Why Would an Organization Pay a Grant Writer without an “Award Guarantee”? I’ve been asked this type question many times. Recently, I came across an excellent response by Michael Wells, owner of Grants Northwest. ”What kind of organization would hire a lawyer without assurances they'll win their case? What kind of person will hire a surgeon without assurances the surgery will be successful? What kind of person would hire a financial consultant without assurances they'll make money? People and organizations hire professionals on expectations of increasing their odds of success, not guarantees. I think this is true of anything in…read more →
Making Money with Program Income! Do you need more matching funds to meet the grant requirements? Do you want to serve more clients with your grant program? Do you want your program to be sustainable after the grant is complete? Consider Your Program Income! Program Income can help you meet your matching fund requirements, help you serve more clients and increase program sustainability during and beyond the grant project!
Coach, Researcher, Project Development Specialist, Collaborator Copied and adapted from an article by Marie-Noël Appel “Proposal writing represents the last phase of thorough project development.” Development of a grant proposal typically starts with an idea that will enhance, enrich and or increase current operations. This idea must link seamlessly to an organization’s mission and strategic long-range planning objectives. To build the proposal and launch the project, the grant writer must be fully versed in these fundamental aspects of the organization. The grant writer can be a staff member on the development team, an external consultant, or the person…read more →
Grant Ready, Set, Go! Organizations big and small come to us to find grant resources and prepare proposals. They come with great ideas and amazing projects, and before we can go forward with a grant application we find out if they are ‘Grant Ready’. What does it mean to be ‘Grant Ready’ One of the most effective ways you can increase your success rate with grants is to be ready to apply for a grant. Of course, this sounds obvious! However, being grant ready is an ongoing process that requires an investment of time and resources which…read more →
What do Grantmakers Mean When They Ask You to Describe “Program Sustainability After the Grant”? Grantmakers and donors are asking you how you will keep your program running after their commitments and investments in your organization or program is over. How do you answer these questions? What are grantmakers really asking? Well, across funders there is little consensus on the definition and conceptualization of sustainability. Some funders want to see other investors in your projects and programs including other grants, donations and program income. While other funders are more interested in your ability to communicate and demonstrate a lasting impact…read more →
These terms are used every day interchangeably but, there can be some subtle and legal distinctions that can make a difference in grant eligibility. Technically, in most cases, there is no significant difference between these two terms. Most State corporation statutes use both terms within the same statute. However, the IRS uses the term “not-for-profit” as an activity, such as, a hobby (like crafting). The term Nonprofit is used to describe a nonprofit corporation that has been established for purposes other than making a profit, not necessarily a charitable organization, and has been granted tax-exempt status. As a…read more →
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