Posts tagged with: nonprofit organizations

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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Lately, we’ve heard from some of our Grant Writing Made Easy students about their experiences giving presentations as part of the process for some grant competitions. Their success stories have been so inspiring to us, and they got us thinking...
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Research: it’s what every great grant proposal depends upon, but many grant writers feel like they could use some help with. Incorporating well-done research in your grant is an important step in persuading the grantmaker to fund your work.  Not...
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Good writing matters. That might seem like a no-brainer, but it’s an issue that just isn’t covered enough in most grant writing instruction. Don’t get me wrong: grantmakers typically won’t judge your proposal for writing quality and style the same...
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