#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…
#546 Where grant professionals go to learn (and connect)
If you’re trying to grow as a grant professional, where you spend time matters. …
#545 Deadlines are always earlier than you think
Here’s something that catches teams off guard every year: By the time you see the…
#544 Capacity is the real grant success constraint
When a grant doesn’t move forward, it’s easy to assume: “The idea wasn’t strong enough.”…
#543 Not every grant “Yes” in a win
Winning a grant feels like a clear success. But not every “yes” is a…
#542 What size grant award should you ask for? (Start with your budget)
One of the most common questions in grant work: “How much should we request?” …
