Any organization established for the purpose of carrying out charitable work can technically call themselves a nonprofit. But, to meet the strictest legal definition of a nonprofit, organizations must comply with nonprofit registration requirements at both the state and federal...

In March 2021, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). As a result, the United States Treasury allocated more than $350 billion dollars to state, regional, municipal, and Tribal governments. The ARPA infused local governments with one of the...

Q3 is wrapping up, and I'm curious, how are you doing? Now tell me how are you doing, really. It has been another rough year full of pivots, adjustments, and all-around challenges to running successful programs, getting the funding you need to support...

Eliminate overwhelm and writer’s block by having a solid plan for crafting that initial draft. ...

When I start writing a grant for a client, I always begin with their organizational history and mission, and not just because that’s often the first section on a grant application. The reason I start there is because I need to...

Thousands of nonprofits in the United States carry out their work abroad. Many grantmakers and foundations have very particular rules when it comes to funding international organizations. This post will help you navigate some of those rules and help you...

Today we’re shining a spotlight on Bo’s Heavenly Clubhouse, a child loss support nonprofit that helps grieving families. We’re deeply inspired by their mission, the community they serve, strategies they’ve used for success, and what inspires them to do the...

Have you ever wondered how some nonprofits (and other grant-eligible organizations) are awarded so many grants? You know EXACTLY who I'm talking about... They're bringing in dozens of grants every year and always seem to be finding new grants to apply for....

By Krista Kurlinkus and Alisha Verly-Jensen The U.S. government is one of the largest grantmakers in the country. Every year, various government agencies release billions of dollars in funding for nonprofits, public school systems, medical centers, universities, and other civic...

By Alisha Verly-Jensen and Krista Kurlinkus If you ever needed evidence of the overemphasis our society places on productivity, look no further than the advice commonly dished out during the ongoing pandemic. Article after article advised us to learn a...