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 →
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 →
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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