Ever wonder what a winning foundation proposal really looks like — not the textbook theory, but the real stuff that got the YES?
Most nonprofits spend hours guessing how to phrase “need statements,” “solutions,” “outcomes” — only to get ghosted by funders who say: “Nice idea — not a fit this year.”
Today, I’m opening my notebook to show you 3 real-world samples — simple, clear, practical — that pulled in $15K, $25K, and $50K from foundation funders.
Steal the lines that fit your mission, plug them in, and watch how much easier “writing the grant” gets.
Let’s break them down.