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Letter of Intent Templates for Nonprofits: The Ultimate Collection

This post explores what letters of intent are, gives you a list of letter of intent samples, along with a template you can use for yourself and your nonprofit.

Is Grant Writing Hard? The Ultimate Answer

Curious if grant writing is hard? Read this post to learn when grant writing becomes easier, how long it takes to learn grant writing, how to learn grant writing faster, and more.

Grant Writing for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide

In this post, we’ll dig into what is a grant, what standard grant lifecycles look like, and how to find grant opportunities for your nonprofit.

How to Write the First Draft of a Grant Narrative

This post digs into what is a grant narrative and why are they important, how to write your first draft in five steps, and how long a grant narrative often is.

19 Tips for Stronger Grant Proposals

In this post, we'll dig into what makes a strong grant proposal, effective tips you can use to plan grant proposals better, and give you techniques you can use to bolster your proposals.

What is a Grant Proposal: Grant Writing 101

This post explores the common sections of a grant proposal, different types of grant proposals, how to write grant proposals and more.

How to Build a Logic Model for Grants

In this post, we'll explore what are logic models for grants, when you should use them, five simple steps to build your own logic model, and then set you up with tips to help you build your own.

5 Ways to Use Funder 990 Data To Get Your Dream Grant w/ Margit Brazda Poirier

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Margit Brazda Poirier will share with you 5 ways to use funder 990 data to get your dream grant.

Is This Grant Worth Pursuing? 7 Signs It Is

In this post, we'll explore whether or not grants are worth all the effort, the seven signs to help you determine if a grant is worth pursuing, and bonus tips for when and when not to pursue a grant.

The Best Grants Search Engines

This post will explain what grant search engines are, how to evaluate them based on your organization's needs, and which search engines stand out from the rest. We'll dig into common tools such as Instrumentl, Foundation Directory Online, and more.

Is Grant Writing a Good Career? Your Answers Here

In this article, you will learn all about grant writer demand, how to actually become a grant writer, and what to expect from a grant writing career including stress, salary, and the best personality types for the job.

The Best Grants Database (For Nonprofits and Grant Writers)

This article will teach you what grant databases consist of, how to select one for your organization, and the best options for grant databases that exist today.

How to Engage Your Board to Help You Win More Grants

This article will teach you what an engaged board looks like, how engaged boards can help you win grants, and 7 easy steps that you can take to engage your board.

Grant Writing Basics, 11 Things You Need to Know

In this article, you'll learn the basics of grant writing, the most common sections of grants, and what to do before and during the grant writing process.

Go from Rejected to Accepted: 9 Reasons Your Grants Get Rejected (and How to Fix Them) w/ Teresa Huff

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Teresa Huff will share with you 9 reasons your grants are getting rejected, and how to fix them.

Grant Narrative Tips: The Ultimate 2022 List

This article will describe what a grant narrative is, what the keys to an effective grant narrative are, the best tips & tricks for making your narrative stand out, and some additional resources to help you in developing your grant narrative.

How To Respond to Grant Rejection Letters

In this post, you will learn how to respond to rejection letters by learning how to move on and improve your proposals. We also include several samples of responses to rejections.

Sample Grant Rejection Letters: Examples & What to Do

This article will explore what a grant rejection letter is, various examples of grant rejection letters, how to understand your rejection letter, and some of the top reasons grant applications are rejected.

Gift Ideas for Grant Writers

In this post we'll explore gift ideas for tackling writer's block, propelling grant proposal planning, furthering grantwriter professional development, stimulating self-care for grant writers, and saying thank you.

The Ultimate How-To Guide for Grant Reports (with Templates)

This article explores what a grant report is, what should be included in your grant report, five easy steps to write a grant report, and sample grant reporting templates.

How to Find Government Grants for Nonprofits

In this article you'll learn what to consider before applying for government grants, how to find US, state, and local grant opportunities, and some common sources of government grants.

How to Find Grants for Your Nonprofit

This post explores the four common types of grants, how to get started finding the right grants for your needs including local and regional grants, and the best grant database tools to use for your search.

