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Seth Klukoff
Feb 36 min read
Demystifying the Link: How Thought Leadership Can Strengthen Business Development
By Seth Klukoff, Principal, Eoan Strategies Several years ago, during a lunch meeting with colleagues from a nonprofit professional...
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Bria Arline
Oct 1, 20241 min read
AI and Other Technology to Revolutionize How You Research and Apply for Grants
Did you know AI can help you craft a grant budget? Keep reading to learn more about how AI and other innovations can revolutionize how...
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Bria Arline
Sep 23, 20242 min read
Which Grant Research Database is the Best?
There are a plethora of grant databases out there: Instrumentl, Candid, Grants.gov … But which is the best database for researching...
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Bria Arline
Sep 23, 20243 min read
The Ultimate 3-Step Guide to Evaluating Grant Opportunities
Finding a grant opportunity that aligns with your mission and for which your project and organization are competitive can be a tedious...
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Bria Arline
Sep 23, 20242 min read
3 Tips for a Successful Grant Strategy During an Election Year
Full of uncertainty, election years can be a tricky time for fundraising. But, if you plan well, these seasons can also be full of...
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Bria Arline
Sep 23, 20242 min read
3 Tips for Fundraising During a Recession
Fundraising during uncertain economic times is difficult. But that does not mean that there are not opportunities to fuel your...
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Bria Arline
Sep 23, 20242 min read
Is Your Organization Ready for Federal Grants?
Federal grants can offer incredible opportunities for your organization. But if your organization is not ready for federal funding,...
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Bria Arline
Sep 23, 20243 min read
What is a Funding Strategy? —How to Plan for Funding Success
With so many new grant research databases, finding hundreds of grant opportunities is easier than ever. But with access to all of this...
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Bria Arline
Sep 17, 20242 min read
3 Tips for a Stand-Out Letter of Support (Including a Letter of Support Template)
In a previous blog , we talked about how important community support is to winning grants. The best way to prove that you have ample...
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Bria Arline
Sep 17, 20242 min read
Gauging Competitiveness: The Secret to Increasing Your Chance of Winning Grants
In our post, Winning Grants, a Step-by-Step Guide , we talked about narrowing down hundreds of grant opportunities to the grants with the...
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Bria Arline
Sep 17, 20243 min read
3 Tips for a Compelling Logic Model (Including a Logic Model Template)
In a previous blog , we talked about how using a logic model can help you create competitive proposals. But what goes into an effective...
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Bria Arline
Sep 17, 20245 min read
Winning Federal Grants: A Step-by-Step Guide
Your eyes lock on your computer screen, head swimming with a NOFO full of funder jargon. Your fingers flash across the keyboard as you...
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Bria Arline
Sep 17, 20242 min read
5 Tips for Connecting with Program Staff
How many times have you heard this? “You need to connect with the funder before applying,” and thought, “Right, but how?” Connecting...
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Bria Arline
Sep 17, 20242 min read
Grant Research 101: How to De-Code Form 990
The 990 form holds valuable information that can help you know whether to apply for a grant and how much to request. Look for these...
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Bria Arline
Sep 11, 20242 min read
Private and Public Funding—The Pros and Cons
There are several reasons why you should seek diversified funding streams, including decreased financial risk and greater community...
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Bria Arline
Sep 3, 20243 min read
3 Tips for Creating Compelling S.M.A.R.T. Goals (Including S.M.A.R.T. Goal Examples for Grants)
What is the key to compelling S.M.A.R.T. goals that make funders want to partner with you? These important metrics are crucial if you...
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Bria Arline
Sep 3, 20242 min read
What’s a Good Success Rate for a Grant Writer?
People often use a grant writer’s win rate to evaluate if they have the skills, experience and talent to help them win funding. But what...
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Bria Arline
Sep 3, 20242 min read
Should You Hire an In-House Grant Writer or a Consultant?
When you are looking to hire a grant writer, you have two options: an employee or a freelance consultant. Whether or not you should hire...
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Bria Arline
Sep 3, 20242 min read
3 Tips for Creating Compelling Organizational Budgets
Many funders require you to submit an organizational budget with your application. While this document may seem like an unnecessary...
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Bria Arline
Sep 3, 20242 min read
Discover 3 Power Words That Will Help You Win More Grants
A power word (or trigger word ) is a word proven to capture attention and evoke a strong emotional response from your target audience. ...
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