Core Information, Pillar 1: Infrastructure
Last week, we talked about the importance of having a good governance structure in place as the foundation of your nonprofit. This week, we’ll discuss the policies and procedures your nonprofit needs to be compliant with your tax-exempt status and to receive...
Core Information, Pillar 1: Infrastructure
Part 1: Infrastructure Pillar, Management Area We have been talking about the Build a Nonprofit Framework. Today, we are diving deep into the Infrastructure Pillar, Management Area of that framework. There are nine steps that fall into this pillar and that is the...
Grant Ready, Pillar 1: Infrastructure, Pillar 3: Fundraising Basics
Welcome to the series, What Is…? where we describe common terms and concepts to help you confidently build your nonprofit. Today, we are tackling the term “being grant ready”. What is Being Grant Ready? Being Grant Ready is the process where an organization assesses,...
Grant Ready, Pillar 1: Infrastructure
I’ve been a grant writer and I understand what it takes to write a successful grant. I’ve found that having everything in place that grants ask for is over half the battle. This means knowing who your organization is, who you serve, and how you provide services....
Grant Ready, Pillar 1: Infrastructure, Pillar 3: Fundraising Basics
Grants are a big subject for nonprofits. They are touted as free and easy money by some but what exactly are they and how do we make the most of grant money? We’re tackling this topic in this installment of What Is…? Definition Grants are money given by Foundations,...
Grant Ready, Pillar 1: Infrastructure
You got into nonprofit work to not just do something about a problem but to solve it. Programs are how you do something about a problem and they serve as your proof of concept. Developing a program is crucial to your organization’s prosperity. Programs allow you...