{"id":17939,"date":"2022-03-01T08:41:25","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T13:41:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/?p=17939"},"modified":"2022-11-23T08:40:29","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T13:40:29","slug":"we-share-the-3-dos-and-donts-of-grant-writing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/we-share-the-3-dos-and-donts-of-grant-writing\/","title":{"rendered":"We Share the 3 Dos and Don&#8217;ts of Grant Writing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Grant writing is many things but it doesn&#8217;t need to be complicated. When you break it down, writing a grant proposal is generally about following instructions, sticking to the facts, and including supporting documents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it can be challenging, you don&#8217;t need to be an expert at grant writing to win funding. In fact, you just need to remember these simple dos and don&#8217;ts of grant writing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2022 Be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/when-is-the-best-time-to-be-applying-for-grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">grant-ready<\/a><br \/>\u2022 Use the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/do-you-know-the-3-cs-of-grant-writing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 C&#8217;s<\/a>&#8220;<br \/>\u2022 Have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/did-you-answer-yes-to-this-grant-application-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">checklist<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Don&#8217;t:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2022&nbsp;Be vague about your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/11-tips-to-help-you-write-a-budget-for-your-grant-proposal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">budget<\/a><br \/>\u2022 Use &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/20-crucial-tips-you-should-read-before-writing-your-grant-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cut &amp; paste<\/a>&#8221; answers<br \/>\u2022 Leave it until the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/this-simple-strategy-can-help-you-win-grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">last minute<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br \/><strong>Additional Tips:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>You also want to avoid rushing through an application or cutting corners. Another imperative part of grant writing is understanding the needs of the organization that is offering the grant money. Your program should fit in with their guidelines and not the other way around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a rule of thumb, fundraising experts recommend around 20% of your total funding be grant-based with the majority coming from other fundraising sources.\u00a0You can use a free online donations platform\u00a0to allow\u00a0<em>anyone<\/em>\u00a0the ability to give to your nonprofit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applying for grants is hard work, and many come with strings attached, such as parameters surrounding the allocation of funds. Plus, you may be going up against several other qualified organizations for limited funding. But at the end of the day, it&#8217;s not a complicated process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, you should be able to demonstrate your passion through your grant writing. 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