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Is there a cause or issue you’re tackling, and you want to raise public awareness? We talked about gaining media attention by writing press releases in this blog as a way to help communicate your organization’s efforts to your community. Another strategy for building...
Often in writing grants and implementing programs, funders want to invest in "what works" and has been proven effective. Implementing an evidence-based program is a way to demonstrate proven results. If your organization wants to prevent child abuse, you might...
Amazing organizations are working hard to support the development and achievements of young children. Similarly, outstanding organizations are working hard to connect adults with the resources they need to succeed. Supporting each of those populations separately would...
As a small business owner, I have the opportunity to hire new team members. I did not take any courses in college or graduate school that taught me how to hire staff. (Sidebar, I did not even know I was going to be a business owner back then!) However, over the past...
Do you have big plans for your organization and now just need the funds to get the ball rolling? We covered the different types of grants here – foundation and government grants – but how do you know if your organization is ready to jump into the grant writing...
Is your organization working to get more students to and through college and improve outcomes in higher education? How are you tracking your results and their progress? This can be difficult for many schools and organizations because you are not in direct...
How does an organization know it’s meeting its goals and objectives? An outside team can be hired to put tools and systems in place, which is a good start, but investing money in outside consulting only can leave organizations floundering in a constantly evolving...
We love seeing our partners accelerate their impact and serve their communities in diverse ways. We understand the challenges you face and know that to do good work, you need funding. Grant writing, as part of our "Grants 101," is a key strategy for raising funds to...
You may have heard the word "coalition" and wondered what it means. A coalition is a group of people who come together to address an issue that is bigger than any one person or organization can solve on their own. In Indiana, about thirty communities (cities,...
