Grants on a Budget: How to Engage and Support Volunteer Grant Writers
Volunteer-Powered Grant Success Series – Book One
Grants can unlock incredible opportunities for your nonprofit, but hiring professional grant writers isn’t always an option when funds are tight. That’s where volunteer grant writers come in.
In Grants on a Budget: How to Engage and Support Volunteer Grant Writers, nonprofit strategist Alesha Mathis shows you how to turn volunteer energy into grant success. Drawing from years of experience in fundraising and volunteer management, Alesha guides you through:
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How to find and attract volunteer grant writers who are the right fit
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Setting boundaries and expectations that protect both your nonprofit and the volunteer
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Building systems to train, support, and retain volunteers
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Tips for creating a grant calendar, dividing tasks, and preventing burnout
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Real-life scenarios and examples you can adapt for your own organization
This book isn’t theory—it’s a practical roadmap you can implement right away. If your nonprofit needs grants but has more heart than budget, this guide will show you how to leverage the skills of volunteers without wasting time or energy.