by Lauren Brownstein | Mar 28, 2024 | Fundraising, grants, Nonprofit
The opportunity to apply for a big grant for your nonprofit organization can be more than just tempting… it can be positively mouth-watering. But just because that big juicy steak is on the menu, it doesn’t mean you should necessarily order it. How do you...
by Lauren Brownstein | Mar 7, 2024 | Fundraising, grants, Nonprofit, Philanthropy
I’ve completed hundreds of Prospect Research Reports, and probably reviewed thousands of foundation giving lists, over the 30+ years that I’ve been a fundraiser. When I started doing this work, most of the information was embedded in foundations’ IRS...
by Lauren Brownstein | Jan 25, 2024 | Inspiration, wellness
Boundaries Get a Bad Rap Boundaries get a bad rap. It’s true that boundaries create separation and limitation, but that’s not the full story. Boundaries can protect us and free us to let our guard down, experience flow, and think, work, and feel more deeply. ...
by Lauren Brownstein | Jan 2, 2024 | Inspiration, wellness
The Perils of Living in a Land of “Shoulds” I work in a coworking space. Sometimes, people talk quietly in the coworking space, which can be distracting when I’m trying to get work done; I usually just put in my earbuds, listen to “spa music,” and forge...
by Lauren Brownstein | Dec 5, 2023 | Fundraising, Inspiration, Nonprofit, Uncategorized, wellness
Introduction Whether it’s a declined grant application, a potential donor saying “no,” or a campaign that falls short of expectations, rejection is part of the fundraising process. It’s not easy to deal with it! Rejection can leave us feeling...