Laura-Rhodes

Here’s a great piece of grant writing advice that comes from a rather unexpected place: a test prep and study guide. One study guide for the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) exam says this: “Avoid the ‘fact trap.’ Don’t get distracted by a choice that is factually true. Your search is for [...]

There’s more to nonprofit grant writing than just “writing.” A lot more. At its core, grant writing has three steps that I call the 3 Rs: research, writing, and review. In a previous post, I shared the importance of doing your research before starting to write a grant. This post [...]

Here’s a secret: there’s more to grant writing than just “writing.” A lot more. Successful grant writing always starts with thorough research, and it ends with a thoughtful review. This post focuses on research – the most overlooked part of grant writing. If you’re new to grant writing, you might [...]