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...
Ask the Experts, Foundations, Grant Writing, Tips
I remember frantically calling my coworker two years ago when I first heard AI was coming to grant writing. I’m pretty sure I dramatically announced: “That’s it! We’ll be out of jobs in 6 months.” Fast forward two years later, and a host of AI tools promising to save...
Ask the Experts, Foundations, Grant Writing, Tips
Have you ever been working on a grant proposal and paused mid-sentence while describing the population you serve? You may have stopped and wondered, “Wait – Is that the right word to use?” You’re not alone. That brief pause is already a win, because it means...
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?” ...
