When it comes to volunteers, the first thing to realize is they are so excited about the organization that you both serve, they are willing to give you their time for free. It helps to consider them major donors to your non-profit mission because they are gifting you with their valuable time. (read more)
One comment I hear frequently is, “The process of grant writing seems so overwhelming! Where do I start?”. I love to help people organize and manage their grant writing and free up more time for other areas of their non-profits.
I want you to know there are a few strategies that you can employ to make grant writing easier. In my experience, the most important thing is to remember this process begins before you ever set text to computer screen. To do that, you just need to get organized and create a basic framework. (read more)
Why Grants Are Not an Emergency Funding Option
Every once in a while I receive a call from an organization needing help immediately. The caller wants to know if I can quickly write a grant for them to make up the difference for the rest of the year or for their scheduled project. Sometimes funds are needed because an organization is facing a budget shortfall as a result of increased expenditures or because donations have slowed down. (read more)
As a nonprofit consultant, I have worked with several clients to increase their social media presence. The key is really posting on a regular, consistent basis and interacting with followers while adhering to steady brand messaging. Know your audience, know your mission, and be able to pivot if something is not working out. There is no way to copy what another nonprofit does because the voice of each nonprofit is singular and unique. (read more)