Category: grantmaker-relationships

If you work in the nonprofit sector, you have almost certainly typed one of these into a search bar: "How do I find grants for my nonprofit?" or "What should a grant proposal include?" or "Why do we keep getting rejected?" These are not beginner questions. They are the questions every grant seeker — from first-timers to seasoned grant professionals — returns to again and again, especially as the funding landscape shifts beneath our feet. Application volumes are at historic highs. Federal funding has been disrupted. Foundations are closing portals early. The competition has never been steeper. We heard you. And we did something about it. We are proud to introduce The Complete Grant FAQs for...

In the ever-evolving world of nonprofit funding, effective grant research is crucial for success. Diane Leonard, a seasoned expert in grant writing, recently shared invaluable insights on maximizing grant research with tools, strategies, and best practices for nonprofits of all sizes. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of her session, designed to guide you through a streamlined and results-driven approach to grant acquisition.

This is a post by Diane H. Leonard, GPC Grantmaker relationships are a critical element of a successful grant seeking strategy, but you may be wondering how you can best build on those relationships once you get your first grant from a funder? How can you authentically build long-term funding relationships and partnerships? It boils down to the key question: “How can you express next-level gratitude for your grantmakers of all sizes and types (in a way that aligns with your own capacity and other grant-related responsibilities)?” Here are four ways that you can engage in more authentic grantmaker relationships as a way to express next-level gratitude: 1. Ask About and Respect Their...