24 Mar
Technology

How Funders Miss the Mark

I helped write my very first grant in 2010. As if it wasn’t daunting enough, this was a public grant (County funding) meaning there was a lot of narrative required, a slew of forms and budget information, and very specific requirement surrounding, font, font size, margins, etc. Since then, I have seen it all. 10+ years into my nonprofit grant writing experience and I continue to feel disheartened that some funders are continuing, time and time again, to miss the mark with their application process.

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04 Mar
Technology

Importance of an Online Presence

An online presence is required in today’s day and age; if your organization does not have a website you are one step behind in the race. Having a good website provides a huge increase in the credibility your organization portrays. Studies have shown that consumers often question the legitimacy of a business if it lacks a website. An organization’s website will provide a strong impression, showcase expertise and display the successes of the solutions the organization offers. A website can answer questions and be an advocate for your mission all day, every day – a website does not take a day off.

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