Getting a grant rejection sucks. Even when you know grant funding is competitive, it still stings to spend hours (or weeks) on an application only to receive a polite “unfortunately…” in response. And for many nonprofits, that rejection can feel deeply personal. It’s easy to start questioning your programs, your organization, or your ability to secure funding at all. But here’s the truth: grant rejections are a completely normal part of fundraising. If you’re applying for grants regularly and...

When you only have so much time to dedicate to grant writing, figuring out how to find the right grant opportunities for your nonprofit is half the battle. That’s why learning how to quickly assess whether a grant is a good fit is such an important skill.

Donor-Advised Funds (or DAFs) are one of those lesser-known and often untapped areas. Many nonprofits are already receiving DAF gifts or hearing them mentioned by donors, but do not always fully understand how they work or how to prepare for them.