What Funders Are Looking for Right Now (Summer 2025 Trends in Grantmaking) As we enter the summer of 2025, many nonprofit leaders are shifting gears—balancing program delivery, vacation schedules, and fiscal year planning. But one thing that shouldn’t slow down is your grant strategy. Why? Because funders aren’t taking a break, and many are actively…
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How to Attract Corporate Sponsors: 7 Strategies Every Nonprofit Should Know Corporate sponsors offer more than just funding—they bring credibility, visibility, and partnerships that can support your mission long-term. With corporate giving expected to reach $21 billion in 2025 in the United States, an increase of 2.6%, and over 65% of Fortune 500 companies offering matching…
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Why June Is the Smartest Time to Launch Your Grant Strategy June might feel like a slower season for nonprofits—programs are running, schools are out, and vacations are on the horizon. But behind the scenes, funders are gearing up for one of the busiest periods of the grant calendar. Many major grant deadlines fall between…
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10 Fun and Creative Ways to Fundraise This Summer Summer is the perfect time to infuse energy, sunshine, and a little fun into your fundraising strategy! Whether you’re looking to engage your community, re-engage donors, or just try something new, these warm-weather fundraising ideas are affordable, easy to organize, and full of impact. Here are…
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3 Ways to Activate Your Board as Fundraising Ambassadors For many nonprofit leaders, getting their board involved in fundraising feels like pulling teeth. You’re not alone. In fact, one of the most common frustrations we hear is: “We have a great board, but they just aren’t helping with fundraising.” Here’s the truth: your board doesn’t…
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What Is Your Grant Success Rate? Understanding the Real Numbers Behind Grant Approvals As a grant writer, one of the most common questions I get asked during discovery calls is, “What is your success rate?” Honestly, I believe this is an unfair and often irrelevant question. When a nonprofit receives a grant, the credit should…
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The Importance of Diversifying Your Grant Strategy In today’s climate of uncertainty, having a diversified grant strategy isn’t just a best practice — it’s a necessity for nonprofit survival. With the current U.S. administration making sweeping changes that impact federal funding, diversity, and social service programs, many nonprofits are feeling an unprecedented level of anxiety…
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10 Grants for Women Entrepreneurs to Power Your Business Growth As a woman entrepreneur, you bring innovation, passion, and resilience to the business world — but accessing funding can sometimes feel like a major hurdle. The good news? There are incredible grant opportunities designed specifically to support women-owned businesses like yours. Whether you’re launching a…
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What Are You Missing Out On by Not Applying for Grants? As a woman-led business, you may be overlooking one of the most valuable resources available to help you scale and achieve your goals—grants. There’s a common misconception that grants are only for large organizations or that the process is too complicated and time-consuming. The…
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