By Alisha Verly-Jensen Revising and editing is a major part of grant writing and cannot be rushed or minimized. Anything from missing the smallest detail to a glaring omission can invalidate a grant proposal. Consequently, grant revisions are far from...
By Alisha Verly-Jensen The nonprofit world consists of numerous dynamics between funders, stakeholders, administrators, and recipients. As with other institutions that have been developed and sustained under a racist and classist framework, grantmaking contains racial inequities and underrepresentation. In recent...
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...
By Alisha Verly-Jensen and Krista Kurlinkus If you ever needed evidence of the overemphasis our society places on productivity, look no further than the advice commonly dished out during the ongoing pandemic. Article after article advised us to learn a...
If you have a fledgling nonprofit, you might wonder how some nonprofits can learn about a grant the week before it’s due and still put together a successful application in time? You know EXACTLY who I’m talking about… They’re always...
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...