When I first landed in a grant writing role where capital campaigns were part of the job description, I was equal parts excited and terrified. It was giving major figure it out energy. Sound familiar? So, when Amanda and I got to interview Steven Shattuck, Director of...
If you’ve worked at a nonprofit long enough, you’ve been involved with a capital campaign. Whether you’re raising capital for a new building, large piece of equipment, or infrastructure galore, these projects are often in addition to your typical duties. Steven...
HayDay Services is bringing you a series of “how-to” articles related to successful grant prospect research. Part 5: Reading a 990 For the first 15 years of my career, I worked in local government. I could bore you for hours with my knowledge about federal grant...
More often than not, I find myself frustrated with the work of foundations. If you’ve written a grant or two, you have probably already experienced $1,000 grant requests that take 30 hours to complete, problematic portals, funders who expect a diverse board even...
It’s rare to find a funder fully invested in nonprofits - not just funding their work, but also investing in their growth and development. The Tracy Family Foundation is “growing a legacy of generosity to help communities thrive and families flourish.” They not only...
HayDay Services is bringing you a series of “how-to” articles related to successful grant prospect research. Part 4: Go/No Go Decision Guide When Grants Aren’t Worth Chasing Nonprofits and local governments are stretched thin, budgets are tight, and leadership is...
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