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How to write to a character count

by louisa.ellins | Jul 3, 2023 | Writing tips

Every character counts and that is never more true than when you can only use a limited (finite) number of them. This post was written with grant applications in mind, but the tips will help any time you have a character limit to meet. It can be enough of a challenge...

The benefits of applying for grants (even if the funder says no)

by louisa.ellins | Nov 29, 2022 | Writing tips

When I decided grant writing (also known as trust fundraising) would be a cornerstone of my freelance career, I hadn’t banked on a recession and deep cost-of-living crisis to make the work much harder. But it is what it is. There are still funders out there who are...

Thinking about applying for grant funding? Some questions you might encounter, documents you’ll need, and ways to submit (part three of three)

by louisa.ellins | Aug 16, 2022 | Writing tips

So you’ve found a grant that’s a good fit for your organisation and put together a list of answers to standard questions such as your address, social media handles, legal name and what the organisation is known as. Now it’s time to start thinking...

Thinking about applying for grant funding? Starting to write your application (part two)

by louisa.ellins | Jul 24, 2022 | Writing tips

If you followed the steps in part one to identify a grant that’s a good fit for your organisation, both in eligibility criteria and ethos, you’re ready to start writing. Right? Not quite. Let’s just look briefly at why grants exist. Grant makers are nice people,...

Thinking about applying for grant funding? Here’s what you need to know (part one)

by louisa.ellins | Jul 11, 2022 | Writing tips

I’ve spoken to a number of not-for-profit organisations who feel that grant funding is an avenue that they’re missing out on. They may have no idea where to start. Or they’ve been invited to apply for one specific grant, and now want to see what else is out...

How to write to a word count

by louisa.ellins | Jan 14, 2022 | Writing tips

What is a word count and where might you find one? A word count limits you to using a maximum number of words. This could be to meet a requirement as part of a directory entry, awards nomination or an application for funding. Word counts help to level the playing...