Fundraising Basics for Small Nonprofits: How to Make Your Grant Search More Effective

On January 23, join us for a free webinar to learn how to make your grant search more effective. For staff and volunteers who are new to fundraising, finding grants to fund your initiatives can be challenging, particularly for small organizations lacking...

Why consultants might overlook your budget-free inquiry

Benefits of hiring a consultant Hiring a consultant can be an incredibly helpful resource for a nonprofit organization. Especially for teams that have minimal staff, consultants can be a huge benefit as they can create customized solutions for your organization...

A new approach to funding Indigenous-led organizations: An interview with Janine Manning

When we were putting together our recent podcast episode, Reconciliation and the Nonprofit Sector: Where Are We Now?, we were keen to explore how Canada’s philanthropic sector could do a better job of funding Indigenous-led organizations and communities. As part...

The business of fundraising: Why nonprofits need profit to thrive in today’s economy

“How do you plan to sustain this program after the term of this grant ends?” How many times have you seen this question on a grant application? I am sure I’m not the only one who raises an eyebrow whenever...

Simplifying grant writing: It can be easy and affordable

If you're like me, you’re probably worn out from hiring outside help for grant writing, often without any guaranteed outcomes or a clear transfer of knowledge about proposal development and strategy. As a consultant and coach, I’m feeling the frustration...

Grant writing in a digital age: Leveraging technology for better proposals

Grant writing has always been challenging, but has become easier over the years thanks to modern technology. With tools at our disposal to improve our time and task management, research capabilities, and access to information at the click of a...

Grant writing dos and don’ts

Writing grants is a highly sought-after skill in many nonprofits, and can be overwhelming for those just getting started. Grant writing requires a strategic approach to knowledge and demands more than just a compelling idea. In this article, I’ll delve...

Last chance to apply for Hydro One’s Energizing Life Community Fund! Applications close January 31st

$25,000 in funding available for selected recipients With the application deadline approaching at the end of the month, we encourage individuals working on projects that focus on the safety and well-being of Ontarians to apply for the 2024 Energizing Life...

Community-focused organizations driving positive change are invited to apply for Hydro One’s Energizing Life Community Fund

$25,000 in funding available for selected recipients  In 2023 Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health used their funding from the Energizing Life Community Fund to create S.H.E.D Talks, a program designed to support farmers in Huron and Perth County...

Government Grant Writing, Part 2: Tips for a successful application

This article is the second in a two-part series on government grant writing. Read the first article here. Congratulations! You have determined that your organization is eligible to apply for a funding opportunity and that applying is a good strategic...