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When to Just Say “No” to a Grant Opportunity

When to Just Say “No” to a Grant Opportunity

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 know when to say “no”?

My 2024 word of the year: ACCEPT

My 2024 word of the year: ACCEPT

My 2024 word of the year is: ACCEPT. I will try to spend less time focused on “shoulds” and more time accepting what is, with grace, and moving forward with greater ease.

Coping with Rejection in Fundraising

Coping with Rejection in Fundraising

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! But, rejection can open doors to learning about yourself, leveling up your skills, and creating healthy boundaries between you and your work.

Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.