The Women's Liberation Movement of the 1960s and 70s ushered in a new era for women in the workforce. Prior to this, certain segments of women virtually abandoned the workforce after marriage as culture dictated that a woman’s primary role...
In addition to presenting a well-planned out program plan and demonstrating organizational capacity, grant writers can increase their odds of securing grant funding by describing their programming and target population with words and phrases that convey respect and sensitivity.
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By Alisha Verly-Jensen Being a grant writing consultant often feels like multiple jobs rolled into one. In the course of a day, a grant writer may act as a project manager, data analyst, and nonprofit program developer in addition to...
Today we’re shining a spotlight on Bo’s Heavenly Clubhouse, a child loss support nonprofit that helps grieving families. We’re deeply inspired by their mission, the community they serve, strategies they’ve used for success, and what inspires them to do the...
By Alisha Verly-Jensen and Krista Kurlinkus Nonprofits at all stages of development can benefit from working with a professional grant writer. Organizations seeking grant funding for the first time can turn to a grant writer to review their grant readiness...
Have you ever wondered how some nonprofits (and other grant-eligible organizations) are awarded so many grants?
You know EXACTLY who I'm talking about...
They're bringing in dozens of grants every year and always seem to be finding new grants to apply for....
By Krista Kurlinkus and Alisha Verly-Jensen The U.S. government is one of the largest grantmakers in the country. Every year, various government agencies release billions of dollars in funding for nonprofits, public school systems, medical centers, universities, and other civic...
We’re nearly one year into this pandemic, and many nonprofits are either just now finding their footing with new program designs, new funding sources, or other major accommodations to the new needs and restrictions we’re facing. . . OR they’re...
It’s that time again—time to participate in this year’s 60-Second Pitch Contest! I’m super excited because the contest is not only a valuable learning experience about communicating succinctly and clearly, but it’s also an opportunity for one of you to...
Instead of teaching you how to do some new grant-related task today, I want to help you get a handle on what you already have to do. I’ve always been pretty good with time management, but having an infant, a...