Nonprofit Notes
Grant Awards are a Contract
Grant awards are contracts: accepting funds means committing to funder terms, fulfilling promises, and maintaining trust for future opportunities.
Emergencies in Arts Funding
After Florida’s governor vetoed the state’s entire arts budget, nonprofits have scrambled to make up the difference. What if it happens to your organization?
How to Evaluate the Success of Your Grant Program
While it’s easy to focus on the big numbers of a grant program, establishing key performance indicators can help set realistic goals and reduce burnout.
Deciding Whether to Pursue a Grant
With so many grants out there, how do you decide which ones to pursue?
Measuring and Reporting Your Nonprofit’s Internal Demographic Data
Nonprofits are accustomed to providing demographics about the populations they serve, but funders want more demographic information than ever before. Is your nonprofit ready to answer funders’ questions?
Systems Thinking in Nonprofit and Grants Management
Working harder, not smarter? Here are five topics your nonprofit and grants team can consider to work more efficiently.
What We Wish Funders Knew
You know what really grinds my gears? Time-consuming grant application requirements. If you had the ears of your funders, what would you say?