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Volunteerism and Sustaining your Mission

How to make volunteer engagement more than a program, and what it means to give back. “How can I get involved?” This is a question that’s...

National Hispanic Heritage Month - Ways to Celebrate

Celebrated from September 15th through October 15th, Hispanic Heritage Month is as an annual celebration of the history and culture of...

Our Team's Favorite Summer Recipes

One thing our team has in common is a love for cooking and baking! It’s not only immensely satisfying to make yourself a delicious meal,...

Things to Know – Earth Day 2021 Resources and How to Celebrate in and around Denver

Did you know that Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, is the largest secular observance in the world? What began as a day of environmental...

The History of Black Philanthropy

Black history and the history of the nonprofit sector are deeply intertwined. Black History Month itself was founded in 1915 by a...

A Grant Writer’s New Year’s Resolutions

The first few weeks of 2021 have been so distracting that setting New Year's resolutions hasn't exactly felt like a priority. But while...

A Strong Grants Program Begins with a Strong Grant Research Process

By Leah Weinberg, Grant Researcher & Writer Building and maintaining a robust grant program at a nonprofit organization is a challenging...

Year-End Giving in the time of COVID-19: A Guide

While it usually feels like a joyous occasion to ask your supporters for a holiday donation, the 2020 year-end giving season feels...

Relationships of Reciprocity: The Future of Philanthropy

In the spring of 2020 New Yorkers grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic, social and public health challenges and thousands lost...

Grant Funding and the Great Outdoors: The Missing Link

Securing grant funds for nonprofit organizations in the outdoor sector is immensely challenging in any given year, but especially this...

Grant Efficiency Tips for the Busiest Time of the Year

September and October bring a wave of back-to-back grant deadlines which hopefully lead to many year-end grant awards. In these busiest...

Where Do Grants Fit into Strategic Plans?

Recently, I have encountered multiple nonprofits who decided to include grants in their strategic plans. Some have even been swayed to...