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Seven Ways a Board Secretary Serves a Nonprofit

by Funding For Good | May 30, 2023 | Board Development

Of all the officer positions on the nonprofit board, the board secretary role is often the most misunderstood and under-appreciated. Most assume that the title “board secretary” is synonymous with “note-taker” and that the secretary’s duties...

How to Determine Grant Writing Fees

by Funding For Good | May 25, 2023 | Consulting

“How do grant writers get paid?” “How much should I charge for grant writing?” Questions around grant writing fees pop up a lot in the nonprofit world. Nonprofit organizations want to understand how much grant writers charge. Freelance grant writers and grant...

Simple Steps to Write an Executive Summary

by Funding For Good | May 22, 2023 | Development/Fundraising, Grant Research, Grant Writing

The executive summary is one of the most important parts of any grant proposal. Think of your executive summary like a movie trailer. The executive summary sets the tone for your proposal, previews your proposed impact, highlights your organization’s expertise,...

What Does High-Functioning Leadership Look Like?

by Funding For Good | May 19, 2023 | Board Development, Leadership Development, Nonprofit Capacity Building

Often the idea of becoming a great leader—or helping other team members become great leaders—can feel out of reach. We’re all busy running from one project to the next, from Zoom call to Zoom call. Who has time to set aside several whole days for off-site leadership...

How to Begin Developing a Statement of Need

by Funding For Good | May 3, 2023 | Development/Fundraising, Grant Writing

Nearly all grant applications require a statement of need. This is for good reason! A statement of need communicates key information to donors about your organization and its work. After reading your statement of need, donors should come away feeling certain that...