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.
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“I love grant proposal writing because of the repetitive questions, arbitrary character limits, idiosyncratic budget formats, and the endless variety of infuriating grant portals,” said no grant…
On current trends, most countries will fall short of meeting many of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by their 2030 deadline. These global objectives were selected to spur improvement…
The AmazonSmile program, which routed a portion of the proceeds from Amazon customers' purchases to nonprofit organizations, shut down on February 20, 2023. The program had been supporting…
Securing U.S. government support can be a windfall for any organization looking to further its mission or expand its programmatic reach. For organizations working outside the U.S., partnering with…
In 2015, the United Nations unveiled its Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, which are 17 interlinked objectives meant to light the way to a future of prosperity for humanity and well-being…
The competition for foundation and corporate grants is real. That’s especially true when you’re looking to increase award size. You need to stand out. You can start by getting your office to treat…
Perhaps you've recently seen mention on the internet of something called ChatGPT. This artificial intelligence bot lets you type in questions or requests and get surprisingly coherent answers.
Many of the nonprofits that we work with have little or no capital campaign experience, which means they also lack major-gift fundraising experience. The two are not exclusive. If you know how to…
We all have that friend—let’s call him Diego—who has changed jobs so many times he has to consult his LinkedIn profile for a refresher prior to an interview. Diego has used his experience at…
Your nonprofit website serves many different purposes. It empowers you to spread the word about your cause, collect online donations, promote your events, and provide updates on your programs.