Unlocking the Secrets of Grant Proposals: Insights from a Funder’s Perspective
Navigating the grant proposal process can feel daunting for many nonprofits. Understanding what funders truly seek is essential for crafting compelling proposals. In this blog post, we’ll explore insights from Julie Martineau, President and CEO of the Montgomery...
Finding the Best Fit Federal Grant Opportunity
When it comes to grant opportunities, there are two buckets of funding: public and private. Public includes all governmental funding, specifically federal, state, and local governments. Private funding comes from foundations and corporations. According to recent data,...
Dear Funder: Let’s Talk Impact
Hello Fundable Friends, As grant professionals, we know data and budgets are crucial, but what truly captures a funder’s heart is the story behind the numbers. This month, we’re diving into the art of writing compelling impact stories that make your grant applications...
Anatomy of a Federal Proposal
Crafting a federal grant proposal takes time, thought, and information. You should plan three months of runway to get it done and allocate 100-200 hours of your time. To complete every aspect of the proposal, it’s best to build a realistic timeline for you and your...
Your Grant Calendar Isn’t a Strategy (and Here’s What Is)
Hey Fundable Friends, By now, you’ve mastered decoding funder priorities, crafting winning proposals, and managing your grant calendar like a pro. But here’s the truth: grants are not just about paperwork, they’re about people. Behind every funding decision is a...
Budget Like a Boss
Hello again, Fundable Friends! You’ve learned to decode funder language, craft compelling proposals, and now it’s time to get organized, because the best grant strategy can still fall short without strong calendar management. Grant deadlines, reporting dates, and...
Three Steps to Understanding and Building Better Grant Budgets
When you hear the word grant application, what is the first thought that comes to your mind? Term papers from your school days? Writing and more writing? A series of endless questions organizations must answer? Those are normal responses. Most individuals who are new...
Proposal Playbook: From Outline to Submission
Hello, Fundable Friends! In the last two issues, we cracked the code on funder language and priorities. Now it’s time to turn that intel into action...by crafting proposals that get noticed, read thoroughly, and ultimately, funded. Whether you’re a first-time writer...
The Funder Files: Reading Between the Lines
Welcome back, strategist. This month, we’re popping open the Funder Files to explore one of the most overlooked yet critical skills in grant seeking: How to interpret what a funder really wants—even when they don’t say it outright. Funder guidelines and RFPs are full...
Mission: Fundable
Hey there, Changemaker! Welcome to Mission: Fundable — your monthly intel drop from Boyd Grants where we break down what really makes grant funding work. This isn’t your average grant newsletter. No endless deadline lists, no copy-paste jargon. Just real strategies to...