Today begins a new series of microblogs about the components every grant needs. Let’s discuss two that are inter-related. These are measurable objectives and evaluation methods. These two are connected because the evaluation methods are set in place to determine if the objectives have been met. Objectives should be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, and Time […]
What kind of nonprofit are you working with? Over in my Facebook group, The Nonprofit Grant Writers Mastermind, we’ve been having a discussion about whether a church is a nonprofit, with or without a 501 c 3, along with other matters associated with those pesky IRS designations. One of our members is working with a […]
I’ve been a freelance grant writer for a long time. One common trait among the organizations I’ve worked for is their need for a grant calendar. They seem to react in a panic when a grant opportunity arises. It usually happens when they are in the final week before their gala or when everyone is […]
If you have family foundations in your area you may be in luck. That is, if you can get your foot in the door. In my geographic area, the secret to getting a grant from a family foundation is in building a relationship with a contact at the foundation. I suspect it’s that way everywhere. […]