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?” ...
Foundations, Grant Budgets, Grant Writing, Tips
When it comes to grants, many nonprofit leaders struggle with how to showcase and fundraise for one or two standout programs (the “stars” of their organization) while still meeting the revenue goals of their organization broadly. We know that foundations often prefer...
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...
Foundations, Grant Budgets, Grant Writing, Tips
Foundation grants are an important revenue stream for almost any successful, sustainable nonprofit. But what is less evident is what role foundation fundraising should play in a nonprofit’s overall revenue mix. Understanding what foundation grants can and can’t do for...
Foundations, Grant Writing, Tips
It’s here: the first month of your fiscal year! You just closed the books on last year, you’re waiting on the final numbers to see if you reached your fundraising goals, and you’re congratulating yourself and your team (as you should!) on all the grant proposals you...
