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Get grant ready: American Rescue Plan Act funding

March 19, 2021 By Amy Scanlon

Frontline nonprofits may significantly benefit from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act. Are you ready to apply for grant funding?  With the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act, the federal government has committed $1.9 trillion to alleviate the pain of the covid pandemic. A … [Read more...]

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Storytelling for grant reports

March 4, 2019 By Amy Scanlon

More than ever, funders want to learn the impact of your work. And they want to hear it through stories of the people you served. At last month's Grants Cafe, I had the privilege of presenting on Storytelling for Grant Reports. Download the presentation here to demystify how to prepare, interview, … [Read more...]

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2 Quick Fixes to Make Right Now to Your Fundraising Appeal

January 22, 2019 By Amy Scanlon

You’ve written an appeal that needs to go out the door yesterday. But you’ve been hearing all this news about being “donor-centered,” using “neuroscience,” and all those other buzzwords—and you’re not sure your letter measures up. While it’s always better to study up before writing your appeal, I … [Read more...]

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Weaving a mini-story into your grant application

April 18, 2018 By Amy Scanlon

Grant applications are increasingly rigid in format, leaving little room for creativity. Or are they? There are several places where you can inject some storytelling into your application, particularly if you have moving examples of the clients you serve or the impact you make. The statement of … [Read more...]

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You CAN tell stories in your grant application

April 6, 2018 By Amy Scanlon

Where did you find a story that touched you in the past week— Were you listening to a heartwarming story on the radio? Did you watch a gregarious friend entertain guests at a party? Were you reading a grant application? Not a lot of takers on the third one, huh? Well, you can change that. … [Read more...]

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