Development/Fundraising Archives

Grant Readiness Checklist

by Funding For Good | Jun 6, 2023 | Development/Fundraising, Grant Research, Grant Writing

Learn how a grant readiness assessment or checklist can make grant fundraising easier—and more successful! Every nonprofit client we’ve worked with wants to secure more grant funding. This is for good reason! Grants play a vital role in nonprofit fundraising....

A Career In Development – 10 Things to Know

by Funding For Good | Jun 6, 2023 | Development/Fundraising

Nonprofit development work can be incredibly satisfying. You’re raising funds for important causes—and honing a diverse and valuable set of skills. Plus, experienced development professionals are always in demand. In many ways, development staff are the backbone of...

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,...

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...

Consistency is the Key to a Strong Donor Communications Strategy

by Funding For Good | Dec 23, 2022 | Development/Fundraising

With today’s 24-hour news cycle and stream of social media, many of us have become accustomed to preferring the new and exciting over the stable and consistent. But when it comes to your donor communications strategy, consistency is key. Erratic Communication...

Fundraising and Strategic Planning – A Perfect Match

by Funding For Good | Dec 19, 2022 | Development/Fundraising

Who can resist clicking on a headline about how to create the perfect morning routine? We here at Funding for Good certainly can’t. When we checked out the latest advice, we weren’t at all surprised to see another plug for morning meditation. But with our nonprofit...