Greetings readers, have we got a scoop for you?! Imagine that you receive an invitation to a friend’s birthday party. It’s been so long since you’ve been to a party that you excitedly toss the invitation on the counter and rush to get ready. You put on some nice clothes and buy a fine bottle of wine as a gift. You stroll confidently up to your friend’s house and eagerly knock on the door. You are in rare form for a good time with friends. The door opens … and a flood of babbling toddlers with balloons pushes out. Your friend is standing in the doorway, raising a quizzical eyebrow, and you’re h ..read more

Over the past few years, our country has experienced a sharp rise in the cost of living. Food prices have skyrocketed, as well as prices for vehicles and housing. Let’s face it, times are hard. This realization leads us to question if there is light at the end of the tunnel. We might just find that light with side hustles. One of the more popular options for fighting the rising cost of living is taking on a side hustle or second job to bring in additional income. With so many remote work options available, many are turning to pursuits that can be done online, such as writing. This has led to a ..read more

All nonprofits need governing boards. Some nonprofits are governed by members and others by local community leaders and interested parties. Some boards are paid for their time, and others are strictly volunteer positions. However your board of directors is structured, these individuals dedicate their time and effort to the nonprofits they lead. These are the folks who make decisions, oversee committees, and assume legal responsibility for organizations fulfilling their missions. If there were no board of directors in place, nonprofits would cease to exist. After all, it’s your board of directo ..read more

Grants are a valuable tool for nonprofits, businesses, and even individuals looking to secure funding. However, did you know that building a grant pipeline is perhaps the best way to increase your chances of being awarded a grant? Grants-seekers who neglect to build a sustainable grant pipeline often miss valuable opportunities by doing so. GrantWriterTeam has the lowdown on how to build a sustainable grant pipeline for your business. What Type of Grant Seeker Are You? Every grant cycle is unique, based on the needs of the grant seeker. The first question is, what type of seeker are you? Submi ..read more

It’s really no surprise that there’s a huge social dynamic to grant writing. After all, social media has become a vital tool for nonprofits in so many ways. This includes using social channels to reach out to grant funders. And social media isn’t even the only way to add a more social element to your grant writing. In fact, many grantmaking organizations prefer that you reach out and introduce yourself before you submit your application. The only time it’s not appropriate to reach out before submitting is if the funder specifically asks you not to, or if they don’t offer contact information. H ..read more

Grant writing may very well be the most fulfilling genre of writing there is for a writer. If you’ve never written a grant before, stop and imagine that thrilling moment after all the hard work is finished and you get a response. And you realize…you did it! You won! Whether the grant is for yourself, your nonprofit or for-profit, or for a client, it’s all the same. Oh, that sweet moment of pure joy is a wonderful feeling. After all, grant writing is hard! You start from scratch, with only a goal to begin, branch into research, adhere to requirements, and finally write and submit your proposal ..read more

Is your organization looking to secure funding for an upcoming project? Perhaps you’re a small business looking to expand your brand into a new community. Whatever the reason, if you seek grant funding, chances are you are also seeking to hire a grant writer. GrantWriterTeam has some information we think you’re going to want to consider. It’s a fact; there are literally thousands of grants available on any given day of the year. Most funding opportunities are smaller in nature and any reasonably intelligent, detail-oriented individual can successfully fill out a grant application. However, as ..read more

When businesses support nonprofits they see a return on their investment in so many ways! Not only is the business supporting a cause they believe in, but they are also increasing engagement and expanding their client base. The best thing? Corporate philanthropy comes in many shapes and forms. For example, businesses can build grants to donate computers, valuable consulting services, and/or funding. In addition, they might also donate volunteers, even even spread the good word on social media. But to be perfectly honest, no matter how you shape it, businesses supporting nonprofits are experien ..read more

Crafting effective grant proposals can be a daunting prospect. It’s often confusing and overwhelming for newcomers. However, the good news is that grant writing can be learned with dedication and perseverance. Good grant writers need skills beyond strong grammar and punctuation.  Think about what makes your proposal unique. What will set your application apart from others? What makes it an effective grant proposal? Find a way to capture the funder’s attention. Is the writing creative? Imaginative? Does it evoke any emotion? Touch their hearts?  Evoke images for them? The layout and q ..read more

“When applying for a grant, seek out ways to build a relationship with the funding source.”  Libby Hikind, Founder and CEO of GrantWatch.com, advises grant seekers and GrantWriterTeam grant writers to: “Do some research as to who the funding source has funded in the past, the amount of the awards, and the types of program.” When dealing with a foundation or corporate funding source, you should be able to find information on the experience, education, and existing nonprofit relationships of the administrative staff (other boards they serve on…). When you make that initial phone call or ema ..read more