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Community Bonds–Making it Happen for Nonprofits
One of the societies I work with has been around for over 50 years. While combing through archival fundraising information on the organization, I found a record of the board of directors selling bonds in
The Grant Seeker’s Helper–The Little Book on Grants for Big Community Dreams
Great news! I'm happy to say I've just completed The Grant Seeker's Helper. I created this book because I've worked with communities who need funding and yet have limited staff and time. The Grant Seeker's
A Little Help From Our Friends–Tapping Into Community Based Research
One of the joys of grant writing is learning about new subjects, services and information providers and working with interesting teams of people. Some of the highlights of my work in 2011 included bio energy
A Picture is Worth Way More Than a Thousand Words
Recently, I was asked to collaborate on an application which involved an island in BC's Salish Sea. Remarkably beautiful and remote, this small island is a jewel in a chain of islands, the Gulf Islands,
Getting a Grip on Capacity–Management Support
Do you ever think --"Yes, we would like to apply for funds or respond to that RFP but we don't have the people we need to follow through on timelines and ensure that expectations on
Everyone Needs a Good Editor
A couple of my friends are top notch editors. Year after year, they revise and edit books, catalogues, technical reports and rework publications. I am daunted by their abilities. These friends differ on how the
Hot Off the Press – WordPress
Here’s the scoop. You work with an organization or live in a community with many talented people—including yourself. There are products, services, information and everyday news that you would like to get out to the
Leave the Technicalities to the Experts
There are many interpretations of the saying, “Don't try to be all things to all people". To me, it means--be yourself. Applying this concept when writing proposals for smaller communities relieves you of the stress
Does the Fund Fit Your Need?
There are many interpretations of the saying, “Don't try to be all things to all people". To me, it means--be yourself. Applying this concept when writing proposals for smaller communities relieves you of the stress
Sticking With the Plan Will Save Money and Time
Many times, for many reasons, important information about your business or community is lost. Staffs change, plans and reports are shelved and, frequently, these documents are forgotten. There's a different way to think about this
Mapping Your Project
Before you can convey your project to funders, you'll need to have a clear understanding of its components and how you'll proceed. An easy way to begin this process is to map the project out
Getting Started on a Funding Proposal
Have you ever been so overwhelmed when starting on a funding proposal that you don't know where to start? You know what the project looks like in your mind. You know it can succeed. But