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How to Read and Analyze a Foundation's Form 990 to Win More Grants
Funding Landscape 4 min read min read
How to Read and Analyze a Foundation's Form 990 to Win More Grants

The Form 990 is a goldmine of strategic intelligence about potential funders. Most non-profits never look at one.

Apr 17, 2020 Read More
How to Build a Grant Writing Team in Your Non-profit
Grant Writing 4 min read min read
How to Build a Grant Writing Team in Your Non-profit

Solo grant writing is unsustainable. Here's how to build a team that produces winning proposals consistently.

Apr 04, 2020 Read More
Training Your Non-profit Staff to Recognize and Prevent Grant Fraud
Fraud & Scam Protection 4 min read min read
Training Your Non-profit Staff to Recognize and Prevent Grant Fraud

Your team is your first line of defense — but only if they know what to look for. Here's your complete training guide.

Mar 11, 2020 Read More
How to Write Your Non-profit's First Case for Support
Getting Started 4 min read min read
How to Write Your Non-profit's First Case for Support

Your case for support is the foundation of every funding conversation. Here's how to develop one that resonates.

Mar 02, 2020 Read More
Grants for Vocational Training and Skills Development Programs
Sector Funding Guides 4 min read min read
Grants for Vocational Training and Skills Development Programs

Skills development funders want evidence of labor market connection. Here is how to build a winning proposal.

Feb 18, 2020 Read More
How to Write a Non-profit Annual Report That Opens Funding Doors
Getting Started 4 min read min read
How to Write a Non-profit Annual Report That Opens Funding Doors

Your annual report is your most powerful passive fundraising tool. Here's how to make it work harder for you.

Feb 13, 2020 Read More
Accessing Mental Health Program Funding for Non-profits
Sector Funding Guides 4 min read min read
Accessing Mental Health Program Funding for Non-profits

Mental health funding is growing rapidly. Here is how Non-profits position themselves to access it.

Feb 03, 2020 Read More
The Most Common Grant Scams Targeting Non-profits Right Now
Fraud & Scam Protection 4 min read min read
The Most Common Grant Scams Targeting Non-profits Right Now

Fraudsters continuously evolve their tactics. Here's a detailed breakdown of the most active scam patterns targeting non-profits t...

Jan 29, 2020 Read More
The 7 Questions Every Non-profit Must Answer Before Pursuing Grant Funding
Getting Started 4 min read min read
The 7 Questions Every Non-profit Must Answer Before Pursuing Grant Funding

Chasing grants before your organization is ready wastes time and damages relationships with funders. Answer these questions first.

Jan 24, 2020 Read More
Using Data and Evidence to Make Your Non-profit More Fundable
Organizational Strategy 4 min read min read
Using Data and Evidence to Make Your Non-profit More Fundable

Evidence-based organizations consistently attract more funding. Here's how to build your evidence culture from the ground up.

Jan 09, 2020 Read More
How to Choose the Right Legal Structure for Your Non-profit
Getting Started 4 min read min read
How to Choose the Right Legal Structure for Your Non-profit

The legal structure you choose at founding shapes everything from governance to tax status. Get it right from the start.

Dec 23, 2019 Read More
How to Write a Grant Sustainability Plan That Convinces Funders
Grant Writing 4 min read min read
How to Write a Grant Sustainability Plan That Convinces Funders

Every funder wants to know: what happens after the grant ends? Here's how to answer that question compellingly.

Dec 12, 2019 Read More