The Best List of Sample Nonprofit Grant Proposals

In this post, you'll learn some examples of effective grant proposals, characteristics of successful grants, and some grant writing tips for success. We'll also leave you with some additional grant writing resources.

You Found a Grant! Now, What's Next? with Shavonn Richardson

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Shavonn Richardson, founder of Think and Ink Grant Consulting, will share with you how to take action today and develop a proven reusable strategy for every grant your organization finds.

Grant Management Process: What is It & Best Practices [in 2022]

In this post, we answer what is grant management for both grant makers and grant seekers, why having a grant management process is important, how nonprofits manage grants, and common mistakes nonprofits make when managing their grants.

What is a Budget Narrative? Grant Writing 101

Curious what a budget narrative is? In this post, we explore what budget narratives are, how to write a good narrative, and what a budget narrative should include. We even dig into common strengths and mistakes people make when preparing budget narratives.

Is There a Grant Writing Season?

Curious whether or not a grant writing season exists? In this post, we explore when grant writing season is, how to plan for the upcoming grant season, and what tools to help you with managing grant writing season.

How to Read a Form 990 and Find Good Fit Grant Funders

In this article, we teach you all about Form 990s and how to read them. Learn what Form 990s are used for, how to review the most important line items on Form 990s, and how Instrumentl makes it even easier to interpret funder 990s.

How to Write a Cover Letter for Grant Proposals: The Ultimate 2022 Guide

In this post, we dig into answering what are cover letters for grant proposals, what makes a good cover letter vs. a bad one, three examples of cover letters for grant proposals, and more.

Grant Preparedness: 12 Questions to Ask Before Writing

Are you ready for grants? In this article, one of our partners, Matt Hugg, details twelve questions you should definitely ask your organization before you start writing your next grant. These are key questions to help you make sure your organization has the best shot of winning more funding.

What are Nonprofit Program Evaluation Methods? Grant Writing 101

In this article, we answer the question of what are nonprofit program evaluations, what are the most common evaluation methods, how to decide which evaluation method is best for your nonprofit and more.

What is Grant Writing? The Ultimate 2022 Guide

In this article, we dig into what is grant writing? We answer common questions like who typically does grant writing, basics of what to do and what not to do, and more. You'll get insights into what are some helpful grant writing resources and more.

Should Your Nonprofit Hire a Grant Writing Consultant [in 2022]

In this article, we'll help you answer why your nonprofit should hire a grant writer, pros and cons of hiring a grant writing consultant, and how to find a grant writing service. We'll also go over how much it typically costs to hire a grant writer.

The Most Common Types of Nonprofit Grants [in 2022]

This post explores the four types of grants for nonprofits, common types of grants based on funder, as well as common uses for nonprofit grants and how to find grants for your nonprofit.

Introducing Instrumentl’s Fall 2021 Release

Today, we’re proud to announce three new features to introduce our Plus Plan. Our Plan Plan will help you find good fit funders even faster with Advanced Funder Insights, Foundation Discovery and Recipient Profiles.

How to Become a Grant Writer: The Ultimate Guide

Wondering how to become a grant writer? In this post, we explore why grant writing makes for a great career, 7 steps to become a grant writer, and answer frequently asked questions on becoming a grant writer.

What is a Proposal Narrative? Grant Writing 101

In this post, we explore what grant proposal narratives are, how do you write a good grant narrative, what you should include in your narratives, along with other tips and tricks to help you craft effective grant proposal narratives.

26 Common Questions Grant Funders Often Ask

In this post, we explore popular questions grant funders ask about nonprofits, projects that need to be funded, budgets, and more. We'll dig into why funders ask these questions and how you should answer these grant application questions.

15 Common Grant Prospect Research Mistakes to Avoid [in 2022]

This article explores 5 common grant readiness mistakes nonprofits make, 5 common oversights of grant prospect research, and 5 common workflow mistakes when prospect researching.

Grant Writing Memes & Jokes: The Best List Grant Writers Can Relate To

Grants can be serious business, but that doesn't mean you can't have some fun. In this post, we share a few grant writing memes and jokes that fellow grant writers and development teams may enjoy to take break in their grant seeking day.

