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Why Evidence Matters in Grant Writing — this lesson from Module 5: Telling Your Story with Data & Evidence will completely transform the way you write funding proposals.

Presented by: Oluwole Omojofodun
Course: Grant Writing for Beginners
Brought to you by: GrantsDatabase.org

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Lesson:
✅ Why funders care about data and proof — and how evidence builds trust and credibility.
✅ How to turn vague claims into powerful facts that catch funders’ attention.
✅ Real-world examples from Malala Fund, Solar Sister, and Charity: Water showing how storytelling + statistics win grants.
✅ Common mistakes beginners make with data (like being vague or using outdated stats).
✅ A practical rewrite exercise to strengthen your proposal writing immediately.

Key Takeaways:
Funders don’t just want passion — they want proof.
Evidence shows the problem is real, reduces funders’ risk, and proves your solution works.
Stories make people care. Data makes them believe.

📌 Watch next:
👉 Types of Data to Use in Proposals — Lesson 2 of Module 5

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