How-To Guides

Grant writing certifications signal training, not authority. This guide explains major programs, credential value, hiring signals, and alternatives.

Free and paid grant writing courses are not interchangeable. This guide compares Candid, GPA, AGWA, university extension programs, and free federal training

How to structure a grant writing team at a mid-sized nonprofit, including roles, capacity ratios, pipeline tiers, and contractor tradeoffs.

What a grants manager does, how the role differs from a grant writer, salary benchmarks at mid-sized nonprofits, and a complete job description template you

Grants manager vs development director: how the roles differ, when to hire each, what the responsibilities overlap and where they diverge, and how to sequence

What the HHS Administration for Children and Families funds, how nonprofits apply through Grants.gov and GrantSolutions, and the Uniform Guidance plus 45 CFR

A practical guide to the government grant application process for nonprofits - registration requirements, finding opportunities, application components

Approaching a foundation cold rarely works. This guide walks through research, initial outreach, conversation, LOI, and proposal timing.

How to build a nonprofit development team: which roles to hire first, how the team scales by budget, organizational structure decisions, and avoiding common

A complete guide to IRS-compliant donation receipts - what must be included, when they're required, quid pro quo rules, vehicle donations, and a sample

Finding grants is a research process, not a search query. This guide covers federal, state, foundation, and corporate sources plus repeatable steps.