The One Factor that Determines Your Grant Writing Success
Can you guess the #1 question I hear when talking to people who have just started their own nonprofits? In one form or another it’s a question about how to secure a grant for the new organization. Now, can you guess the #1 thing you should NOT do right after your start your nonprofit? Hopefully you guessed it: going after a grant. Please do not jump head first into grant writing in your first year. I’m sorry to say it, but it’ll be a waste of time.
Don't Listen to the Naysayers, Start Your Nonprofit Today
I'm going to apologize in advance for this rant, but this post is to encourage YOU, the "small guy" whose dream is to start a nonprofit. A couple weeks ago, I stumbled upon a Facebook post that got me fired up.
How to know you’re ready for a grant
Grant writing can be a mystery that frightens and intimidates the best of us. Nonprofits new to grant writing may jump in head first without understanding the nuances of winning grants.
What I Hate About Nonprofits: Things You Should Know Before You Start Your Own Nonprofit
I’ve often wondered if it takes a special kind of person to start a nonprofit. It certainly appears so. It takes a special person to have the boldness and fortitude to stare a social issue in the face and tackle it piece by piece. It takes a certain rawness and grit to work from the ground up, create a collective movement around an issue, and execute a vision.
Blogging for Your Nonprofit + 50 ideas for blog posts you can write today!
When you’re starting your nonprofit, there are some non-negotiables. You have to have a clear vision and mission. You must have an active and supportive Board of Directors. You better be ready to start aggressively fundraising. You must have a blog. Yes, you must have a blog. I’m not talking about random blog posts with mundane updates about your programs. I’m talking about a consistent blogging schedule where you’re regularly sharing relevant and timely information, and creating a dialogue around the issues that your organization cares about the most.