#456 Have you struggled with outcomes that don’t actually measure anything?
There are certain phrases that show up in proposals again and again: Increase awareness Improve…
#455 The “Emergency Grant” pattern
If you work in grants long enough, you’ll notice a pattern. A budget gap…
#454 The follow up that most grant writers don’t do
After you receive a grant award, you likely have a process. My process with…
#453 Board engagement matters to grant proposals
Most grant writers don’t include “Board Engagement” in their grant readiness, even though it’s important…
#452 The problem with “general operating” assumptions
I recently had to explain to a client that a General Operating grant we were…
#451 Is collaboration real or a buzzword in your organization?
Funders love collaboration. It shows up in guidelines constantly: partnerships, coalitions, cross-sector work. But…
#450 Don’t fall into the overpromising trap
It can be so tempting. The funder wants big impact. Ambitious outcomes. Transformational change….
#449 Mission drift can be costly
The funding opportunity looks promising. The award amount is generous. The deadline is…
#448 An LOI is not a mini-proposal
Letters of Inquiry/Intent are often misunderstood. Some grant professionals underwrite them with two vague…