Federal Grant Writing
Finding Emergency Grants During Crisis: Tips for New Grant Seekers
Adapted from an original article published by Grants Plus on Foundant Amidst an emergency like the COVID-19 crisis, we advise nonprofit organizations to contact their existing grant funders as soon as possible. But what if your organization does not have...
Partner Plan
Hiring a Grants Consultant: FAQ & Qualities to Look For
Outsourcing the time-consuming work of grant writing to a grant writing consultant can be a wise investment. That’s because the most valuable place for your leadership team and development staff is not behind a desk, but in front of funders...