How to Write a Compelling Needs Statement for Your Grant Proposal
First, don’t focus on your organization’s needs. Second, avoid jumping to solutions too early. Save your proposed program for the methodology section.
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First, don’t focus on your organization’s needs. Second, avoid jumping to solutions too early. Save your proposed program for the methodology section.
Before you partner with a grant writing agency, you need to understand what sets agencies apart from solo freelancers, what qualifications and services truly matter, and how to structure an engagement that maximizes your chances of funding success while building long-term grants management capacity.
Most organizations focus on writing better stories. But stories don’t win grants; evidence, precision, and strategic alignment do.
70% of small nonprofits have never even applied for a federal grant not because they don’t qualify, but because they think the process is too complicated.
If you’re running a small nonprofit and avoiding federal funding because it seems overwhelming, you’re potentially leaving millions of dollars on the table.