Drafting a Bulletproof LOI
Having trouble approaching that blank page? Whether you’re brand new or stuck in a rut we can give you the push start you need to bulletproof your LOI.
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Grant Writing in Uncertainty — Planning for Success through Crisis
Times are trying for nonprofit organizations throughout the world. As we all scramble to adjust to the “new normal” make sure your fundraising plan is ready to conquer all unforeseen obstacles.
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Grant Writing: What\’s typical anyway?
I was recently working with a client who had a newly formed nonprofit. She started the session by asking “How much money will I have to invest in grant writing before I start seeing returns?” For a new nonprofit, I began to explain, it’s going to be really hard to count on grant funding to…
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Let\’s talk Data
It’s no secret, I love data. If you’ve worked with me, you probably have a detailed spreadsheet tracking your win rate and award rates for grants new and familiar; you likely have a stock pile of data points you don’t know what to do with. For me, this information is like a soft feather pillow…
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Nonprofit Spotlight: I Support The Girls
I Support the Girls is a DC-based nonprofit that serves women and girls who lack easy access to bras, maxipads, and tampons. We heard from Founder Dana Marlowe about the work they do.
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Reflect & Reset
Welcome to 2026! Okay, that was weird right? As if everything wasn’t enough already, we had to have an incursion with Venezuela?
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The System is Stronger than your Desire for the Result
I’ve recently been recalling an old classmate who used to carry a ziplock of salt in his pocket. Throughout the day, he’d put his hand in his pocket, feel the baggie, taste a pinch of salt, and the salt would remind him that he was thirsty. I had the same questions that you’re having, but…
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We Need to Fund Indigenous Leaders and the Time is Now
Our work to combat climate change cannot stop at reusable bags. The best investment for the future of the planet is to support and cultivate Indigenous knowledge and promote Native leadership.
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Grant Organization – Staying on Top of Opportunities and Deadlines
Tips and tricks for staying sane while juggling deadlines, opportunities, and reports.
