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Nonprofit Crisis Response Tip-a-Day-DO-Dah!

Clairification

No matter your politics, this is crisis time for many nonprofits who rely on federal grants and loans (about 30% of all charities ). It’s also crisis time for the beneficiaries of many nonprofits, who are scared, stressed, depressed and otherwise at loose ends due to the rapidly changing environment.

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Foundation Grants vs. Government Grants: What the Millionaire Grant Lady Recommends

Millionaire Grant Lady

As you are building your nonprofit, most nonprofits early on come to understand that they must increase their funding so they can serve more people, serve the community, and do all the things that they got into this industry to do. There are three main types of grants. There are three main types of grants.

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Pre- and Post-Award is like PB&J

RBW Strategy

Thinking through the post-award experience from a pre-award vantage Picture this – you work at a nonprofit and have a big, audacious project that you are looking to get off the ground. For those who have spent countless hours preparing federal grant applications, you know that this isnt easy. Seems like a win, right?

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When a Federal Grant Suddenly Ends

The Grantsmanship Center

In the first few months of 2025, many federal grants and contracts have been terminated. Thousands of federal employees have been fired. There continues to be uncertainty about the future of many federal grant programs. Regarding government-funded programs, nonprofit leaders are or may be facing tough decisions.

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Fewer Donors Are Giving—Here’s How Your Nonprofit Can Respond and Rebuild

Clairification

With federal grant cutbacks looming, and foundations comprising only 19% of all giving, focusing on individuals — at all levels (who collectively give 75% of all philanthropy per Giving USA ) is the path forward towards sustainability. And you’ve got plenty of tools at your disposal!

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Responding to Federal Grant Pauses: Strategies for Nonprofit Stability

Just Write Grants

In the nonprofit world, federal grants often serve as a critical lifeline for funding essential programs and services. If your nonprofit is navigating a pause in federal grants, here are practical steps to mitigate challenges and continue delivering impact.

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Coping in Trying Times: Empathy + Innovation are Essential Nonprofit Philanthropic Strategies

Clairification

How will you and your nonprofit make it through these trying times? For example, if you give out loans and grants, but dont modify your website messaging, will constituents believe your program is still robust given recent federal grant cutbacks? Two words: EMPATHY. INNOVATION. It may take a while, but it will happen.