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Ten Steps to Overcome Nonprofit Founder’s Syndrome

by Funding For Good | Jun 24, 2023 | Leadership Development, Nonprofit Leadership Development

Founder’s syndrome is one of the thorniest—and most common—challenges in the nonprofit sector. If you’re in the nonprofit world, chances are you’ve been affected by founder’s syndrome, even if you didn’t know the name for it. From decision-making to making an...

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....

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...

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...