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Grants For Nonprofit

5/3/2022

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.

5/12/2022

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.

5/12/2022

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.

5/10/2022

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.

4/26/2022

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.

3/31/2022

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.

4/30/2022

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.

3/8/2022

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.

3/3/2022

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.

3/1/2022

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.

2/24/2022

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.

4/30/2022

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.

1/30/2022

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.

1/30/2022

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.

2/2/2022

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.

1/21/2022

The Best Places to Find Grants in 2022

In this post, we'll dig into where to start when it comes to finding grants, how to connect with the right funders, some of the best places to find grants, and FAQ around finding grants.

2/2/2022

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.

3/16/2022

The Best Websites for Grantseekers

This post explores what the different types of resources are for grantseekers, the best websites for grantseekers, along with helpful tips and tricks for grantseekers when using these websites.

1/21/2022

The Best Grant Proposal Outline Template

In this post, we'll dig into what grant proposal templates are, how to use them, and give you specific examples to get a head start on building your grant proposal template library.

3/16/2022

The Best Grants Websites of 2022

This post explores the value of grant websites, how to evaluate grant websites for yourself, along with what the best grant websites are for your particular use case. You'll learn why Instrumentl is the best grants website to use for your nonprofit.

2/1/2022

What is Grant Management Software for Nonprofits?

This post explores what grant management software for nonprofits is, how this sort of software supports nonprofits, and what you should consider when evaluating grant management software for your nonprofit.

1/13/2022

How to Do Effective Grant Prospect Research

In this post, we dig into the ins and outs of effective grant prospect research. We'll explore how to identify funding prospects, how to research your top grant prospects, answer FAQ around grant prospect research and more.

1/18/2022

How to Make a Compelling Case to Corporate Funders

This post explores how to learn about corporate donors, 3 steps you can take to engage with corporate funders, how to build your case for corporate funding, and helpful tips to writing compelling case statements.

11/29/2021

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.

3/16/2022

The Best Grant Research Tools of 2022

Finding and using the best grant research tools is crucial to grantseeking success. This post explores what grant research tools are, 11 of the best resources, and then how to use these tools effectively for your nonprofit (or clients).

4/30/2022

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.

1/11/2022

Grant Writing Best Practices: The Ultimate List of 2022 Tips

Knowing grant writing best practices can make or break your application. In this post, we explore best communication practices to follow with funders, best grant writing practices for proposals, what to do when updating or repurposing proposals, and more.

4/27/2022

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.

1/6/2022

How to Get Corporate Grants for Nonprofits

Winning corporate grants isn't as hard as it may seem. In this post, we dig into how to know when to apply for a corporate grant, tips to getting corporate grants for nonprofits, FAQ around corporate grants, and more.

1/4/2022

How to Find Funders for Grants: The Ultimate 2022 Guide

Finding funders for grants is hard. In this post, we dig into all the fundamentals you need to know to succeed, including what to look for when finding funders, how to find foundation or corporate grants as well as how to find government grants.

12/30/2021

How to Write Grants for Nonprofits: The Ultimate 2022 Guide

No idea where to start when it comes to writing grants for nonprofits? In this guide, we dig into what the different types of grants are, how to find grants for your nonprofit, and how to write a grant proposal in 7 steps.

3/29/2022

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.

11/30/2021

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.

11/29/2021

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.

11/30/2021

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.

11/30/2021

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.

12/2/2021

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.

3/28/2022

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.

3/4/2022

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.

3/23/2022

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.

3/29/2022

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.

3/29/2022

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.

3/23/2022

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.

3/15/2022

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.

3/4/2022

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.

3/15/2022

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.

3/29/2022

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.

12/4/2021

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.

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