This is the 200th email of Write Epic Grants! I am incredibly proud of this journey because it has allowed me to connect with many incredible grant professionals and nonprofit organizations and for that, I am grateful.
When I launched this daily newsletter, I wasn’t sure I would have something grant-related to say five whole days each week. But, it has been surprisingly simple and so much fun.
A while back, I posted in a Facebook group asking grant professionals to offer their best tips for effective grant writing.
The post has accumulated some great tips, which I will share here.
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- Read the entire application before starting and formulate a holistic plan.
- Organize your information.
- Review everything multiple times before submitting.
- Know the reporting requirements and consider whether the award amount will justify the reporting.
- Send your nonprofit clients biannual performance reports including how many grants you applied for, how many awarded and make it visually appealing.
- Communicate with funders throughout the year and not just when reports are due.
- Research the funder’s mission and focus, and don’t waste time on “stretches.”
- Communicate clear, realistic, and measurable goals.
- Provide exactly what they ask for.
- Know and live and speak the “why” of your nonprofit.
- Don’t wait until the last minute to submit. Start early.
- Use storytelling.
- Adopt the PESTEL analysis.
These are some great tips, and I appreciate the collaboration.
While you are reading this, I am on a plane to NYC for some fun and to celebrate. Enjoy your weekend!
Until next time,
Write Epic Grants
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