Atma Webinar: Behind-the-Scenes of Grant Writing
Learning Objectives
Understand the full workflow of proposal writing—from prep to submission.
(Not just what goes in a proposal, but how to gather, coordinate, and get it done—without losing your mind (or your team).)Learn how to tailor proposals to different funders through simple research steps.
(From funder research tips to writing tone, we’ll cover how to stop sounding generic and start sounding like a great fit.)Write stories that feel honest, compelling, and respectful—not exploitative.
(You’ll learn how to balance dignity and urgency in storytelling, and how to avoid the usual proposal clichés.)Navigate tech and admin mess like deadlines, portals, and version control.
(Deadlines, portals, budgets, version control… we’ll share tricks to keep calm and submit on time.)
Key takeaways
Delve into the practicalities of proposal writing:
Getting content from teams that ‘don’t have time’
Writing without sounding like a thousand other teams
Avoiding last-minute madness, or tech disasters
And actually making funders want to keep reading.
You'll leave with a:
Funder customizable database building template
Proposal submission planning calendar
Proposal Input Template for teams contributing to a grant proposal
Nalanda Joglekar, Grant Writer and Educator
Nalanda is a nonprofit-focused writer who specialises in funder research, proposal and grant application development, and the creation of concept notes, compliance reports, brochures, annual reports, and cover letters.
She is the creator of Grant Writing Essentials, an online course designed to equip writers and fundraisers with immediately actionable skills from a practitioner’s perspective. Through her Grant Proposal Writing Workshops, she works with nonprofit teams to help them raise funds effectively and affordably.
Beyond the desk, Nalanda teaches wilderness safety and works to make outdoor adventures accessible to all.