Right now it's tougher than ever for nonprofits to win much-needed funding from corporate, private and community foundations. That's why it's vital for grant seekers to make their proposals ironclad to withstand increased grant makers' scrutiny. An unsuccessful request is often the result of small, but definitive, mistakes. This report lays out the five major pitfalls that keep your grant proposals from being accepted, how to avoid them and 19 proven strategies to get the money you need.
The Solution: "The 5 Biggest Grant Writing Mistakes That Keep You from Getting the Money"
19 Solutions to the Five Biggest Grant Writing Mistakes
- 3 ways to ensure your requests line up with funders' guidelines
- 4 ways to cultivate grant makers before sending your proposal
- 3 ways to show that you've done your research
- 4 ways to avoid budget slip-ups that get proposals rejected
- 5 writing best practices that keep your proposals out of the trash
Jammed with easy-to-understand guidelines, this fast-read executive report gives you proven tactics you can use today to build the strongest case for your funding needs and increase your chances of getting the money.
Winning Strategies of Successful Grant Proposals
- The #1 question you must definitively answer for grant makers
- 6 things you shouldn't forget when putting together your proposal
- Getting in good with grant makers even before money is needed
"The 5 Biggest Grant Writing Mistakes That Keep You from Getting the Money" is a clear, thoroughly researched guide any nonprofit can use to avoid costly mistakes in grant proposal and eliminate overlooked errors that turn grant makers away.
Increase Your Chances of Securing the Funding You Need
- You sent the proposal: Now what? Prepare for the best and the worst
- Bonus: 5 featured funders giving $966 million
- 9 additional resources to help you in your quest for funding





