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Grants Are a Team Sport: Why Your Development Staff Shouldn’t Go It Alone

Let’s be honest: grants don’t write themselves—and they definitely don’t win themselves either. As we near the end of 2025, we’re taking a moment not only to reflect on what it takes to win at grants—... ...more

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October 28, 2025•4 min read

The Opportunity Cost of Not Partnering with a Grants Strategist and Writer

“If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional, wait until you hire an amateur.” —Red Adair When it comes to nonprofit grant seeking, hindsight is often 20/20. You pass on investing in a grants s... ...more

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October 01, 2025•4 min read

Grant Writer vs. Grant Strategist: What’s the Difference—And Why It Matters

When a nonprofit says, “We need a grant writer,” they’re often referring to someone who can produce polished, compelling proposals. But here’s the truth: great writing alone isn’t what wins funding. T... ...more

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September 01, 2025•4 min read

LOI, RFP, NOFO... OMG: Decoding the Alphabet Soup of Grant Applications

If you've ever opened a grant application and wondered if you accidentally stumbled into a foreign language exam, you're not alone. LOI? NOFO? CFDA? It can feel like you need a secret decoder ring jus... ...more

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August 01, 2025•5 min read

What If Playing It Safe Is Actually Holding You Back?

In times of uncertainty, the most natural instinct is to protect what you have. For nonprofits, this often means tightening budgets, pausing consulting engagements, and putting growth strategies on ho... ...more

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July 01, 2025•4 min read

Top 5 Mistakes Nonprofits Make in Grant Applications—and How to Avoid Them

Tired of seeing your grant proposals fall flat? Save your proposal from the dreaded rejection pile with these tried-and-true fixes. Discover the top five mistakes nonprofits make when applying for gra... ...more

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June 01, 2025•6 min read