Most nonprofits go about corporate sponsorships the wrong way; they focus on programs, themselves or the organization. Corporate sponsorships have very little to do with programs and a whole lot with marketing benefits. Learn the secret sauce to securing corporate sponsors.

The purpose of a Funding Organization is NOT to fund your nonprofit. The purpose of the funding organization is to accomplish their funding goals. They partner with the most qualified nonprofit to help them accomplish their funding goals. That’s why it’s important to cultivate strong relationships with your funders, because only speaking with them when it's time to ask for money is a sure fire way to dry out that funding source. Learn how to cultivate strong relationships that lead to more funding.

The thing about titles in the nonprofit sector is that they mean something. Don’t think that having an inappropriate title won’t impact your funding. Funders may view mislabeled titles as an indication that you don’t understand the nonprofit reporting structure. If the President hires and fires the CEO, if you have the title President/CEO it sends a red flag to the Funder. Titles in the nonprofit have different meaning in the for profit. Learn the truth about how it could impact your bottom line.

The thing about titles in the nonprofit sector is that they matter . . . to the IRS and to Funders, because titles in the nonprofit are tied to specific roles and responsibilities. They also come with power. Learn the importance of titles and why you should know what each title is responsible for in your organization.

Because nonprofits aren’t able to pay employees market salaries they tend to be understaffed–and often employees do the job of several people.

This nonprofit is your dream, your vision, your baby. It often means you are the driver–running programs, fundraising, networking, back office–you’re doing it all. But you are human. And after a while, burnout is inevitable.

Leaders aren’t born, they are cultivated. Listen to Life/Business Coach Erica Love Davis on her approach to bringing out the best in leaders through her tried and true process of working on core issues, not the symptoms.

Funders don’t just write checks because nonprofits ask for support. They need to be inspired and believe their money will make a difference. The Statement of Need is an essential tool for demonstrating need.

If a Funder asks you these questions, learn what they are “really” trying to find out about your organization. Funders don’t know you or your organization. They use context clues to determine viability. Don’t get caught off guard, learn how to decode the most standard questions so that you answer them correctly.

Do you think your questions are innocent? They leave clues about what you know. That knowledge (or lack thereof) can prevent your organization from securing funding. Funders look for the most qualified nonprofits to fund. Your questions may be telling them your organization is not a good investment. Learn what your questions reveal about your nonprofit knowledge.

A nonprofit is a business. It’s just a business with a philanthropic purpose. Like any business it takes money to make money. Learn what this means for a nonprofit.

You could be the reason why your organization isn’t thriving. Move from fear to fearless when you understand how to leverage the rules of engagement in your favor to powerfully serve your community.

Struggling to build your infrastructure, qualify for grants, give funders what they’re requesting during the eligibility screening process? Use these free resources to help strengthen your nonprofit, produce “required documents”, and get funder-ready.

Struggling to build your infrastructure, qualify for grants, give funders what they’re requesting during the eligibility screening process? Use these free resources to help strengthen your nonprofit, produce “required documents”, and get funder-ready.

There are more applicants than there is grant money. Learn what Funders look for to disqualify applicants so you know how to strengthen your chances for funding.

Struggling to build your infrastructure, qualify for grants, give funders what they’re requesting during the eligibility screening process? Use these free resources to help strengthen your nonprofit, produce “required documents”, and get funder-ready.

Struggling to build your infrastructure, qualify for grants, give funders what they’re requesting during the eligibility screening process? Use these free resources to help strengthen your nonprofit, produce “required documents”, and get funder-ready.

Quickly close that gap by leveraging the knowledge and skills of a coach who can save you wasted hours and time by helping you create a clear path toward success

Starting a nonprofit is starting a business. Before investing thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours, learn why over 40% of nonprofits close their doors in less than 2 years so you’re not a part of that statistic.

Are you self-funding your nonprofit organization? Learn what it takes to get consistent, outside funding that leads to a sustainable nonprofit.