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4 Ways Funders Can Help Grant Writers Submit a Great Application

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Grant writers are often the unsung heroes of the application process. They parse the grant documentation to understand if their organization is a good fit, they gather information from throughout the organization, and they mold it into an engaging story about the important work the organization is doing.

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Interview with Carolyn Appleton: How to Launch Your Grant Writing Career

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Carolyn is a major gift fundraiser and nonprofit communications expert who uses technology to amplify her impact and do more with less. Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog was inspired by the many people who have reached out to Carolyn since it was launched in 2011 to ask for advice about becoming a grant writer and nonprofit fundraiser.

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How to Get Leadership Buy-in for Streamlining Your Grantee Application

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As a grants manager, you know how important it is to have a clear and efficient grantee application process. You can ask your grantees for feedback through surveys, interviews, focus groups, or informal conversations. This means that they may have more options and choices when it comes to applying for grants.

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What Are You Really Asking? A Checklist for Grantmakers

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For some changes, you may need to communicate them to your community and explain the rationale behind them. Would this question be better asked in a follow-up interview or post-award communication? Break down complex or multi-part questions into smaller and simpler ones.

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Interview: Kivi Leroux Miller, The Nonprofit Marketing Guide

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I’m thrilled to have the chance to share an interview with her here and encourage you to add your questions in the comments! This interview is part of her virtual book tour; check out the full calendar of events. We know storytelling is important for grant applications and fundraising appeals, how is it most useful in marketing?

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Design Series: Understanding Audience Needs

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This fosters a culture of open communication and empathy within the team. This prototype and the successful tests helped the organization obtain grant funding to build out the working product. Audience Interviews Pick a few core supporters and schedule interviews with them to delve deeper into their experiences and perceptions.

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48 Top Nonprofit Podcasts in 2023

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This is a curated podcast list is composed of a variety of podcasts concerning technology, management in the nonprofit sector, grant writing, fundraising, and many cause issues ranging from mitigation of climate change to human rights.

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