- November 10, 2013As you've probably noticed if you're reading any news, typhoon Haiyan likely killed at least 10,000 people in the Philippines.…
- September 29, 2013When scoping a foundation appeal with a client, the first task is to define the project concept. This may seem…
- August 4, 2013Many nonprofits think they should try hard to develop "relationships" with funders, particularly with foundations and, to a lesser extent,…
- May 5, 2013* Great news: we're (slowly) moving toward a world where education looks at competency, not hours with ass-in-seat. This is…
- January 29, 2013* "The story of GiveDirectly;" I generally favor direct action donations more than intermediary donations. * "The Great California Exodus:"…
- December 31, 2012EDIT: It looks like we're not going over the supposed cliff. But much of the analysis below will remain relevant…
- July 21, 2011If you read this week's grant newsletter, you probably saw the NOFA for the Administration for Children and Families's "Non-Profit…
- March 7, 2010Usually I write posts about how to get grants. Today I thought I would give some surefire ways to not…
- January 24, 2010Jake wrote recently about the perils of being too creative as a grant writer in Never Think Outside the Box:…
- January 17, 2010* Drop in Foundation Giving May Be Steeper than Anticipated. Those of you who want a piece of the action…
