#531 When the funding doesn’t fit the mission
One of the fastest ways to create long-term problems in a nonprofit: Chasing funding…
#530 The opportunity cost no one talks about
Every grant you pursue has a cost. Not just time — but focus. …
#529 My process for tackling a government grant without getting overwhelmed
As I type this, I am patiently awaiting the publication of a government grant that…
#528 The myth of the “perfect grant proposal”
I was minding my business, aimlessly scrolling through my Facebook feed while waiting for my flight….
#527 The difference between busy and grant funded
Many grant teams are busy. Deadlines. Applications. Reports. But busy doesn’t always mean…
#526 Why grant funders say no (even to good work)
One of the most frustrating parts of grant writing: You can do everything right…
#525 The real reason grant proposals feel hard
If grant writing feels harder than it should, it’s usually not because of the writing….
#524 Funders are focusing on the quiet parts
There’s a tendency to think funders are looking for something flashy. They’re not. …
#523 The case for saying “No” to more grants
I woke up this morning to a flurry of emails and messages from various clients….
