Several years ago, I started a job as a grant writer on a development team for a large nonprofit in North Carolina. Grants management was new to me even though I had worked in and around nonprofits for years. While I’d responded to RFP’s and RFI’s (requests for...
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How Your Board Contributes to the Grant Winning Process
If your organization is established enough to invest in a qualified grant writer, then “Kudos” to you. If you are hoping to hire a grant writer as a last “Hail Mary” for your floundering organization, then today’s topic is for you.
Grants Educating Your Organization
Ah, yes, grants. The saving grace of the perpetually underfunded nonprofit organization!
The Skinny on a Matching Grant
Let’s look at the ins and outs of a classic matching grant.
Beyond the Warm, Fuzzy Feeling of Philanthropy
In this episode, her dynamic teaching style brings so much infectious enthusiasm to the discussion that every listener will feel empowered to go out and find a grant for their program – even if they never considered it before.
5 Things to Know About Prospective and Current Donors
“Fundraising” can be a daunting task for both new and experienced development professional because “one size truly does not fit all.”
Proactive vs. Reactive Program Designs
Are you ready to launch a new program or make some changes to an existing program? Before you get started, it is important to ask, “What is prompting me, or forcing me, to define our program now?”
Where To Start On The Grant Writing Journey
Regardless of where you are beginning, grant writing is a journey on all fronts.
Developing Your Development Director
If there is one thing that can be universally agreed upon by nonprofit organizations, it would be this: raising money is hard.
Learning from our Video Blogs on YouTube
Oasis Adult Education opportunities features a series of three conversations on May 1, 8, & 15 from 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. in Grace Fellowship Hall.
Overhead Rates: A Word From Nonprofits
Grant applications often include the question, “What is your overhead rate?”
Donor Relations 101 – What I Learned
There are many aspects of fundraising, but at the very core of any development strategy is donor relations.
The Nitty Gritty of Effective Volunteer Management
Now it is time to get down to the nitty and gritty components of effective volunteer management systems.
Executive Summaries – Say it Without Saying Too Much
The BEST Executive Summaries allow you to “hook” a prospective community partner, stakeholder, or donor so that they say, “Tell me more!”
Donor Relations that Create Donor Retention
In order for any organization or project to be truly successful, it is critical to have buy-in from the community.
Key Aspects of Leading a Strong Development Team
As a coach, I often see the results of Executive Directors with little to no development experience who are supervising development staff.
Top 5 Reasons for Tracking Volunteer Hours
It’s easy to understand why program managers or even your board might balk at the thought of tracking volunteer hours.
Responsibly Portraying Sustainability Beyond the Grant
[Sustainability] – the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level. Let’s talk about it in relation to your organization.
How To Get Practice Writing Grants When It Isn’t Currently Your Job
A few questions you will want to consider before presenting yourself to write grants ‘for practice.’
Sponsor or Partner? Giving the Relationship a Label
You have heard it a million times. “It’s all about relationship building!”
A Beginner’s Guide to the Mail Appeal
So, here are the top 5 things I’ve learned and would encourage you to consider if you are new to direct mail.