Foundation Funding Isn’t Frozen—But It Is Getting More Intentional

Foundation Funding Isn’t Frozen—But It Is Getting More Intentional

If May’s federal landscape felt like steering through choppy water, June’s foundation world feels more like sailing in a fog bank: calmer, yes, but still not a great time to throw away your compass. ...more

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June 01, 20268 min read

When the Rules Keep Moving: How Nonprofits Should Approach Federal Grants Right Now

When the Rules Keep Moving: How Nonprofits Should Approach Federal Grants Right Now

If the federal landscape feels noisier, slower, and harder to read than it used to, you are not imagining it. Recent disruptions, freezes, terminations, and political volatility have created real turb... ...more

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May 01, 20267 min read

April Fools! 5 Grant Strategies That Sound Smart But Are Costing You Funding

April Fools! 5 Grant Strategies That Sound Smart But Are Costing You Funding

April Fools’ isn’t the only trick—your grant strategy might be too. Discover 5 common mistakes that quietly cost nonprofits funding—and what to do instead to win smarter, not harder. ...more

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March 28, 20264 min read

Luck Is Not a Funding Strategy: How Nonprofits Actually Win Grants

Luck Is Not a Funding Strategy: How Nonprofits Actually Win Grants

Research from the Urban Institute shows that a relatively small percentage of nonprofits receive a disproportionately large share of grant funding because they have stronger infrastructure, clearer ou... ...more

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March 02, 20263 min read

Grants Are Not a Hail Mary: How to Set (and Hit) Realistic Funding Goals

Grants Are Not a Hail Mary: How to Set (and Hit) Realistic Funding Goals

It’s February. Footballs have flown, confetti has fallen, and everyone’s still buzzing about that last-minute Hail Mary pass. But let’s be real: that’s not how you want to approach your grants strateg... ...more

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February 02, 20263 min read

From Resolution Overload to Real Results: Trim the Grant Strategy Fat in 2026

From Resolution Overload to Real Results: Trim the Grant Strategy Fat in 2026

Ah, January. The time of year when gyms are packed, planners are pristine, and your inbox is overflowing with good intentions. We love a fresh start—but let’s be honest: most New Year’s resolutions fl... ...more

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January 01, 20263 min read

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