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How can you tell a compelling story in your grant proposal?

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Writing a grant proposal can be challenging, especially when you need to convince a funder that your project is worth supporting. One of the most effective ways to do that is to tell a compelling story that showcases your impact, relevance, and credibility. But how can you craft a story that captures the attention and interest of your potential donors? Here are some tips to help you tell a compelling story in your grant proposal.

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Ulrich Agbor, ACCA

A Grants Coordinator with a Financial Lens | ACCA | FMVA | CertDA | BSc Accounting |
Nishtha Gehija

Author, Ghostwriter of books for CXOs, CA turned full-time writer, Writer on career and life stories

1 Identify your audience

Before you start writing your story, you need to know who you are writing for. Who are the funders that you are targeting, and what are their goals, values, and priorities? What are they looking for in a grant proposal, and what are their criteria for evaluating it? How familiar are they with your field, your organization, and your project? Knowing your audience will help you tailor your story to their needs and expectations, and avoid jargon, assumptions, or irrelevant details.

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Ulrich Agbor, ACCA

A Grants Coordinator with a Financial Lens | ACCA | FMVA | CertDA | BSc Accounting |
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In my professional experience, donor mapping serves as a critical tool for delineating the goals, values, and priorities of funding entities. By understanding the contextual landscape in which an organization operates, we can discern whether a funder aligns with humanitarian or development objectives. This knowledge informs our storytelling approach. Once armed with this insight, we conduct an internal assessment of our organization's capabilities—both human and financial. We ensure that our program strategy and priorities harmonize seamlessly with the funder's vision. Armed with this comprehensive understanding, we adeptly tailor our proposal narrative to precisely meet the funder's specific needs and expectations.

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Farah Naz

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To effectively communicate the issue or need your project addresses, paint a vivid picture of the impact it will have, show how the idea came to be implemented, highlight the beneficiaries, and emphasize the significance of your work in a clear and compelling narrative that aligns with the grantor's mission and goals, you can tell a compelling story in your grant proposal.

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mustwatchstudios Gnanasekar.subramani

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Telling story is the feeling of the characters and expressing everything from its point of view. Making the listener to see visuals in front of his eyes and feel the characters in mind..he should never feel that he is listening....

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2 Define your problem

The next step is to define the problem that your project aims to solve, and why it matters. What is the gap, need, or challenge that you have identified, and how does it affect your beneficiaries, your community, or your field? How big, urgent, and important is the problem, and what are the consequences of not addressing it? How does the problem align with the funder's mission, vision, and interests? Defining your problem will help you establish the context and the significance of your story, and create a sense of urgency and empathy.

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3 Present your solution

After defining your problem, you need to present your solution, and how it will address the problem effectively and efficiently. What is your project, and what are its goals, objectives, and activities? How will your project make a difference, and what are the expected outcomes and impacts? How will you measure and evaluate your progress and success? How is your solution innovative, feasible, and sustainable? Presenting your solution will help you demonstrate your value proposition and your competitive advantage.

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To tell my compelling story in a grant proposal, i will focus on clearly articulating the problem or need that my project aims to address. It's important to provide a strong narrative that highlights the impact and outcomes of my proposed project. I will make my story more compelling by incorporating real-life examples, testimonials, and data to support my claims. Additionally, using a persuasive and engaging writing style, along with visuals such as charts or graphs, can help capture the attention of the grant reviewers and make my proposal stand out.

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4 Highlight your credibility

Another key element of your story is your credibility, which shows why you are the best fit for the project and the grant. What is your organization, and what is its history, mission, and vision? What are your qualifications, expertise, and experience in the field and in the problem area? What are your achievements, awards, or recognitions? Who are your partners, collaborators, or supporters, and how do they enhance your capacity and legitimacy? Highlighting your credibility will help you build trust and confidence with your funders.

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5 Share your passion

Finally, you need to share your passion, which shows why you care about the problem and the solution, and why you are motivated to pursue the project and the grant. What is your story, and how did you get involved in the field and in the project? What are your values, beliefs, and aspirations that drive your work? What are the challenges, risks, or opportunities that you face or anticipate? How do you overcome them or leverage them? Sharing your passion will help you connect with your funders on an emotional level and inspire them to support you.

By following these tips, you can tell a compelling story in your grant proposal that will capture the attention and interest of your potential donors, and persuade them to invest in your project and your organization.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Nishtha Gehija

Author, Ghostwriter of books for CXOs, CA turned full-time writer, Writer on career and life stories
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Write a story from a personal narrative. Or the one that touched you. Or the one that you cannot stop thinking about. A story, if it resonates with you or is the one you keep telling yourself over and over again, is the story that will keep you resonating with your audience.

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