Grants
The saying “the best things in life are free” may apply to few things, but it does apply to non-profit grants. Free money is probably the best way to build or manage your non profit organization.Here are some tips to winning a grant for your non-profit.
- Read any requirements of the person handing out the grant. If you don’t qualify, don’t apply
- Demonstrate significant need - why should someone give you money
- State your organization’s in a clear manner without wasting the reader’s time. We don’t all need to know that every toilet in your organization is broken, unless that’s what you’re requesting the grant to fix.
- Offer a solution for your problem, using the grant money available
- Address who you are, and how you impact the community in a positive manner
- Show measurable goals and tangible results.
- Don’t just throw out your grant requests in a vacuum. Follow up with the grant giver. See if they can provide feedback or advice. They may know other companies that provide funding for nonprofits.