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Telling a compelling story: Communicating program impact in a grant proposal

Candid

While only some grantmakers ask you to submit a logic model, virtually all expect the narrative of your proposal—the description of how the program works, its purpose, and its results—to include the same information as a logic model would. A proposal focused on program impact includes: Need: What need does your program serve?

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How to Write an Effective Grant Proposal

Classy

While you can use several marketing elements from your individual donor campaigns in your grant applications, creating effective proposals requires some additional considerations. Below, we’ll cover nine best practices and tips on how to write a winning grant proposal. Leverage Language and Formatting From Past Grants.

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Zero-cost, maximum-impact professional development for fundraisers

Candid

Our Get Started YouTube playlist offers a shortlist of videos on fundraising and proposal writing—all under three minutes. We offer a wide variety of free training resources on fundraising topics, including live webinars as well as on-demand courses. For example, short videos are a great way to learn quickly.

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Removing cost as a barrier to nonprofit training 

Candid

Our long-term focus will be to address these barriers in ways that move the needle on the proportion of funding and support going directly to organizations which are BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), serve rural communities, and/or may be small or newly emerging. Courses are not only offered in a “live,” real-time format.

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The 5 Rules of Successful Annual Appeal Fundraising Letters

The Fundraising Authority

templates, including appeals, gift proposals, thank-you letters, and much more. Talk about your mission, of course, but don’t treat your readers like they are prospects who have never heard of your nonprofit before. As you plan your annual appeal mailing, keep the following rules in mind: Write your appeal 10x faster. for free. #1

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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? Remember, no one has your unique mission, community, and vision but you.

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

Bloomerang

Rather, you’re seeking critical investment in work that will make your community and world a better place. The Marketing or Community Relations Department has business and branding objectives. Submitting a foundation proposal is straightforward. And, of course, there’s plenty you can infer just from the nature of the business.

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