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Through education, celebration, and awareness, October brings our attention to some important topics. Join us in honoring Down Syndrome...
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Oct 12, 20214 min read
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...
Aug 9, 20213 min read
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,...
Apr 12, 20213 min read
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...
Jan 25, 20213 min read
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...
Dec 14, 20203 min read
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...
Nov 16, 20203 min read
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...
Oct 19, 20205 min read
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...
Sep 29, 20204 min read
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...
Aug 25, 20203 min read
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...
Jul 23, 20203 min read
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...
Apr 27, 20202 min read
Ways to Help Your Community During the COVID-19 Crisis
If COVID-19 has a silver lining, it is that it has shined a light on some truly stunning acts of altruism, kindness, and generosity. Many fo
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