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20 Elements of a Winning Proposal
How to increase your Grants Win-Ratio with outstanding proposals! Did you know that writing and submitting a Grant Proposal is not very...
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Not All New Business Grants Are Good: Why Saying 'No' Can Be Strategic
Not all grants are good grants. Some look appealing but pull your nonprofit off mission, drain resources, or strain your team. At The Grants House, we believe a grant should serve your mission—not redefine it. That’s why we created the Grant Fit Scoring Worksheet: A free tool to help you assess alignment, capacity, flexibility, and partnership before saying yes.

Philip
Jul 7, 20253 min read


What is a Grant Funnel? From Prospecting to Stewardship
Discover how a sales funnel model can transform your grant acquisition strategy, from identifying the right funders to building long-term donor relationships through effective stewardship.

Philip
Jun 10, 20252 min read


What is a "Sticky Grant?"
Learn how to turn one-time grant wins into long-term funding partnerships. This guide outlines five proven strategies for building donor trust, aligning with evolving priorities, and making your grants "sticky" for future renewals.

Philip
Jun 2, 20253 min read


Mental Health Awareness Month: Burn-Out...A Culture of Silence? - Part 3
Are We Adequately Recognizing Burn Out in the Aid Sector? Hopefully you have read Part 1 & 2 of our 3-part blog series. In the first...

Philip
May 21, 202516 min read


Mental Health Awareness Month: Burn-Out...A Culture of Silence? - Part 2
Are We Adequately Recognizing Burn Out in the Aid Sector? Hopefully you have read Part 1 of our 3-part blog series. In the first blog,...

Philip
May 20, 202515 min read
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