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Determining if Your Organization is Grant Proposal Ready
Just because you CAN pursue a grant proposal, that doesn’t mean you SHOULD pursue it. How do you know if your organization is grant proposal ready? And if it’s not ready, what can you do about it?
Ready to Respond: Why Your Organization Needs a Stock Grant Proposal
A stock grant proposal is a resource that every organization should have in its back pocket. It should be ready to go when you need it.
A Father-Daughter Dance, In Jail: On Trusting the Wisdom of the People You Serve
A father-daughter dance in jail, and a lesson on trusting the wisdom of the people your nonprofit serves. Ask them what they need, and really listen.
Fundraising and Management Lessons from the #1 Song in the World
What can the evolution of the #1 song in the world teach you about management and fundraising? Consistency is key, pivot when necessary, and more.
When a Board Member Simply Will NOT Ask for Donations
What can you do when a board member simply will ask for donations for your nonprofit? Start by looking within, and then find other ways for them to bolster the organization’s bottom line.
Adversity, Creativity, and Extraordinary Results
Some of our greatest results come when we have to draw on our creativity and talents while releasing expectations.
Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
