Grants Advice
Beyond our consulting services, we are here to support nonprofit organizations who seek to advance their mission through grants. Here you will find knowledge, tips, and tools on winning grants that can help you meet the needs of your organization today and dream big for tomorrow.
2025 Year in Review: Grant Writing Reflections & Predictions
As a busy nonprofit leader, it can be hard to know how to make the most of your grant review time. We’re here to help you focus on what matters most.
Reviewing a Grant Before Submission: A Quick Guide for Busy Leaders
As a busy nonprofit leader, it can be hard to know how to make the most of your grant review time. We’re here to help you focus on what matters most.
How to Stand Out to Funders: Telling the Human Story Behind Your Data
While strong data and compelling descriptions are essential in setting your organization apart, what often moves funders is the human side of impact.
Mastering the Foundation Call: Strategies for Smart, Strategic Conversations
You finally have a call scheduled with that elusive foundation program officer. Now, make the most of it.
My #1 Research Hack for Small Nonprofits to Quickly & Effectively Find Grants
As a small nonprofit, you don’t need a list of hundreds of potential funders or grant opportunities – you just need a handful to focus on.
How to Confidently Say “No” to a Grant Opportunity
We all know the feeling that comes with receiving a “check out this grant – I think we should apply!” email. Here’s what to do.
Should I Become a Nonprofit? Three Pathways for Early Stage Charities
The process of becoming a nonprofit can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. Let’s walk you through your options as an early-stage charity.
It’s Not You, It’s Me: What to Do When Your Grant Application is Declined
We’re here to assure you that proposal rejection is a normal, and often strategic, part of the foundation fundraising journey.