by Jule' Colvin | Jul 14, 2021
The Old Days… In the old days (over thirty years ago) I wrote my first grant for a small nonprofit when the vital link between board giving and grant success was almost non-existent. It was a federal grant for $90,000 for a rural runaway youth shelter. There...
by Jule' Colvin | May 5, 2021
According to John Maxwell, author of over 70 leadership books, everything rises and falls on leadership. As the leader of your nonprofit, your leadership abilities are crucial for the welfare of your staff, volunteers, and the community you serve. It is imperative...
by Carla Wright | Mar 2, 2021
To quote my Aunt Babe (age 93), “It’s a poor dog that won’t wag its own tail.” This gives you permission to share positive observations about yourself. For nonprofits, not doing this could literally lead to being ‘poor’. Wagging your own tail starts...
by Kari Cronbaugh-Auld | Feb 17, 2021
Part II: Steps Toward a More Productive Year of Grant Seeking This article is a continuation of a blog we posted two weeks ago on efficient productivity in grant seeking. Here is a recap of the first five steps: 1) Manage your Energy, Not Your Time, 2) Be Your Own...
by Kari Cronbaugh-Auld MSW, GPC | Jan 29, 2021
Part 1: Steps 1-4 of 8 Steps Toward a More Productive Year of Grant Seeking Some of us are wired to organize and seek out efficient productivity. Some of us are not, but no judgment here! The good news is that regardless of how easy it is for you to stay organized and...
by Jule Colvin | Jan 11, 2021
The Heron A bike ride leads to an inspiring Heron rescue I did not expect to receive lessons in grant seeking while on holiday break this year with my husband. On New Year’s Eve, we ventured to a new bike trail….one of our favorite pastimes. We sort of stumbled upon...
