#555 Are you tracking the right things?
Most organizations track activity. But funders are looking for outcomes — and increasingly, they’re…
#554 Do you need better grant writing or better framing?
Many proposals don’t fail because they’re poorly written. They fail because they’re poorly framed….
#553 The grant “capacity stretch” warning
Some grants look exciting because they push your organization forward. Others quietly stretch you…
#552 Your LOI does more work than you think
Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) are often treated like a quick step. Short. Simple. Lower…
#551 Are you applying too late or too early in the funder’s cycle
You can submit a strong proposal…and still be too late. Not because you missed…
#550 Stop recycling last year’s proposal
It’s tempting to start with last year’s proposal. Copy, paste, tweak, submit. It…
#549 When sponsors and grants come together, strong events emerge
When nonprofits plan events, the funding strategy often leans heavily towards sponsorships. And then…
#548 Too many reviews can weaken your grant proposal
It sounds like a good idea: “Let’s have a few more people review this before…
#547 The “almost ready” trap to avoid
There’s a stage many organizations get stuck in: Almost ready. The program is mostly defined…