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5 Tips for Writing Effective Grant Proposals


                Christina Ryder
                     CEO
               The Grantwell, LLC
           Christina@thegrantwell.com
Tip #1: Take The Time To Do Research
●
    Research Funders and Funding Opportunities
●
    Free and Low Cost Foundation Grant Databases
●
    990s and Guidestar Access to 990s
●
    Broad vs. Targeted Approaches
●
    Relationships and Utilizing the Connections of Volunteers
    and Board Members
Tip #2: Describe Organizational Capacity
●
    Discuss Organizational History
●
    Outline Your Successes
●
    Describe Your Ability to Manage Grant Funds
●
    Understand and Plan for Organizational Limitations
●
    Leverage Organizational Operating Costs, Donations,
    Match Funds, and Programmatic Strengths
Tip #3: Program Planning
●
    Research and Address Community/Organizational Gaps in
    Service
●
    Connect Proposals to Other Strategic Development
    Initiatives
●
    Clearly and Concisely Describe Project Activities
●
    Connect Activities to Clear Goals and Objectives
●
    Connect Goals and Objectives to Outcomes
●
    Connect Outcomes to Performance Measures
●
    Collaborate When Appropriate and Helpful
Tip #4: Evaluation Methodologies
●
    Clearly Describe Performance Measures
●
    Seek Assistance with Evaluation Processes if Needed
●
    Offer Both Financial and Programmatic Results for
    Funders
●
    Data Can Be Your Friend During the Grant Time Frame
●
    Utilizing Data to Increase Effectiveness, Efficiency, and
    When Applying for Future Grants
Tip #5: Communication
●
    Ask Questions
●
    Follow Formatting Guidelines and Instructions
●
    Follow Up and Follow Through
●
    Seek Direction if Refused for Funding
●
    Keep Lines of Communication Open
Contact Information
●
    Fan us on Facebook: 'The Grantwell'
●
    Follow us on Twitter: 'grantwell'
●
    Sign Up for Our Free Newsletter: www.thegrantwell.com
●
    Seek Additional Training if Needed:
    www.thegrantwell.com/grant_school
●
    Christina@thegrantwell.com

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  • 1. 5 Tips for Writing Effective Grant Proposals Christina Ryder CEO The Grantwell, LLC Christina@thegrantwell.com
  • 2. Tip #1: Take The Time To Do Research ● Research Funders and Funding Opportunities ● Free and Low Cost Foundation Grant Databases ● 990s and Guidestar Access to 990s ● Broad vs. Targeted Approaches ● Relationships and Utilizing the Connections of Volunteers and Board Members
  • 3. Tip #2: Describe Organizational Capacity ● Discuss Organizational History ● Outline Your Successes ● Describe Your Ability to Manage Grant Funds ● Understand and Plan for Organizational Limitations ● Leverage Organizational Operating Costs, Donations, Match Funds, and Programmatic Strengths
  • 4. Tip #3: Program Planning ● Research and Address Community/Organizational Gaps in Service ● Connect Proposals to Other Strategic Development Initiatives ● Clearly and Concisely Describe Project Activities ● Connect Activities to Clear Goals and Objectives ● Connect Goals and Objectives to Outcomes ● Connect Outcomes to Performance Measures ● Collaborate When Appropriate and Helpful
  • 5. Tip #4: Evaluation Methodologies ● Clearly Describe Performance Measures ● Seek Assistance with Evaluation Processes if Needed ● Offer Both Financial and Programmatic Results for Funders ● Data Can Be Your Friend During the Grant Time Frame ● Utilizing Data to Increase Effectiveness, Efficiency, and When Applying for Future Grants
  • 6. Tip #5: Communication ● Ask Questions ● Follow Formatting Guidelines and Instructions ● Follow Up and Follow Through ● Seek Direction if Refused for Funding ● Keep Lines of Communication Open
  • 7. Contact Information ● Fan us on Facebook: 'The Grantwell' ● Follow us on Twitter: 'grantwell' ● Sign Up for Our Free Newsletter: www.thegrantwell.com ● Seek Additional Training if Needed: www.thegrantwell.com/grant_school ● Christina@thegrantwell.com