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Strategic Planning Process and the Product

by Funding For Good | Jul 8, 2019 | Strategic Planning

Whether you serve a nonprofit as a development director, executive director, board member, or staff… “strategic planning” has probably come up in your conversations. If you ask ten individuals this simple the question “What does strategic planning mean to you?” you...

How To Get Practice Writing Grants When It Isn’t Currently Your Job

by Funding For Good | Jan 30, 2019 | Development/Fundraising, Grant Writing

I received this question from a contact: “I wanted to see if you had any advice on how I can practice writing grants outside of my job?” It’s been a while since I was in that position, but I’ve been there. Where DOES a person go to practice writing grants? Ultimately...

Tips for Smooth Staff Transitions

by Funding For Good | Jun 27, 2018 | Leadership Development

In the business world, smooth staff transitions are expected. However, many nonprofits find themselves floundering during these processes for a variety of reasons: Whether we like it or not, smooth staff transitions are not always a reality. Most nonprofits are so...

Should You Start a Nonprofit?

by Funding For Good | May 30, 2018 | Leadership Development

Are you itching to start a nonprofit organization? What is your driving motivation to go the nonprofit route? I want to start a new nonprofit, so I can qualify for grants! I can’t do this on my own and need board members and staff to help me run things I have been...