If you're starting or growing a Grants Program at a nonprofit, here are some basics to ensure you're managing your grants like the pros.

1. You need to have someone who 'owns' the grant process.

Have a specific person whose role is to manage every step of all grants from beginning to end and ensures every step is completed.

Don't let it be an afterthought.

Otherwise, it's easy to lose those important details, like grant deadlines, following up with the foundation, reaching out to program staff for details, etc.

2. Find someone who has experience in managing the grants process.

This could be someone who has managed a grants program before.

Or could be a grant consultant who understands what you need to build the program.

And a good one will make sure you're 'grant-ready' before they ever write a grant for you.

3. Before even sending a grant request, make sure you’re ready to send a final grant report.

Grants are more than just a single grant request or a quick grab for money.

You want to have your programs in place.

Make sure you're able to commit to the program or project outcomes you have in the grant request.

The last thing you want is to get to the final grant report deadline and not be able to report on what you've done.

4. Use grant management software like Grant Frog to ensure you’re tracking all grant deadlines and working together with your team.

Grants shouldn't be an afterthought. You're requesting funds from foundations and other funders who want to support your cause. Respect their gift and process and ensure you're accurately tracking your grant and grant report deadlines.

As an organization, grants can be a game-changer for your programs. Using Grant Frog ensures your grants program stays on track.

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