Articles by Stewart Hemingson
Community foundations are grantmakers that serve a defined area—such as a city, county, or state— and draw their funding from multiple sources, be they individuals, families, or businesses.
The process of meeting fundraising goals through private and federal grants can often be an intimidating and complex one. This is why many nonprofits reach out for the services of grantwriters to…
What matters most is the act of giving, not the size of the donation. Often, we assume that driving significant social change requires millionaire donors with large funding streams. However, there…
It’s easy to get caught up in the chase of your “white whale” grants. Think the huge six-figure awards, with high publicity attached. But these potential big ones will come with equally…
The nonprofit world is one that is always undergoing change, as many US nonprofits can currently attest to, with the sharp reduction in access to government funding. From year to year,…
“Mission Alignment” is a technical sounding term, but it's really a beautiful thing. Mission alignment is the point where your organization’s mission and initiatives match up nicely with…
Not everyone that you date is worth a committed relationship. In the same vein, not every grant you come across is going to be a good fit for your nonprofit. It can be tempting as a new…
A robust grant pipeline is the secret weapon of many nonprofit organizations. Building a process to manage your fundraising and grant-seeking helps make grant funding sustainable. Here, we’ll go…
Nonprofits are in the business of meeting needs. But how does a nonprofit know what needs are priorities? Understanding the purpose and importance of the needs assessment is essential for any new…
A nonprofit organization exists in a position that requires an immense amount of trust. This status only increases as the nonprofit grows, handling larger amounts of donor money. It’s for this…
Learn how to craft your message to potential volunteers, making them excited and eager to join you in your charitable mission. How do you actually generate that volunteer engagement? How do you…
If you’re a new nonprofit organization you may be at a loss of how to assemble your own team of volunteer superheroes. Often, new nonprofits are stuck asking their friends and family for help on…