Ask the Experts, Foundations, Grant Writing, Peer-to-Peer Learning, Tips
In our two recent posts with industry expert, Allison Bauer, we covered philanthropy trends and the power of nonprofit data before diving right into the do’s and don’ts of grant applications. In our final post, we’ve saved the best for last as Allison discusses how we...
Ask the Experts, Foundations, Grant Writing, Peer-to-Peer Learning, Tips
In our most recent post we sat down with industry expert, Allison Bauer, to discuss emerging trends in philanthropy and the power of nonprofit data. In Part 2 of our interview below, we dive straight into the do’s and don’t’s of grant applications and discuss how you...
Ask the Experts, Foundations, Grant Writing, Peer-to-Peer Learning, Tips
This week I sat down with nonprofit leader, academic, and public policy guru, Allison Bauer, to discuss the do’s and don’ts of making your case for foundation support, broader trends in philanthropy, the importance of nonprofit data, and her latest role with the...
Foundations, Grant Budgets, Grant Writing, Tips
Budgets are undoubtedly one of the most confusing parts of the grants process. While funders tend to give relatively clear instructions on how to complete grant narratives, when it comes to budgets, nonprofit applicants are often left to their own devices. How do I...
Foundations, Grant Writing, Tips
When I was in college and had a big paper due, I would spend about three-quarters of my time in advance of the deadline “planning” for how to approach the paper, and only about one-quarter of my time actually writing it. In retrospect, the whole process was insane...
Foundations, Grant Writing, Tips
The process of grant writing can be an intimidating one. Whether you are an experienced nonprofit leader or a newly hired staffer, the prospect of sitting down to write a grant proposal may feel at times downright paralyzing. It’s easy to become overwhelmed by...
