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Plans are important, but it's the action that makes the plan a reality. This month, the DBD team will be sharing ways for you to jump-start your work in 2023. |
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Plans are important, but it's the action that makes the plan a reality. This month, the DBD team will be sharing ways for you to jump-start your work in 2023. |
Topics: Fundraising, grants, grant writing
Courtesy of Kim Hinrichs and Kris Vrooman
Photos from Hausmann Construction and Hastings Family YMCA
This month we're discussing a few core approaches that we can use to prepare for next year. |
Topics: Fundraising, Donor Communications, grants, CelebratingOurClients, Client Stories
In any given year, grantmaking foundations in the United States award BILLIONS of dollars to nonprofit organizations.
If you want to increase your chances of receiving some of those funds, consider thinking of foundations as individual donor prospects.
Topics: How To Ask, Asking, Strategy, Planning, Communication, Ask For Advice, Making The Ask, Preparation, grants, grant writing
By Jim Mellor and Brian Keel
Recently the CEO of a major charity told us: “People here are dancing in the street! They can’t believe how much funding is now available to us.” With the passage of the $1.9 trillion “American Rescue Plan”, YMCAs, health and human service agencies, private schools, faith-based organizations, camps, and other nonprofits have access to unprecedented funds. In addition, there were other federal stimulus plans passed in 2020 and programs like 21st Century Grants, Head Start and others continue to be open for business.
Topics: Strategy, Planning, Ask For Advice, budget, financial management, grants
The DBD grant team has reviewed A LOT of grant proposals over the years – and we mean a lot! We’ve also talked with grant makers from around the country about what they like to see and what makes them cringe. Here are the top five common mistakes we’ve seen and suggestions to lead to more successful outcomes.
Topics: Resource Development, grants, grant writing
“Ideas are a dime a dozen.
People who execute them are priceless.”
Mary Kay Ash
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