Corporate sponsors and major donors are increasingly approaching philanthropy like an investment. They want to do good—but they also want to know that their dollars are being used effectively, efficiently, and in ways that align with their values and brand. To secure and sustain their support, nonprofits must do more than share stories. You must […]

Nonprofits are filled with stories—of transformation, courage, and impact. But today’s donors and funders don’t just want to feel inspired. They want to know their dollars are making a real, measurable difference. That’s where ROI storytelling comes in. ROI storytelling is the art of blending data (your return on investment) with emotionally resonant stories that

If you want to demonstrate a strong return on investment (ROI) for your nonprofit’s work, it’s not enough to measure results after a program ends. You need to build ROI thinking into your program design from day one. Why? Because when you start with ROI in mind, you’re not only better positioned to meet funder

For nonprofits, securing foundation support is only half the battle. The real challenge—and opportunity—lies in building trust and cultivating long-term partnerships by effectively reporting your impact. More and more, funders want to see a clear return on their investment (ROI), not just a list of activities or anecdotes. In today’s philanthropic landscape, reporting ROI isn’t

Nonprofits exist to make a difference. But making a difference isn’t enough anymore. Donors and foundations increasingly want to see and measure that difference. They want to understand the return on investment (ROI) of the dollars they contribute—not just emotionally, but in real, quantifiable terms. In this blog, we’ll explore what ROI means in the

Grant writing is both an art and a science—and one of the most overlooked skills in the craft is knowing how to customize your data for each funder. Too often, nonprofits use the same data points in every proposal. But here’s the truth: what resonates with one funder may fall flat with another. The strongest

Data is essential in grant writing—but data alone won’t win the grant. Numbers are powerful, but only when they’re connected to a meaningful story. If your proposal is packed with statistics but lacks emotional resonance, you may be missing a key opportunity to stand out. The most successful grant proposals strike a balance between quantitative

For many nonprofits, grant writing can feel overwhelming. You start with good intentions, but soon, you’re knee-deep in application questions, struggling to stay focused, and rewriting sections over and over. Before you know it, the deadline is looming, and your proposal still doesn’t feel as strong as it should. Sound familiar? If so, the problem

For many nonprofits, the grant writing process can feel overwhelming. With deadlines looming and multiple sections to complete, a common question arises: Should you start with the grant application or the executive summary? The answer? Start with the executive summary. While it may seem logical to tackle the application first, jumping straight into answering detailed

When it comes to writing a grant proposal, many nonprofits rush to fill out the application, believing that answering questions as they appear is the fastest way to complete the process. However, this approach often leads to disjointed messaging, redundant answers, and a lack of clarity—all of which can weaken your proposal. Instead, the most