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


The Opportunity Cost of Not Partnering with a Grants Strategist and Writer

The Opportunity Cost of Not Partnering with a Grants Strategist and Writer

“If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional, wait until you hire an amateur.”
—Red Adair When it comes to nonprofit grant seeking, hindsight is often 20/20. You pass on investing in a grants s... ...more

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October 01, 20254 min read

Grant Writer vs. Grant Strategist: What’s the Difference—And Why It Matters

Grant Writer vs. Grant Strategist: What’s the Difference—And Why It Matters

When a nonprofit says, “We need a grant writer,” they’re often referring to someone who can produce polished, compelling proposals. But here’s the truth: great writing alone isn’t what wins funding. T... ...more

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September 01, 20254 min read

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