Standard Elements Required in Grant Proposals
A checklist of standard sections in any grant proposal, provided by the Kester Group, a consulting firm that assists grant seekers.
By The Kester Group
Contributor
3 Tips for Telling Stories That Move People to Action
Using data alone — or telling stories that focus just on an individual — can backfire. Here are better ways to frame a story that can change people’s minds.
By Paul VanDeCarr
Contributor
Terminating an Employee: Preparing for a Difficult Conversation
Make sure you are ready for the conversation -- from both legal and emotional perspectives.
By Pratichi Shah
Contributor
How Operation Smile Is Appealing to Spanish-Speaking Donors
The nonprofit offers a path for attracting first-time donors from a quickly growing segment of the population.
By Avi Wolfman-Arent
Contributor
Don’t Let Others Define Your Mission
Kohl Crecelius, co-founder of the nonprofit Krochet Kids International, has tips on saying no to donors and keeping your focus.
By Kohl Crecelius
Contributor
How I Caught the Fundraising Bug
A consultant and author recalls botching his first “ask” but then falling in love with his new career.
By Marc A. Pitman
Contributor
Terminating an Employee: A Checklist
What you need to do, step-by-step, from making the decision to communicating the news to the rest of the organization.
By Pratichi Shah
Contributor
The Power of Optimism in Grant Seeking
Mathilda Harris of the Grant Training Center says a writer’s optimism and enthusiasm can show through and make a good proposal stand out.
By Mathilda Harris
Contributor
7 Steps for Picking a New Donor Database
From determining your nonprofit’s needs to training staff, what you need to know about selecting new software — or staying with the database you already have.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
How to Build a Culture of Data at Your Organization: a Checklist
Provide the proper training and technology for your staff, and other advice.
By MAGGIE GRIEVE
Contributor