--- title: CharityHowTo Blog | grantmakers description: grantmakers | Great information on all popular nonprofit topics written by experts in the field. --- [![CharityHowTo](https://blog.charityhowto.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CharityHowTo_February2020%20Theme/Images/header_logo_new.png?width=240&height=64&name=header_logo_new.png "CharityHowTo")](https://www.charityhowto.com/) - [Blog Home](https://blog.charityhowto.com/) - [Nonprofit Training](https://www.charityhowto.com/nonprofit-webinars) - [Google Ad Grants](https://googlegrants.charityhowto.com/aioggs) - [About Us](https://www.charityhowto.com/about) - [Contact Us](https://www.charityhowto.com/contact) - [Membership](https://membership.charityhowto.com/) # Category: grantmakers ## [195 Grant FAQs for Nonprofits: Expert Answers from Diane Leonard, GPC](https://blog.charityhowto.com/the-complete-grant-faqs-for-nonprofits) [Grant Management](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/grant-management), [Grant Writing Tips](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/grant-writing-tips), [grantmakers](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/grantmakers), [grants](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/grants), [grant research](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/grant-research), [Nonprofit Grants](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/nonprofit-grants), [getting started with grants](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/getting-started-with-grants), [federal grants](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/federal-grants), [grantmaker relationships](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/grantmaker-relationships), [grant writing](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/grant-writing), [Grants for Nonprofits](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/grants-for-nonprofits), [nonprofit grant strategy](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/nonprofit-grant-strategy) June 01, 2026 [![195 Grant FAQs for Nonprofits: Expert Answers from Diane Leonard, GPC](https://blog.charityhowto.com/hs-fs/hubfs/the%20complete%20grant%20FAQs%20for%20nonprofits%20new%20and%20free%20%20FaceBook-1.png?width=409&name=the%20complete%20grant%20FAQs%20for%20nonprofits%20new%20and%20free%20%20FaceBook-1.png)](https://blog.charityhowto.com/the-complete-grant-faqs-for-nonprofits) 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... [\[Continue Reading...\]](https://blog.charityhowto.com/the-complete-grant-faqs-for-nonprofits) ## [How to Write a Grant Budget That Tells a Compelling Story](https://blog.charityhowto.com/how-to-write-a-grant-budget-that-tells-a-compelling-story) [Grant Management](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/grant-management), [Grant Writing Tips](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/grant-writing-tips), [grantmakers](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/grantmakers), [grantwriting](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/grantwriting), [grant writing](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/grant-writing) December 23, 2025 [![How to Write a Grant Budget That Tells a Compelling Story](https://blog.charityhowto.com/hs-fs/hubfs/write-a-grant-budget-that-tells-your-story-250-2.jpg?width=409&name=write-a-grant-budget-that-tells-your-story-250-2.jpg)](https://blog.charityhowto.com/how-to-write-a-grant-budget-that-tells-a-compelling-story) [\[Continue Reading...\]](https://blog.charityhowto.com/how-to-write-a-grant-budget-that-tells-a-compelling-story) ## [Master the Art of Writing Winning Grant Proposals](https://blog.charityhowto.com/master-the-art-of-writing-winning-grant-proposals) [grantmakers](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/grantmakers), [grants](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/grants), [Nonprofit Grants](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/nonprofit-grants), [Grants for Nonprofits](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/grants-for-nonprofits) November 11, 2025 [![Master the Art of Writing Winning Grant Proposals](https://blog.charityhowto.com/hs-fs/hubfs/knock-grantmakers-socks-off-250.jpg?width=409&name=knock-grantmakers-socks-off-250.jpg)](https://blog.charityhowto.com/master-the-art-of-writing-winning-grant-proposals) [\[Continue Reading...\]](https://blog.charityhowto.com/master-the-art-of-writing-winning-grant-proposals) ## [Grants for Nonprofits: Build Relationships with Grantmakers | CharityHowTo](https://blog.charityhowto.com/free-nonprofit-webinar-why-build-relationships-with-grantmakers) [Grant Management](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/grant-management), [grantmakers](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/grantmakers), [Grants for Nonprofits](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/grants-for-nonprofits) December 21, 2021 [![Grants for Nonprofits: Build Relationships with Grantmakers | CharityHowTo](https://blog.charityhowto.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Shaking%20hands_Blog%20header%20(Hubspot).jpg?width=409&name=Shaking%20hands_Blog%20header%20(Hubspot).jpg)](https://blog.charityhowto.com/free-nonprofit-webinar-why-build-relationships-with-grantmakers) Grants for Nonprofits: Why Should You Build Relationships with Grantmakers? Submitting grant proposals for your nonprofit doesn’t have to be an impersonal action. It can very well be an entire process that also consists of a helpful relationship between you (the grant writer) and the grantmaker. But getting to that point doesn’t happen by chance. Normally, it takes work to establish relationships between the two parties. We’re discussing why you should build relationships with grantmakers in a free video training at the end of this article! In the meantime, let’s dig into how to create relationships to help you secure more grants for nonprofits. Who Are Nonprofit Grantmakers? A grantmaker... [\[Continue Reading...\]](https://blog.charityhowto.com/free-nonprofit-webinar-why-build-relationships-with-grantmakers) ## [15 Grant Readiness Tips](https://blog.charityhowto.com/15-grant-readiness-tips) [Grant Management](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/grant-management), [grantmakers](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/grantmakers), [grants](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/grants), [Nonprofit Grants](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/nonprofit-grants), [grant writing](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/grant-writing) July 06, 2021 [![15 Grant Readiness Tips](https://blog.charityhowto.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Time%20to%20Give-jpg.jpeg?width=409&name=Time%20to%20Give-jpg.jpeg)](https://blog.charityhowto.com/15-grant-readiness-tips) Grant readiness in grant-seeking organizations can be something that brings out the best of grant professional humor. When an organization is asked to consider if they are “grant ready,” the answer is usually a resounding, “Of course we are! We are ready to receive grant money!” Joking aside, grant readiness is one of the most important factors for grant seekers to consider, relative to each and every potential application. Grant readiness comes through in all aspects of your grant seeking. It impacts how you decide what your priorities are for grant revenue and, therefore, who and what you research as part of creating a proactive grant-seeking strategy. It impacts how you sell your... [\[Continue Reading...\]](https://blog.charityhowto.com/15-grant-readiness-tips) ## [How to Write a Compelling Letter of Inquiry](https://blog.charityhowto.com/write-compelling-letter-of-inquiry) [grantmakers](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/grantmakers), [grants](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/grants), [letter of inquiry](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/letter-of-inquiry) February 04, 2019 [![How to Write a Compelling Letter of Inquiry](https://blog.charityhowto.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Letter-of-Inquiry_Icon.png?width=409&name=Letter-of-Inquiry_Icon.png)](https://blog.charityhowto.com/write-compelling-letter-of-inquiry) Blog post by Diane H. Leonard, GPC Letter writing may seem like a lost art, but done well, it has the potential to open doors for funding opportunities. Specifically, a well written letter of inquiry can open to the door for you to submit a full proposal to a grantmaker to support your organization. Many grantmakers have implemented the process of letters of inquiry from potential grant seekers as a way to learn more about your agency, understand your ideas, and determine if it is a good fit with their mission. Letters of inquiry can serve multiple purposes including saving time for both funders and grant seekers and building relationships. With the increased utilization of online grant... 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