Thousands of people worldwide have amazing ideas to help humanity but lack the financial backing to carry out these projects. Little wonder every year, billions of dollars are given out to social enterprises to support their noble projects.

My first attempt at grant writing opened my eyes to a lot of things. I was unprepared for it and didn't realize I had to spend so much time thinking about the project, what dimension to go, sustainability...you get the gist.

Many nonprofit organizations rely on grants to deliver on their projects. But not so many come close to winning. Winning grants is still a puzzle many nonprofits struggle with. The line between those who win and those who don't ... Strategy!

Without funding, it’s near impossible to pull off a project. Innovation remains a pipe dream without financial backing. ‍Just before you click the submit button, here are 6 steps to take before embarking on Grant Writing.

To be successful both in grant writing and any other funding process, your organization needs strategic planning before embarking on writing proposals.