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Strong Proposals Start with Asking 11 Internal Questions

The NonProfit Times

As grant directors, managers, and writers you need to understand what you are writing about in your proposals, especially if you aren’t involved directly in the project or program development. Do they need a Zoom, a phone call, or an in-person conversation? Can they answer immediately or do they need time to ponder and reflect?

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What to do after your grant proposal is rejected 

Candid

Even if you write a perfect grant proposal, it still might not get funded—simply because there is so much competition. There are lots of reasons your proposal might get turned down. But a grant proposal rejection letter presents opportunity, too. Add a note of gratitude for considering your grant proposal.

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NPTech Conversations in SXSW Panels

Amy Sample Ward

The SXSW Panel Picker is now open for your thumbs up or down on the thousands of panels proposed for next year’s SXSWInteractive festival. There are many exciting proposals available for your vote. Beth Kanter has a terrific round up of nonprofit technology panels proposed for SXSW. What’s SXSWi ?

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How Grantmakers Can Turn Uncertainty into Growth and Innovation

sgEngage

” What I love about this activity is that the rooms became instantly alive with conversations, many times between strangers connecting for the first time. We feel like we dont have time or support to think critically or to have these larger, more essential conversations. Here are the top themes shared by your fellow changemakers.

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Why and How to Implement a 4-Day Workweek in 2025

Nonprofit Tech for Good

His consulting firm, Mind the Gap Consulting , focuses on executive director coaching and training as well as fundraising and board development. This changed the national conversation about what workers are entitled to given all the demands on their labor. Who should propose the move? The four-day workweek is having a moment.

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The 5 Rules of Successful Annual Appeal Fundraising Letters

The Fundraising Authority

As you plan your annual appeal mailing, keep the following rules in mind: Write your appeal 10x faster. templates, including appeals, gift proposals, thank-you letters, and much more. Write professional drafts with A.I. Start using Fundwriter.ai for free. #1

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How to Write a Killer Letter of Inquiry (LOI) to Get a Grant

Get Fully Funded

A Letter of Inquiry is a quick way to introduce your organization to a prospective funder and to open up a conversation about how a grant would make a positive impact on the community you’re serving and change lives. Mind the basics. As you do that, consider why the funder uses a Letter of Inquiry.

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