Focus On: Grants
There’s more to getting a grant than just asking for money. The secret is to present a well-constructed case for support. Here, 10 things to avoid along the way.
1. Doesn’t match funder’s priorities. This sounds so obvious, and yet many proposals are fatally flawed from the get-go because they don’t meet the funder’s specific grantmaking priorities. Applicants either fail to read the funder’s guidelines or ignore them. Some justify their submission by reasoning that “more submissions are better” or, “They should fund our cause.”
- People:
- Cheryl A. Clarke
- Susan P. Fox
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