GS Insights Archives
At GrantStation, we want to make sure our community is up to speed on what’s happening in the world of philanthropy. This blog features the thoughts and observations of our research staff, our CEO, and guest writers. It gives us the opportunity to share our insights as we research grantmakers and talk with grantseekers.
If you would like to re-post this GS Insights blog, feel free to do so! We only ask that you credit GrantStation.com, Inc. or link to our site.
As the year ends, I am spending time thinking about the gratitude, regard, and appreciation I have for the people and organizations that have had an impact on me personally, and on GrantStation.…
2020 has not been the type of year any of us hoped for or could have predicted. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our world.
As 2020 continues to deliver one challenge after another, I keep trying to mine the hidden jewels amongst all this chaos. I’m a 40-year Alaskan. I tend to think in terminology that resonates with…
Most of us tend to think of nonprofits as pulling in the same direction. The missions of certain nature or economic empowerment or childcare nonprofits generally don't conflict with the missions…
“There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen.” No other quote better encapsulates the events of 2020, especially with respect to the racial justice movement…
This is the fourth of five posts in this series on social enterprise in the nonprofit sector. In the last post, I listed the 11 steps I advocate organizations take to become more innovative and…
It has never been more important to make the transition to digital fundraising. If you embrace our current reality and make the necessary adjustments, you have an enormous opportunity to grow your…
According to the results of GrantStation’s State of Grantseeking Survey, a lack of time and staff is the greatest obstacle to successful grantseeking (even in these pandemic times).
If you are leading a nonprofit organization during this pandemic, chances are you are experiencing a tremendous anxiety. Why? First of all, we all are.
An advocacy campaign can drive higher levels of engagement among your supporters, and is a great way to connect with donors outside of fundraising drives.
When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, many nonprofit organizations scrambled to find a solution for suddenly non-feasible fundraising efforts. Fundraising campaigns were paused and, as we’re going…
Welcome to the third post in this series on social enterprise. In the first post I defined a social enterprise as an ongoing initiative offering services or products for sale that generate net…