Posts by Bri Ziganti
Grants Plus Guide: Under pressure? Just pause.
Managing a grants program can be stressful, and too much stress can lead to burnout. When we feel under pressure, our impulse can be to push, but it’s important to pause. A few mindful moments can recharge us and transform our ability to meet challenges. When we feel under pressure, our impulse can be to…
Read MoreGrants Plus Guide: Making a Connection with the First Call
You’re phoning a prospective funder. How can you increase the odds of getting a grant?The key is establishing a relationship with a funder before you ever submit. This relationship often begins over the phone. How you handle the first phone call with a funder can make or break your chances of being funded. Follow these…
Read MoreGrants Plus Guide: Boosting Donor & Funder Relationships
Fundraising is the noble act of inviting someone to act on his or her values. Donating to a nonprofit gives people a chance to be involved in a cause they care about. Who better to extend an invitation than members of an organization’s board of directors? The good news is that you are already an…
Read MoreGrants Plus Guide: Finding grant opportunities you can win
Focus on the grant opportunities you stand the best chance to win. Every grant opportunity comes with a cost of time and resources to cultivate the funder and prepare the grant application. For this reason, it’s important to carefully read the signs and signals that will help you prioritize the grant opportunities you are more…
Read MoreGrants Plus Guide to Grant Seeking During Crisis
In an emergency like the COVID-19 crisis, step your grants effort up, not back. History shows that foundations maintain—and many increase—high levels of giving during the most difficult times. So if you are concerned about your nonprofit’s ability to weather a storm, make seeking grants a high priority. Take these essential steps to protect and…
Read MoreGrants Plus Guide: Factors to Consider When Deciding to Go (or Not Go) for a Grant Opportunity.
When determining if you should go for a grant opportunity, check the following: If you answer “GO!” for each factor on the list, go forward with confidence! If you answer “NO-GO” for up to 1 or 2 factors, proceed with caution. If you answer “NO-GO” for 3 or more factors, consider moving on to the…
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