Ask the Experts, Foundations, Grant Budgets, Grant Writing, Tips
When you start working with an outside grant writer, you’ll be regularly asked to review and sign off on grant proposals prior to submission. As a busy nonprofit leader, it can be difficult to know how to make the most efficient use of your review time, especially...
Ask the Experts, Foundations, Grant Writing, Tips
Competition for foundation funding these days is fierce and growing. Standing out in a crowded field is increasingly difficult for many nonprofits, especially when competing with organizations that have similar services or missions. While strong data and compelling...
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...
Ask the Experts, Foundations, Grant Writing, Tips
When small mission-oriented organizations are just getting up and running, there can be a lot of confusion around becoming a “nonprofit.” In those first months and years of operation, many organizations with charitable intentions find themselves stuck in an identity...
