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One of the biggest mistakes nonprofits make is treating grant applications as a one-time transactional moment. In reality, your application is just one piece of a much bigger story you should be telling funders over time.

AI won’t replace the expertise, strategy, or community wisdom that nonprofit leaders bring to the table, and that’s good news. Explore why human creativity and expertise matter more than ever and how to use AI as a supportive tool (not a substitute).

Building strong corporate partnerships is about more than securing one-time donations. Discover practical strategies for cultivating meaningful collaborations that benefit both your organization and your corporate partners.

Rising costs, market fluctuations, and a steady drumbeat of "cut back" headlines often push generosity further down the priority list. But here's the thing: major gifts are still being made — just with greater intention.

For many nonprofit leaders, program evaluation is a familiar requirement. Funders want to know how dollars were spent, boards want to see outcomes, and staff want to understand whether their work is making a difference. But when your organization runs wide-ranging programs—spanning multiple issue areas, audiences, or delivery models—assessing effectiveness can be complex.

Grant rejection can be particularly tough for BIPOC-led and grassroots organizations operating with limited resources. This blog provides a practical and affirming roadmap for what to do after a “no.” The blog covers how to process disappointment, seek feedback, update your grants tracker, revisit your funding pipeline, and iterate on proposals.

Summer is a crucial time for organizations to prepare for upcoming grant deadlines. Grant Writing Mistakes to Avoid This Summer highlights the most common pitfalls that can undermine even the most promising proposals.

Explore the unique challenges BIPOC leaders face and how systemic pressures and intersecting identities contribute to burnout. It reframes boundaries as essential leadership strategies and introduces healing justice as a framework for sustainable, resilient leadership.

You've got a powerful mission, strong outcomes, and a team that wears many hats, but your capacity is limited. And yet, the pressure to secure larger grants is real, especially as funders consolidate giving and look for scale.

A mid-year check-in doesn't need to be a heavy lift. With the right questions and a willingness to reflect, you can gain valuable clarity and momentum for the months ahead.

Summer often brings a natural lull in nonprofit engagement. Supporters are traveling, routines shift, and inboxes fill with out-of-office replies. But what if summer could be your secret weapon for deepening donor relationships and setting your organization up for a strong year-end?

A grant strategy is a comprehensive, intentional plan that guides how an organization identifies, cultivates, and secures funding through grants in alignment with its mission, values, and long-term goals.

When we reframe capacity building as liberation, we begin to center rest, joy, reflection, and sustainability.

Equity-centered leadership isn't just a strategy for external impact; it's a commitment to reimagining power, beginning with ourselves and our organizations.

In moments of crisis, it's not institutions that save our communities—it's people. Mutual aid networks offer a powerful, community-led response model rooted in solidarity and trust. This article explores why nonprofits must evolve to meet the moment by shifting from charity to solidarity, challenging traditional philanthropy, and redistributing power to grassroots leaders. The way forward is already here—we just have to follow its lead.

Scaling back with intention isn't about shrinking your mission. It's about refining your focus to meet the moment with clarity, courage, and compassion. Discover tips for navigating uncertainty with intention.

Advocacy takes planning, capacity, and alignment with your organization's goals.

With shifting regulations, funding uncertainties, and the weight of social and political issues, your team is facing unique challenges.

Community-led digital campaigns are a powerful way to build trust and engagement.

Executive coaching provides a personalized approach to leadership development for nonprofit founders and leaders.