How Do Nonprofits Receive Grants? Grant Writing 101

Ever wonder how nonprofits receive grants? This post explores how common grant funding is among nonprofits, what the different types of grant funders are for nonprofits, and how nonprofits receive grants.

25 Grant Writing Tips for Nonprofits

In this post, we dig into every essential grant writing tip under the sun. From grant writing tips for beginners, to grant writing tips for finding the best grant matches. This guide will help you tackle all your common challenges when faced with winning more grants.

What Does a Grant Writer Do? A Day in the Life of a Grant Writer

In this post, we dig into the typical day of a grant writer, why you should consider writing grants, and most importantly, how to become a grant writer.

Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits: Grant Writing 101

In this post, we explore what are capacity building grants for nonprofits, why they're valuable and where to prospect and find capacity building grants for your nonprofit.

Successful Grant Proposal Examples: The Ultimate List [in 2022]

Looking for successful grant proposals? In this post, we detail what makes a grant proposal successful, and provide you with a list of grant proposal examples to reference. Lastly, we give you tips to get more successful grant proposal examples.

Executive Summary: How to Write it for Your Grant

Are you curious why executive summaries are important? In this post, we explore the answer to that question along with how to write an executive summary step-by-step. You'll leave with clear examples you can reference as well!

How to Manage Grants: The Ultimate Checklist & More

This post explores must-dos when it comes to grant management, best practices to adopt when tackling grant management and how to manage a grant.

How to Write a Grant Report: Templates, Tips and More

Not sure how to write a grant report? In this post, we dig into five steps you can follow to write a grant report, templates for grant reports, and other tips for preparing your grant report.

35 Grant Statistics for 2022: The Ultimate List

Curious what some of the biggest trends in grants are? In this post, we'll share statistics on grantmaking foundations, federal grant statistics, corporate grant statistics, and more.

How Many Grants Should I Apply For?

Everyone has asked this question before. How many grants should you apply for? The answer depends. In this post, we dig into how to set a SMART grants goal that your nonprofit can achieve, as well as provide a way to figure out how many grants you may want to apply for.

The Best Grant Writing Podcasts of 2022

Looking for your next great listen? In this article, we dig into what the best beginner friendly grant writing podcasts are, what the best listens for consultants and agencies are as well as the best podcasts for EDs and nonprofit leaders.

The Best Grant Writing Books of 2022

Whether you're new or experienced in grant writing, having the right resources can be helpful for you to make sure you're set up for success. In this post, we dig into what some of our favorite grant writing books are to check out as you master the art of grant writing.

4 Tips for Building Relationships With Charitable Corporations w/ Jenni Hargrove

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Jenni Hargrove, a charitable marketing coach and founder of Nonprofit Jenni, will share with you the 4 tips for building relationships with charitable corporations.

3 Ways to STAND OUT and Win the Grant! with Margit Brazda Poirier

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Margit Brazda Poirier, Owner of Grants4Good, will share with you the three ways to stand out and win the grant. By the end of this workshop, you'll know the #1 strategy every nonprofit must use to get funding, and how your nonprofit can stand out from the competition.

Step Up Your Systems for Success: How to Simplify, Streamline and Support Your Team w/ Teresa Huff

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Teresa Huff will share with you how to simplify, streamline, and support your team.

Grant Ethics BINGO w/ Amanda Day, GPC & Kimberly Hays de Muga, GPC

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Amanda Day, GPC & Kimberly Hays de Muga, GPC will cover a whole host of ethical scenarios and how to handle them.

Getting Started with Government Grants w/ Mockingbird Incubator/Caroline Snyder

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Caroline Snyder from Mockingbird Incubator will share with you the unique requirements and characteristics of government grants and how to determine if you are eligible.

49 Grant Writing Resources: The Ultimate List in 2022

Looking for the most comprehensive list of grant writing resources? Look no further. In this post, we break down the best grant writing resources for everyone regardless of whether you're a beginner or an advanced grant writer.

How to Write a Needs Statement for Grants

Wondering how to write an effective needs statement? In this post, we dig into what makes a needs statement powerful, good vs. bad needs statement examples and how to get started writing a good needs statement.

