Learn how to create a funder-ready logic model with our free template. This step-by-step guide breaks down each section, offers real-world examples, and makes logic models easy for any nonprofit.

New to grant writing? You're not alone—and you're definitely not the only one who's made a few rookie mistakes. In this post, I’m breaking down the top three beginner grant writing mistakes I made early in my career (including one that got my proposal sent back 😅), and exactly how you can avoid them. From using data to tell your story, to tailoring budgets and researching funders the right way, this guide is packed with tips, tools, and free templates to help you write stronger, more competitive grants.

This step-by-step guide shows nonprofits how to use Google AI for writing grants by combining tools like Notebook LM, Gemini, and ChatGPT to streamline the grantwriting process. The blog walks readers through uploading key documents (like program descriptions, annual reports, and third-party data) into Notebook LM to extract relevant information, then using Gemini or ChatGPT to draft, refine, and polish proposal answers. It also includes prompt ideas, tips for verifying data, and best practices to ensure grant proposals remain accurate, funder-ready, and aligned with your organization’s voice. Ideal for small teams and grassroots nonprofits, this guide helps make grant writing faster, easier, and more strategic—with the help of AI.

You don’t need a grant writing certification to write successful grant proposals — and this blog breaks down why. We explore what certifications really are, when they might be helpful, and why most funders care far more about clarity, impact, and alignment than credentials. Whether you're a self-taught nonprofit leader or a curious beginner, you’ll learn how to build essential grant writing skills through free resources, hands-on practice, and strategic conversations with funders. This empowering guide is especially for grassroots teams with limited time and budget who want to get competitive without jumping through unnecessary hoops.