Your organization has outgrown its current headquarters. They have plans to build, buy, and/or renovate a bigger, better, newer building to house the agency. A few movers and shakers in the community have expressed interest … Read More
What’s “free” isn’t really “free”
Many professional associations and some fundraising consultancies have been offering free professional development during the current public health crisis. For that, we should all be grateful. There’s been a lot to learn about how to … Read More
Upcoming webinar
If you are a small non-profit, and you think that grants are all you need to fund your organization, then my upcoming webinar is not for you. What I can tell you is to look … Read More
In it for the long haul
The world as we know it has changed so dramatically, I hardly recognize it anymore. My skin crawls every time I walk into the grocery store. I cringe when I think about picking up the … Read More
Prospect research: the lynchpin of grantsmanship
Before you sit down to write the first line of a grant application, you need to know who your audience is. And you need to know that your audience shares your love, care, and dedication … Read More
Grants management: outsource, or in-house?
I was asked recently whether I would handle grants management as part of my functions as a grants consultant. I have always shied away from taking part in this (essential but distinct) aspect of grants … Read More
Firing on All Cylinders
If you’ve ever had the feeling when all the cylinders were firing, all the pieces were falling into place, and all the right people were JUST where you needed them to be RIGHT when you … Read More
Is the Grant Writer alone responsible for grants success?
I was asked recently what my success ratio is for winning grants. At the time I replied that it was difficult to lock down “for a number of reasons.” There’s a lot outside of a … Read More
The End of an Era… and the beginning of another
I have had the distinct pleasure of serving on the board of the Central Ohio chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) for eight years. I started out in a committee Chair role (Membership Committee), … Read More
Will I see you in DC?
I am part of a 3-person panel speaking at the Grant Professional Association National Conference. Look for us in DC on November 8! Our session, The Theory of Evolution: Planning for growth and sustainability in … Read More