Join Dawn Lego from OneCause in this workshop to learn how to craft standout grant applications. Discover how funders evaluate proposals, avoid common pitfalls, and tailor your application to funder priorities for a higher chance of success. Plus, learn about the OneCause Cares grant.
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Standing out is everything—especially when your grant application is one of hundreds. So, what does it take to rise to the top?
Join Dawn Lego from OneCause for a behind-the-scenes look at how funders evaluate applications, what they prioritize, and the common pitfalls to avoid.
Whether you're aiming to enhance your grant strategy or apply for the OneCause Cares technology-based grant from OneCause (up to $10,000!), this session will provide you with the tools to craft stronger, more successful proposals.
You'll walk away knowing how to:
Find and win more grants for your nonprofit!
Start saving 3 hours a week and increase your grant applications by 78%.
About our Speaker
Dawn Lego | Director of Brand Engagement and Channel Marketing @ OneCause
For over 25 years, Dawn Lego has been dedicated to helping nonprofit organizations grow their campaigns and elevate fundraising efforts. Dawn consistently delivers engaging, informative content through CFRE webinars and the Raise Nation Radio podcast. In addition to her marketing and content strategy work, she leads several corporate social responsibility initiatives, including the OneCause Cares Corporate Grants Program.
Instrumentl Partner Webinars are collaborations between Instrumentl and its community partners to provide free educational workshops for grant professionals. Our goal is to tackle a problem grant professionals often have to solve, while also sharing different ways Instrumentl’s platform can help grant writers win more grants.
👉 Start your 14-day Instrumentl trial and find grants for your nonprofit here: https://www.instrumentl.com/r/OneCause
📝 Access your event workbook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VR0bZkS4yduoR6kZzsSCVfq0StMdKfEWJZpFT7E41Pk/copy
🖥 Link to presentation slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1voS03eLT-F7G2gFjRC9yInRjdZNRrQlveX8cjGHbsLM/edit?usp=sharing
⚡️Go here to register for our future free grants workshops: https://lu.ma/instrumentl/events
Find and win more grants for your nonprofit!
Start saving 3 hours a week and increase your grant applications by 78%.
A standout grant application clearly aligns with the funder's goals, demonstrates impact through specific examples and data, and provides a compelling narrative that connects emotionally with the reviewer.
Organizations can ensure alignment by thoroughly researching the funder’s mission, recent funding priorities, and past grantees to tailor their application to highlight shared objectives.
Key elements include a clear problem statement, detailed project description, measurable outcomes, a realistic budget, and supporting evidence like data or testimonials that strengthen your case.
Storytelling is vital as it makes the application memorable and relatable, helping to create an emotional connection with the reviewer, which can increase your chances of success.
Common mistakes include failing to follow guidelines, submitting generic applications, providing incomplete information, and overlooking the importance of proofreading for errors.
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