#445 The art of the character cut
There is a special kind of torture reserved for grant writers who have to fit…
#444 FREE Webinar: How to Build a Grant Calendar That Survives Funding Turbulence
If your grant calendar feels like it’s always one step behind, you’re not alone. Rising…
#443 What do funders mean when they ask about “capacity?”
When funders ask about organizational capacity, they’re rarely asking whether you’re busy or understaffed. …
#442 When strong programs are rejected because of financials
One of the most frustrating grant rejections is the one that has nothing to do…
#441 Why grant writing has evolved beyond writing
Over 20 years ago, when I wrote my very first grant, grant writing was framed…
#440 The “Sustainability Plan” Lie
Can we be honest about sustainability plans? If there is one section of a grant…
#439 “We’ll figure it out later” can cost you grants
One of the most frustrating things I hear as a grant writer is, “We’ll figure…
#438 How to protect your grant success amidst nonprofit employee turnover
If you’ve worked in or with nonprofits long enough, you know this reality all too…
#437 What grant writers wish program staff knew
As grant writers, we ultimately want the same thing as program staff: successful, well-funded programs….