GS Insights Archives
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With the right approach, your small nonprofit can obtain a grant that helps fund your mission and initiatives, giving you the means to make an impact in your communities. This post will explain…
Discover how Hannah Wiginton turned a DIY tracking system into Grant Frog, a software program that helps nonprofits manage grant programs with less stress.
Discover how Brett Harrison’s approach redefines community development by turning local leaders into changemakers.
Like any for-profit business, nonprofit organizations must have a response to this four-word expression when posed by funders: “Show me the numbers.” In other words, they need to see the metrics…
Some leaders look to leave their mark through strategy or scale. But Laura Dunn of Riley’s Way Foundation measures her impact in another way: the ripple effects of kindness.
Understanding different grant categories is essential for nonprofit organizations seeking sustainable funding. When nonprofits grasp the nuances of various grant types, they can strategically…
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are increasingly playing a pivotal role in funding charitable organizations and their initiatives. And more NPOs are making it their prerogative to better understand how…
Discover the story of Matt Hugg, a professor who curated 12,000+ training videos so nonprofit leaders could find the information they need, when they need it.
Serving the greater good comes with a cost. Yes, it takes time and effort, but also money, to provide services that produce positive change and impacts in your community. After all, the workforce…
When nonprofits depend on a singular source of funding, they put themselves at risk for financial turmoil if that monetary stream is reduced or cut. Contrarily, an NPO that secures a balanced…
Nonprofit organizations don’t abide by the same rules for-profit companies do, but that doesn’t mean they operate in some legal “wild, wild west.” They too must follow a playbook—nonprofit bylaws…
In a state as vast and rural as Montana, community resilience isn’t just an ideal—it’s a necessity. And for Shelby Rogala, Associate Director of the Montana Nonprofit Association (MNA), helping…