Ask the Experts, Foundations, Grant Writing, Tips
Grant systems are not about staying organized for the sake of staying organized. They are what help you sustain your successful grants strategy over time. Without simple, easy-to-maintain systems, grant work can quickly slip into a chaotic and overwhelming state....
Ask the Experts, Foundations, Grant Writing, Tips
Researching and creating a short, focused list of well-aligned foundation donors for your small nonprofit is a huge and necessary step forward in securing grants. Having a roadmap to follow and then finding the time to generate a meaningful list of foundation funders...
Ask the Experts, Foundations, Grant Writing, Tips
If you’re running a small nonprofit and are pursuing grants, you’ve probably heard some version of this advice: “Just get into a grants database, find a list of funders, and start applying!” That approach was never especially effective, and it’s becoming less viable...
Foundations, Grant Budgets, Grant Writing, Tips
If you’re a small nonprofit just starting to pursue grants, there’s often an expectation that grants should start bringing in money quickly. After all the work you put in to get “grant-ready” – securing your 501(c)(3) status, getting a Board-approved budget, and...
Foundations, Grant Budgets, Grant Writing, Tips
If you run a small nonprofit and grants are even somewhat on your radar, you’ve probably been told some version of this: “There’s a ton of grant funding out there!” “You just need to submit as many applications as you can.” “Have you looked at a grants database?” ...
