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Tools from Training New Grant Seekers That Get Nonprofits Funded
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Expert Advice
4 Things That Separate Winning Proposals
Lead with the community, not your organization
Funders give money to solve problems, not to sustain organizations. Open every proposal by describing the people you serve and the gap they face — not your history or mission statement.
Match your ask to the funder's giving range
Requesting $75,000 from a funder whose average grant is $10,000 signals you haven't done your homework. Research past grants before you set your budget.
Use data, then tell a story
Statistics establish credibility. A single human story makes reviewers care. The most effective proposals do both — open with a real person, then back it up with numbers.
Answer the question that was actually asked
Read each prompt three times before writing. Many proposals are rejected not because the work is weak, but because the writer answered a different question than the one on the page.
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