How to Write a General Operating Grant Proposal in 2022

In this post, we'll dig into what general operating support is, give you tips to write an effective general operating grant proposal, and leave you with clear examples of general operating support grant proposals.

Grant Writing Calendar: How to Better Manage Your Grants

In this post, we explore what a grant calendar is, how to create a template for yourself in managing your grants, and how to use Instrumentl as your ultimate grant calendar.

How to Approach and Build Grant Funder Relationships in 2022

This article digs into all the fundamentals behind why you should invest in grant funder relationships, how to build stronger grant funder relationships, and gives you real questions you can ask when beginning to build your relationships.

How Do Government Grants Work? What You Need To Know

Curious to learn how government grants work? In this post, we break down what government grants are, pros and cons to them, as well as how to go about applying for government grants.

Behind the Grantmaker's Curtain: What Funders Want with Matt Hugg

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Matt Hugg shares the 10 points he outlined that he had consistently heard from discussions and interviews with funders over the last 30+ years, including: their frustrations, the importance of communications and their humanity (among others).

Grant Writer Ask Me Anything Session! w/ Breanna Polacik, Lori Fabian & Melissa Reams

In this 1-hour AMA, Instrumentl teams up with three of its partners to give you actionable advice when it comes to your research process, grant writing process, budgets, and grant management and reporting.

Taking the Fear Out of Funder Communications with Rachel Werner

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Rachel Werner will dig into how to overcome the fear of reaching out to funders and get yourself introduced to new funding prospects.

How to Understand & Take Advantage of the Grant Opportunities in the American Rescue Plan Act with Julie Assel

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Julie Assel shares some straight talk about understanding and taking advantage of the grant opportunities in the American Rescue Plan Act!

5 Time-Saving Tips to Boost Your Grants Productivity with Tiffany Nobles

In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Tiffany Nobles, owner of T. Nobles Grant Consulting, LLC, will share with you the 5 time-saving tips she uses in her grants consultancy to improve productivity. Tips will include ways to use Instrumentl to save time on prospecting and sharing info with clients.

How to Match Your Grant Application to Funder Interests

If you're still looking only at FOAs when it comes to finding the right grant opportunities, you need to read this article. In it, we dig into why matching project ideas to grant funder interests is important, how to identify grant funder interests, real examples of how to match your grant application to funder interests and more.

Grant Writer Burnout: How to Overcome it

Feeling burned out from writing grants? In this post, we dig into what grant writer burnout is, the most common signs of burnout, and five strategies you can take to overcome grant writer burnout.

Grant Writing Fees: How Much Does Grant Writing Cost?

Ever wonder how much a grant writer might cost to take care of that grant proposal for your nonprofit? In this post, we dig into how much grant writing typically costs, frequently asked questions on grant writing costs, and what certifications to look for when hiring a grant writer.

What are Matching Grants? Grant Writing 101

In this article, we will define matching grants and the types of match funding that go along with them. We'll cover when you may want to consider matching grants, how to find them as well as how to implement matching grants as part of your overall grant funding strategies.

Top 15 Things to Do Before You Write a Grant

Ever wonder if you're doing the right things before starting a grant? In this post, we'll dig into the things you should do before you actually start preparing your next grant application. This article will be helpful for you whether you're an individual grant writer or find yourself on a team.

Is a Grant Writing Certificate Worth It?

This article digs into answering the question of whether or not grant writing certificates are worth it. In it, we address why grant certifications exist, what some grant course options are for you, as well as help you answer the question for yourself or your grant writer.

Is Your Nonprofit Grant Ready? The Ultimate Readiness Guide

If you're wondering if your nonprofit is grant ready, this article is for you. In it, we dig into what it even means for a nonprofit to be grant ready, signs to watch out for when it comes to readiness, as well as provide you a grant readiness checklist to work through in answering this question for your nonprofit.

How to Never Miss a Grant Deadline: 9 Actionable Strategies

In this article, we’ll break down how you can avoid ever missing a grant deadline again. We'll outline for you a range of tools to fit your grant workflow, help you plan a year ahead of your grants calendar, and avoid ever having that feeling of having missed a grant deadline again.

