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3 steps to take after a funder says no

Applying for a grant can be a time-consuming and daunting process. It requires research, planning, and a compelling proposal that persuades funders to support your cause. However, even if you put your best foot forward, there’s still a chance that your grant request will be denied. This can be due to a whole host of … Read More

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What you should know before hiring a grant writer

So you want to hire a grant writer! That’s a big step for any organization and there are three important things to consider before you jump in. You should interview prospective writers, but traditional questions are outdated  The first question many people want to ask a potential grant writer is “what percent of proposals that … Read More

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Organizational Storytelling Strategy

How to communicate your awesomeness by strategically using your authenticity Leaders have a lot on their plates. Nonprofits and businesses in our community do innovative, mind blowing work every single day. Too often, instead of shouting it from the rooftops, it’s filed away in a drawer to gather dust. Keep reading and we’ll help you … Read More

Three tips to have a better meeting

I recently did a presentation on how to have better meetings and thought I’d share three key meeting communication tips with you as well. 1. Understand we aren’t logical beings! Behavioral economics, the study of why humans make the economic decisions we do tells us a lot about why meetings go astray. There are three … Read More