#481 It’s not simply filling out forms
One of the most persistent misconceptions in our field is this: “Winning grants is…
#480 “I got my 501(c)(3) yesterday. How do I apply for grants?”
I recently saw a Facebook post that said: “I got my 501(c)(3) letter yesterday….
#479 When grants aren’t the right strategy
A few months ago, I was approached by a nonprofit organization. They wanted a…
#478 Where is your grant time actually going?
Most grant professionals feel busy. But busy doesn’t always mean strategic. It is…
#477 Did your Q1 grant strategy go as planned?
If the first quarter of 2026 didn’t bring in the awards you hoped for, take…
#476 The multi-step grant reality
Multi-step grant processes aren’t new. But they do seem to be changing. It…
#475 The grant metrics that impress (and ones that don’t)
It’s tempting to lead with large numbers. “10,000 individuals served.” “500% growth.” “Thousands reached.”…
#474 The “too small to apply” assumption
“I don’t think we’re big enough for that funder.” It’s a common assumption —…
#473 How to cold email a foundation in the absence of an application
Last year, I sent a cold email to a large funder. The funder replied and…