Foundations, Grant Budgets, Grant Writing, Tips
After over a decade of working with nonprofits of all sizes and mission areas, we’ve seen a clear pattern: organizations that commit to the hard work of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), are transparent about their challenges, and hold themselves accountable for...
Ask the Experts, Foundations, Grant Budgets, Grant Writing, Tips
It’s that most wonderful time of the year again – time to reflect on the insanity we all endured in 2025, and to look ahead to what might be possible in 2026. We’d like to take a moment to share with you some of our top grant writing reflections and predictions,...
Ask the Experts, Foundations, Grant Writing, Tips
After much painstaking effort, you finally managed to schedule a phone call with a foundation’s program officer. Perhaps you leveraged a warm introduction, your outreach finally paid off, or you followed up after you received a notice that your grant application was...
Ask the Experts, Foundations, Grant Writing, Tips
If you run a small nonprofit, it’s highly unlikely that you have days – or even hours – to dedicate to finding potential grants for your organization. And even if you do, you’ve probably asked yourself, “Where do I begin the research process? Do I need to...
Ask the Experts, Foundations, Grant Writing, Tips
We’ve all been there: a dedicated Board member, perhaps your boss, or even a friend or donor to your organization keeps filling your inbox with the latest “did you see this?” email about a new grant opportunity. I can recall from my years of working in nonprofits the...
