Dear funders: here are 6 things you could do better. Sincerely, your applicants.
When it comes to grant writing, there are some pretty standard gripes that we grant writers and fundraisers have with funders (and, I’m sure, they also have some standard gripes with us).
#ProTip: Stop saying you want to give back.
I wrote two columns covering applying and interviewing for new jobs earlier this year after doing some hiring, and there’s one thing that I didn’t address that I really wish I had.
These 5 aspects make a good workplace — and they all point to leadership.
When I learned that this month’s editorial topic was workplaces, my mind immediately gravitated towards the intangible aspects of a workplace.
How to decide which organization gets your money.
If you’re reading this, there’s a 55% chance you’ve given a donation to a nonprofit this year. At least, that’s what research tells us.
Do fundraisers have privileged solutions and strategies?
I recently read an article about Solutions Privilege, which was defined as “the privilege of expecting easy and instant solutions that would align with one’s worldview and not challenge one’s privilege.”
Fundraisers, do you have a hard time asking for help?
Most of us struggle with asking for things. Time, money, supplies, expertise — whatever it is, it can be hard to admit that you can’t do something on your own.
Beware that your relationship with donors isn’t sabotaged by unconscious bias.
You may have seen a headline bouncing around social media recently that referenced a gift made By Tabitha and Stephen King that was reported in the media as a gift by “Stephen King and wife.”
So, you got the job interview. Here’s how to impress your potential future boss.
“Tell me about yourself.” How many of your job interviews have opened with that line?
Please (please, please) don’t do this when applying for nonprofit jobs.
In a world where a single click is all it takes to apply for a job, it seems there are a lot of click-happy job searchers out there.
Can we stop with the voting contests deciding where nonprofit funding should go?
Have you seen digital voting contests that encourage people to vote for their favorite nonprofit to receive a grant or a portion of a pot of money based on how many votes they get?