by Lauren Brownstein | Oct 16, 2019 | donation, Fundraising, grants, Nonprofit
Big things can (eventually) come in small packages Over the years, I have worked with many nonprofits that believe it’s not worth it to pursue smaller grants. They only want to go after the big grants (and big is a different number for every organization –...
by Lauren Brownstein | Oct 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
In Work and Life, Choosing a Different Thought September 2019 may forever be known to me as The Month of Stuff Going Off the Rails. First, there was the plumbing. No, not just one visit from my (wonderful) plumber – THREE visits. Two bathroom sink issues, and a...
by Lauren Brownstein | Sep 4, 2019 | Fundraising, Nonprofit
Grant Proposal: Ready! Set! Go? Writing the grant proposal… Submitting the proposal… Carrying out the program… Reporting on the results… Here are some tips to help you figure out if your nonprofit organization is grant proposal ready. There are...
by Lauren Brownstein | Aug 4, 2019 | Fundraising, Nonprofit, Writing
Picture this: You’re meeting with a potential donor (It could be an individual donor, or it could be a foundation representative.). The meeting is going GREAT. You understand each other. Your organization’s work is in alignment with the potential...
by Lauren Brownstein | Jul 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Who really knows what is best for the people your nonprofit serves? OK, y’all. Get ready for a great story from a nonprofit, and an ugly cry: I recently listened to an episode of NPR’s Ted Radio Hour podcast called “How We Love.” It’s a...
