With both grant writing and fundraising, you need to do research, pursue leads, prepare talking points, evaluate opportunities, and cultivate relationships. The essence of both practices is the same. What is different is focus and context.

Jim Collins, renowned business author, lecturer, and researcher, once said, "Great vision without great people is irrelevant." There is nothing more accurate than this, considering the essential contributions of grant writers in the development and sustainability of any organization.

The journey to winning a grant can be undeniably tedious, from finding grant(s) that are a good fit for your organization to writing the proposal and to managing the fund when you are awarded – it can all be draining!

Winning grant funds can be a game-changer for your organization. Grants help you kickstart your business, execute planned projects, and scale your organization. But, while the idea of winning them sounds exciting, the process is not.

Have you ever bought an item you don't need but bought it anyway because the salesperson delivered an irresistible pitch? That right there is the power of persuasion also known as hypnotic writing.A strong argument and logic are not just enough to tug at the emotions of your reviewer. Follow these simple step-by-step tips we have drafted to trigger a positive response from the reviewer.

Have you ever wondered why your proposals get turned down? Why do people read your landing pages and yet you have low conversion rates? Why do people see your email broadcast and never click?

Getting rejection emails from funders can be discouraging, depressing, and heart-rendering. With the stress of putting together a winning grant, the long hours invested, and the endless wait after, losing grants can depress even the strongest of men.

Huge amounts in funding opportunities are undeniably tempting. Merely sighting a 6-figure grant opportunity can set your heart racing. You may even begin to think about the many things you can do with such huge funding.

Grant readiness is the measurement of your organization’s capacity to research, apply, win, and manage grant applications successfully. It includes the overall structure of your organization; the strength, mode of operations, sustainability, finances, and impact.

As a business owner, you are concerned about growing your business. You want to expand your frontiers and 10X your profits. So, you seek grants to help achieve these goals.

The problem statement establishes the problem and describes the conditions in the community that your organization will address. The problem statement is an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the community issue and your organization’s ability to address the need.

2 weeks ago we shared some pitfalls to avoid in Grant writing. Today, we are sharing a list of more grant writing mistakes you should avoid winning that fat cheque.