“Grant Readiness” refers to how competitive a nonprofit organization is for grant awards as well as how ready they are to manage a grant award should they get one. It’s a really broad topic which touches on almost every aspect of nonprofit work in some way, shape, or fashion. And I’m constantly harping on…
Grant readiness is a topic that is near and dear to my heart. For any of you who haven’t heard the term before, “Grant Readiness” refers to a nonprofit’s readiness and competitiveness to win grant awards and their capacity to manage them if they do win them. When someone contacts me for the first…
On March 27th I had the pleasure of attending the 2019 ReWrite Conference in Lexington, Kentucky. The conference was presented by KY GPA (Grant Professionals Association) and the Kentucky Nonprofit Network and it was absolutely fabulous! For those of you who were unable to attend, I’ve put together some of my favorite takeaways from the…
If you have been a grant writer for any amount of time, then the prospect of joining a professional organization or maybe even pursuing professional credentials has probably crossed your mind. But like many, you may not know where to start, which organizations are worth checking out, and whether or not joining any of them…
Years ago, I realized that donations at my then-employer had been relatively stagnant for a few years. As a result, they weren’t coming close to their fundraising goals and cuts to my program were being discussed. Like anyone whose primary source of income is threatened, I panicked. I decided to take the initiative to find…
Aren’t startups amazing? They’re born of passion and energy and they’re scrappy in all the best ways. I love them and love working with them often. However, looking for ways to save money, get discounts, and still get the services they need is part of the startup territory, and it’s usually not easy. I’m regularly…