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Should your nonprofit hire a grant writing consultant [in 2025]

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.

Grant Consulting

Proposal Development

Grant Readiness & Capacity

Grant Consultant

Development Director

Executive Director

Demystifying IRS Form 990-EZ: What Nonprofits Should Know

Discover the Form 990-EZ: its purpose, who should file it, deadlines, form sections, filing process, what to do in case of errors or late filing, best practices, and common mistakes to avoid.

Grant Prospecting

Funder Relationship Management

Grant Ethics & Compliance

Grant Manager

Executive Director

Finance Director

Demystifying IRS Form 990-BL: What Nonprofits Should Know

Explore the Form 990-BL: its purpose, who should file it, deadlines, form elements, filing process, best practices, and common mistakes to avoid.

Grant Management

Post-Award Grant Management

Grant Ethics & Compliance

Grant Manager

Executive Director

Finance Director

Association and Society Grants: How to Find Them Fast

Discover the world of association and society grants to secure additional funding for your nonprofit. Learn what they are and their significance, and efficiently find them using Instrumentl.

Grant Prospecting

Funder Research & Matching

Proposal Development

Grant Writer

Grant Consultant

Program Manager

Stephanie Paul Morrow

12/20/23

Demystifying IRS Form 990-T: What Nonprofits Should Know

Grant FAQs

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Demystifying IRS Form 990-T: What Nonprofits Should Know

Discover the 990-T form: its purpose, who should file it, deadlines, form sections, filing process, best practices, and common mistakes to avoid.

Grant Management

Post-Award Grant Management

Grant Ethics & Compliance

Finance Director

Executive Director

Demystifying IRS Form 990-PF: What Nonprofits Should Know

Explore the 990 PF form: what it is, who needs to file it, when it's due, its different parts, filing process, and best practices.

Grant Prospecting

Post-Award Grant Management

Grant Ethics & Compliance

Grant Manager

Development Director

Executive Director

State and Local Government Grants: How to Find Them Fast

Finding, keeping track of, and applying to state and local grants can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Check out these easy tips to get your nonprofit’s funding on track by finding the best state and local grants.

Grant Prospecting

Funder Research & Matching

Grant Readiness & Capacity

Grant Manager

Program Manager

Grant Consultant

Stephanie Paul Morrow

12/20/23

How-To Guide

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Navigating the Grant Lifecycle: Key Stages Explained

Learn how to navigate each stage of the grant lifecycle effectively, from finding funders to reporting results and securing crucial funding for your nonprofit.

Grant Management

Post-Award Grant Management

Grant Ethics & Compliance

Grant Manager

Program Manager

Grant Writer

Jessica Knapp

12/18/23

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Should Your Nonprofit Hire a Grant Writing Consultant [in 2025]

Demystifying IRS Form 990-EZ: What Nonprofits Should Know

Demystifying IRS Form 990-BL: What Nonprofits Should Know

Association and Society Grants: How to Find Them Fast

Demystifying IRS Form 990-T: What Nonprofits Should Know

Demystifying IRS Form 990-PF: What Nonprofits Should Know

State and Local Government Grants: How to Find Them Fast

Navigating the Grant Lifecycle: Key Stages Explained

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