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What to do after your grant proposal is rejected 

Candid

Anyone who has sought a grant has probably heard “no” as often—or more often—than they’ve heard “yes.” Grant writing is challenging. Even if you write a perfect grant proposal, it still might not get funded—simply because there is so much competition. But a grant proposal rejection letter presents opportunity, too.

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Five green flags for funders in your grant proposal

Candid

Last year, we shared our crowdsourced list of red flags that funders look for in grant proposals—the things that immediately reveal the weak points in an application and raise questions about the organization’s credibility. Not surprisingly, the question we got most in response to that article was: What are green flags for funders?

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Storytelling for Grant Writers: 10 Tactical & Stylistic Tips

Achieve

But what about some of your highest-impact communications— grant proposals ? Do your grant applications tell stories that catch the attention of funders and illustrate the real impact their support will have on your community? Why Does Storytelling Matter for Grant Writers?

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[ASK AN EXPERT] Can I Apply Simultaneously For A Corporate Grant And Sponsorship?

Bloomerang

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether it’s okay to apply for a corporate grant and sponsorship at the same time: Is it okay to make an ask for a sponsorship (say, for an event) from a corporation AND separately to that corporation’s independent charitable foundation?

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Hiring A Google Grants Manager: A Guide & 9 Agencies

Nonprofits Source

Through the Google Ad Grants program , nonprofits everywhere can leverage pay-per-click (PPC) marketing for free. By amplifying content on Google Search, participating organizations can connect with motivated prospects searching for their causes online. We recommend you reach out to their team for all your Google Grants needs!

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Advice from the Experts: The Best Fundraising Tips for 2016

Byte Technology

A new year brings new challenges and, more importantly, new opportunities to the world of cause-related organizations. From learning to talk about your cause on the donors’ terms to working harder to build personal relationships, there’s some truly good advice here no matter the size or goal of your organization.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] Will Grant Funders Give To You If You Have Too Much Individual Funding?

Bloomerang

Today’s question comes from a Director of Development who wants advice on what to do when the board thinks their individual fundraising success will depress grants. What’s really causing them to want to see less of your support coming from a broad range of individuals and organizations, and more coming from institutional funders?

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