Grant Pathways is a division of Pathways to Growth

To Contact or Not Contact the Funder? That is the question!

Many years ago, when I was a “younger” professional, I attended a training session on how to write grants. The speaker shared some opening tips, and one of the key points that has stayed with me is to know your funder.    So, how do you go about knowing a potential...

Common Mistakes in Grant Applications

Grant writing is hard work. The last thing you want is for your work to be wasted! Here are some of the most common grant writing mistakes to watch out for, and rules to help you avoid them in your grant writing. Mistake 1: Barking up the wrong tree Before you begin...
Assessing Your Organization For Grant Readiness

Assessing Your Organization For Grant Readiness

A parent and a nonprofit founder have many things in common. They are both passionate about (and sometimes passionately annoyed with) the thing they have “created.” It is exhilarating (and exhausting!) to be in charge of its growth. They are also both concerned with...