Invite Only Grant Funders: How to Actually Get Noticed in 2022

In this post, we break down all your questions around invite only funders, teach you how to get invitations from these funders, and tell you what mistakes to avoid making when approaching invitation-only funders.

How to Go From 100+ Grants to The Best Fits for You: The Grant Writing Unicorn Method with Meredith Noble

If you're overwhelmed by the number of grant opportunities there are for your nonprofit to pursue, then you need to watch this free grant training. In this 1-hour grant workshop, Meredith Noble reviews how to filter down from 100+ grant opportunities to the top pursuits for your organization.

7 Tips to Write Grants Like a Pro with Holly Rustick

If you're coming across Writer's Block when it comes to starting to write grants for your nonprofit, then this free grant training is for you. In this one-hour grant workshop, we dig into specific tactics that Holly Rustick has used to write effective grants that win funding. You'll walk away with an example for each tip that you can start applying for your own grant applications.

Connecting Smart Project Goals, SMART Objectives, and Grant Research Keywords with Dr. Bev Browning

If you're struggling to write compelling objectives for your projects, this 1-hour grant workshop is for you. In it, we dig into the connection between your project's goals, SMART objectives, and grant research keywords.

Getting Stellar Support Letters for Your Grants with Rachel Waterman

In this one-hour grant workshop, you'll learn what it takes to get stellar support letters to help you with your grant applications. Rachel Waterman from Global Development Solutions provides clear examples of great support letters so you can improve your own.

Introducing Instrumentl’s Spring 2021 Release

Today, we’re proud to announce five new updates to our grant prospecting, tracking and management tools to help you save more time and apply for more grants.

Partnership Pays! 5 Ways Partnering Builds More Grants Success, Faster with Maryn Boess

Want to learn how to use partnerships to win more grants? Then this free grant training is for you! In this one-hour grant workshop, we dig in with Maryn Boess to discuss how partnerships can win you more grants and turbocharge your grants success.

How to Go From Zero to Hero with Your Grant Strategy

Wondering how to take your organization from flat-footed to sprinting towards finding and applying for new funding opportunities? Then this free grant workshop collaboration between Instrumentl and Nonprofit Hub is for you. In this one-hour grant workshop, we dig in to discuss how to go from zero to hero with your grant strategy.

How to SOAR to Effective Grant Planning and Prospect Research with Rachel Werner

If you're struggling to find grant funding for your nonprofit, this 1-hour grant workshop is for you. In it, we dig into how to use strategic planning tools (including use of a SOAR model) to help your nonprofit form a cogent strategy for effective grant planning and prospect research.

How to Thrive in a Post-Pandemic Economy with Margit Brazda Poirier

If you're wondering how to win grants effectively now and post-COVID, this 1-hour grant workshop is for you. In it, we dig into the three C's to thriving in a pandemic economy, how to find the best grants, and how to prepare essential documents for grant applications.

Funder Feedback: Ask the Right Way – to Get the Right Results with Maryn Boess

If you have no idea how to get meaningful feedback on your grant proposals from grantmakers or what to even do when you get feedback, then this 1.5-hour grant workshop is for you. In this free grant training, you'll learn how to ask, how to get, and how to make sense of funder feedback.

How to Use a Decision Matrix in Your Grant Strategy with Stacy Fitzsimmons

If you're struggling figuring out whether or not you should apply for that grant opportunity, this free grant training is for you. In this one-hour grant workshop, we dig in with Stacy Fitzsimmons, to discuss how to make the most of a decision matrix to decide whether or not to pursue a grant.

Grantwriting: Not Just for Mainstream Nonprofits w/ Allison Shirk

In this one-hour webinar (including time for Q&A), Allison Shirk will teach you how the process of reviewing grant applications is changing so that more organizations are able to compete and how you can stand out and make your grants more successful.

Grow Your Confidence So That You Can Grow Your Mission w/ Katie Appold

In this 1 hour workshop with Katie Appold, of Do More Good, you will learn how to leverage confidence in your approach to your work and your grant strategy.

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