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By Fearghal Reid 4 Minute Read This is part one of a two-part series on how federal funding changes are reshaping the entire grants landscape. While the disruption starts at the federal level, local funders are feeling the ripple effects—facing more requests, awarding smaller grants, and tightening alignment. Many are saying ‘no’ sooner and prioritizing nonprofits with focused missions and

By Danielle Gentry-Barth 3-minute read We hear it all the time- organizational leaders saying something like, “We can’t possibly ask Mr. Soandso for a gift right now because of (insert any type of reason).” Why do we do this? Really, ask yourself- how many times have you said “no” on behalf of a donor without ever giving them the chance

4-minute read I’m a huge baseball fan. I grew up spending every summer day and night watching games with my dad, who loved teaching me the ins and outs of the sport. Heck, my first words were “Go Pete,” and few things made my dad, a die-hard Big Red Machine fan, happier. The passing of the great Dave Parker over

AI Won’t Replace Grant Professionals — But Those Who Use It Will Outperform Everyone Else. 3 1/2 Minute Read Let’s cut through the noise: AI isn’t here to take your job. But it is changing how your job gets done and faster than you think.  Across industries, artificial intelligence is reshaping how we work, plan, and communicate. While philanthropy may

by Danielle Gentry-Barth and Lauran McHaffie  3-Minute Read Your stories are amazing. Your mission changes lives. You do great work- day in and day out. But is that enough to pull in individual and corporate donors? In a matter of seconds our brains decide if we should click, read or scroll on by. In a world of competition and message

Nonprofits are the lifeblood of our communities. They accomplish extraordinary things with limited resources, creating real change for those who need it most. They are often the first to step in when help is needed, and they remain long after the headlines fade. Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside nonprofits to develop sustainable fundraising strategies,