Grants are a crucial source of funding for nonprofit organizations, providing support for projects, programs, and initiatives. As such, having a strong grant strategy is essential to secure funding and achieve the organization’s mission. In this blog post, we will provide tips and best practices for creating a grant strategy for the coming year. Creating […]

Building a diverse and capable board is essential for the success of any nonprofit organization. When recruiting new board members, it is crucial to consider various factors to ensure representation and expertise within your community. In this blog post, we will explore the key considerations when recruiting board members and provide a practical guide to

Nonprofit organizations rely on successful program design to achieve the goals of their mission statements. Creating a program from scratch can be challenging, as it requires thoughtful planning and careful attention to detail. In this blog post, we will provide tips and best practices for designing a successful program or project for a nonprofit. Designing

A press release is an essential tool for any organization or business looking to share news and updates with the media and public. It is a concise, informative, and well-structured document that aims to garner media attention and coverage. In this column, we will provide guidelines on writing an effective press release and a press

Your Letter of Intent (LOI) is the crucial first formal contact you have with a foundation or donor. It offers you the opportunity to make a lasting impression, pique their interest, and stand out from the competition. In this blog post, we’ll share some tips to help you craft a standout LOI that leaves the

Year-end reports are more than just a summary of your organization’s accomplishments in a given year. They serve as a powerful tool for marketing, fundraising, increasing awareness, and leveraging donations. While it’s important to capture all the relevant information, annual reports do not have to be lengthy or wordy. In this blog, we will explore

For the past two weeks, I have been sharing resources I previously shared on social media. As it has been several years since I share these, I have decided to update and share these resources here. I hope you enjoy. This series will continue for several weeks. Please let me know if you have any

When recruiting new board members, it is very important to make sure you have all aspects of your community represented. We recommend a board of 8 to 10 active members, serving 2 consecutive 3 year terms, with the option of rolling on to the Advisory Council at the end of their second term. What to

For the better part of this year, I have been rewriting past blogs to make them relevant to the world today. I thought that keeping with this vein of thought, I would rewrite several resources I wrote during the early days of the 2020 lock down. I hope you enjoy. Donors are the people who

If I were to make a general statement, I would say most professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners focus on celebrating the large milestones, the 500th customer served, the 10th anniversary. We become so focused on these milestones we overlook the small victories, the daily victories which ensure we are successful and meet our milestones. Confession,