by Lauren Brownstein | May 7, 2024 | Fundraising, grants, Nonprofit
No matter what size nonprofit I consult with, no one ever seems to have enough fundraising staff to pursue all of the opportunities that are out there. From email campaigns to fundraising events, from grant opportunities to individual major gifts to monthly...
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 | Aug 3, 2023 | Fundraising, grants
I’ve been working in the nonprofit sector (eek!) for nearly 30 years; writing grant proposals and creating foundation relations strategies for nearly as long. I’ve crafted proposals that have brought in six- and seven-figure gifts. I’ve crafted proposals that have...
by Lauren Brownstein | Sep 21, 2022 | Writing
Something extraordinary happened: my teenage daughter told me I had a great idea. (OK, I exaggerate, but only slightly!) My daughter is a senior in high school and in the midst of the college application process. Her Common Application essay is tremendous. Truly...
by Lauren Brownstein | Sep 9, 2021 | grants, Nonprofit, Writing
The process of writing grant proposals, fundraising letters, case statements, or other documents that describe your nonprofit can be about so much more than fundraising. Finding the right words to say what you do, how you do it, and why it matters will help your...
