Top Useful Tools for Grant Writing for Non-Profits and Charities

Enhance your grant writing with tools that streamline tasks and improve quality. Utilize Grammarly for clear, professional writing; Asana for task management; Google Workspace and Microsoft for collaboration; Canva for design; and platforms like GrantWatch, Candid, and GrantStation for funding opportunities.

Simplifying the application process: The advantages of grant application management software for funders

Foundant’s blog on grant application management software highlights how adopting digital tools can streamline the grantmaking process. By centralizing applications, automating communications, and providing real-time analytics, funders can reduce administrative burdens and focus more on impact. Such software enhances efficiency and supports compliance, ultimately benefiting both funders and grantees.

My non-profit organization wants a grant. Now what?

Prepare to compete for grants by having up-to-date key documents—like your strategic plan, financials, policies, and partner letters—ready before applying. Show funders clear alignment with their goals, a track record of success, and strong partnerships to access larger awards.

Grant Writing Workbook

Get ready to write winning grants by clearly showing your project’s impact and fit with funder priorities. Use tools like logic models, measurable outcomes, and detailed plans to demonstrate success, alignment, and readiness, increasing your chances for larger funding awards.

A Guide to Writing a Great Grant Application

Strengthen your grant applications by defining clear funding needs linked to impact, crafting concise, compelling narratives, and demonstrating deep issue knowledge. Request realistic funding that aligns with your scope, and honor funders’ time and criteria throughout.

Grant Follow-Up

A well-crafted follow-up report is your chance to showcase its impact. Detail activities, outcomes, financials, and lessons learned. This not only fulfills accountability requirements but also strengthens relationships with funders for future opportunities.

Grants for Small Business Guidebook: The Grant Process

Navigate your grant-writing journey through six clear phases—preparation, submission, adjudication, approval, post-approval, and post-project. Follow the Applicant Guide to prepare, sign the Funding Agreement, manage expenses, and retain records for audits.

Government Funding: Tips for a Strong Application

Strengthen your government funding application by aligning with program guidelines, clearly defining objectives, showing measurable outcomes, and providing a realistic budget. Engage stakeholders early and communicate throughout to showcase impact and organizational capacity.

Planting Seeds EP 6: Robert W. Friedrich and Assoc

🌱 Planting Seeds: Philanthropy in Saskatchewan connecting you to the community impact powered by donors and charities across the prairies. This show originally aired on Access Now TV. In this episode we chat with Bob Friedrich, President of Robert W. Friedrich and Assoc. to discuss grant writing and other topics.