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There are several components to grant writing for NFP(Not For Profit)
organisations.

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For many NFP organisations they have a wish list of programs or projects that will benefit
their community and improve their services but often funding holds them back from
achieving all of these items on their wish list.
Unfortunately fundraising will only go so far; so for many organisations grants become
the lifeline to achieve their goals and objectives.
Identify the Issue

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The grant writer can assist the NFP organisation in their grant writing.
The grant writer will start with identifying the selection criteria expected to be addressed
in the application and will liaise with the organisation representative to answer each
criterion in a structured and easy to follow format.

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Often through sitting down and explaining the project or program the organisation can
refine their message.
If they discuss this with the grant writer Sydney, the grant writer is able to use the
information gained to develop a written version of the project or program for inclusion in
the grant proposal.

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As part of the grant proposal the grant writer needs to clearly identify and elaborate on
the positive outcomes for the community as a result of the project or program going
ahead.
They need to clearly identify which community members are the focus of the project and
how the project/program will address the identified issue.
Know the community

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The grant funders need to definitively know that their funding will benefit positively the
identified community members and how this will happen.
The grant writer NT therefore needs to have this information and provide it within the
grant application.

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The NFP organisation develops their project/program based on their knowledge of the
issue and the community that it will be presented in; then defines their goals and
objectives and develops an action plan or strategy to refine their program.
The grant writer develops a grant proposal that clearly communicates this information
and addresses the required selection criteria and requirements of the grant to submit
the completed grant application.
Define the solution

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As the grant writer works through the grant document they will generally write notes or
bullet points using the key words contained in the document as a starting point for the
grant application.
These notes are the beginning of the creative process and identify any areas where
further information or research will be necessary as well as listing the supporting
documentation and evidence required such as organisational profiles, policies and
procedures and financial records.
Describe how the organisation can deliver their program goals

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The budget for the program or project should be fully and comprehensively costed and
presented in a legible and understandable format.
Grant writers have the experience and knowhow to support the NFP organisation to
achieve this effortlessly.

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Formatting the application is something the grant writer is extremely competent and
experienced in doing.
They will ensure that it is presented in a legible, professional format using headers, bold
font, bullet points and a professional and legible font to guarantee that the evaluator will
find it easy to peruse and understand.
Presenting the application

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 Using a professional grant writer gives the NFP organisation the benefit of
someone who has experience and competency in grant applications and
increases their chances of being successful in their application.

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