The Complete Guide to Writing Grant Proposals for Nonprofits: Win More Grants - The No-Nonsense Guide to Writing Proposals That Get Funded
Most Grant Proposals Fail. Yours Won't.
If you've ever poured
hours into a grant proposal only to get the dreaded
rejection email, you know the pain. The wasted time. The confusion. The sinking feeling of,
"What did I do wrong?"I've been there. And I know this:
Grant writing isn't about luck-it's about strategy.I'm Dante Mercer, and after years of
winning millions in funding for nonprofits of all sizes, I've cracked the code. This book is not another boring, academic guide filled with fluff. It's a
battle-tested playbook designed to get you results.
Inside, you'll learn:
- The Funders' Playbook: How decision-makers actually judge proposals (and how to manipulate it to your advantage).
- The "Hell Yes" Formula: The exact structure that makes funders say yes-every time.
- Why Most Proposals Get Rejected: The biggest mistakes (that no one talks about) and how to avoid them.
- Real Grant-Winning Examples: See actual proposals that got funded, with breakdowns on why they worked.
- Templates That Save You Hours: Stop reinventing the wheel-copy what works.
Winning grants
shouldn't feel like gambling. It should feel
predictable, repeatable, and even easy.Whether you're an overwhelmed
first-time grant writer or a
seasoned nonprofit leader, this book will give you the edge you need to
win more funding, waste less time, and finally grow your organization. Stop guessing. Start winning.
