How To Quickly And Easily Get Funders To Notice Your Proposal

Have you ever felt intimidated to connect with funders? At GrantsEdge, we’ve heard from grant writers who have admitted funders do scare them a little bit, so you’re not alone if you answered “yes”. Fear is often a result of not having enough information. If you really understood how funders feel and what they think, […]

The Ultimate Guide To Answering The “Sustainability Question” In Grant Applications

The Ultimate Guide To Answering The “Sustainability Question” In Grant Applications

When I was growing up my mother always told me not to use the word “hate”. I remember the passion with which she would scold us when she heard it slip from our lips. Over time, and as I grew older, the word “hate” just wasn’t part of my vernacular. It wasn’t until about 10 […]

The 5 Grant Writing Indiscretions That Drive Funders Crazy

The 5 Grant Writing Indiscretions That Drive Funders Crazy

It was a rainy and cold Tuesday morning and I had just made my way into the office. As a funder, I loved my job. I loved connecting with community organizations and doing everything possible to support them in their incredible work. But this particular Tuesday, I felt tired and wasn’t at all energized about […]

The 3 Top Tips For Telling Your Story So Funders Listen

The Top 3 Tips For Telling Your Story So Funders Listen

I’m that guy you don’t want to watch movies with very often (or at all). Especially the typical Hollywood productions that make their way to local theatres. Why? I always know the ending. I try not to say anything out loud, or ruin the experience for others (except for maybe my wife… I do find […]

The #1 Step To Improve Your Grant Writing

The #1 Step You Must Take To Improve Your Grant Writing

Many of my favourite memories, from working as a Program Manager at the Ontario Trillium Foundation, relate to meeting with potential grant applicants. I’ve sat in coffee shops, at kitchen tables, on park benches, and in boardrooms meeting with people who had ideas to transform the community. There were lots of laughs, a few tears, […]