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, 20265 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

Not All Grants Are Worth the Trouble: How to Spot a Time-Suck in Disguise

Not All Grants Are Worth the Trouble: How to Spot a Time-Suck in Disguise

December is a magical time—lights twinkle, cookies abound, and grant professionals everywhere are... frantically reviewing new RFPs before year-end.
 Tis the Season to Say No (Strategically). But here... ...more

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November 26, 20253 min read

Grants Are a Team Sport: Why Your Development Staff Shouldn’t Go It Alone

Grants Are a Team Sport: Why Your Development Staff Shouldn’t Go It Alone

Let’s be honest: grants don’t write themselves—and they definitely don’t win themselves either. As we near the end of 2025, we’re taking a moment not only to reflect on what it takes to win at grants—... ...more

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November 03, 20254 min read

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