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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The upper ranks of the third sector are dominated by people in their middle and senior years, particularly in the area of board membership. It's well known within certain sectors of the business…
Capital campaigns can be highly rewarding for nonprofits when done well. Check out these four success steps to get started in funding your next major project!
As we saw in exit polls following the recent election day, inflation is one of the biggest issues on people's minds. The inflation rate was 7% in 2021 and rose to 7.7% for the 12 months running…
GrantStation’s President Alice Ruhnke joined NXUnite’s “Grand Grant Goals: Strengthening Your Grant Proposal” with nonprofit professionals Colton Strawser of Colton Strawser Consulting, Meredith…
Last year, Richard Gere made headlines, not for his latest film premiere, but because he was asked to testify in a trial against Matteo Salvini, the former Italian interior minister accused of…
Your nonprofit’s online marketing strategy needs to continually evolve to keep up with modern trends. Keep your approach evergreen with these best practices.
Over the last decade, voices within the nonprofit community have expressed concern about ties to Facebook, a potentially game changing fundraising tool, but one that comes with questions and…
Alice Ruhnke, President of GrantStation, joined NXUnite’s panel “The Ins and Out of Grant Writing for Nonprofits” with nonprofit professionals Garrett Hall of Fundwriter.ai and The Fundraising…
Developing a case for support is a vital part of every capital campaign. It is also something that every fundraising campaign and every nonprofit, whether involved in a capital campaign or not,…
A well-designed, easy-to-navigate website is essential for an effective nonprofit digital marketing strategy. Your website is the main hub where supporters learn about your mission and explore…
Melinda Gates and MacKenzie Scott have been getting a lot of attention lately, and rightfully so. Both have been busily giving away their fortunes, Gates mainly through the eponymous foundation…
Book bans in the United States are a recurring part of the nation's history, and have always gone through ebbs and flows. However, the country is currently enduring a sustained wave of book…