Practical guidance on grant strategy, writing, research, and operations, from the team that secured $137.2 million for nonprofits in 2025.
40 articles in Strategy Clear filters
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EMPOWERING A CEO TO BE A CHIEF FUNDRAISER
7 strategies to help you to effectively engage your CEO in your fundraising activities and goals.
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HOW TO STAND OUT AS A NONPROFIT
Why differentiation is a winning strategy.
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STRATEGY: ITS MORE THAN JARGON
Strategy is key to achieving both efficiency and results.
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SHOULD YOU ACCEPT CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS?
How to factor in common apprehensions.
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HOW TO INVOLVE YOUR BOARD IN YOUR GRANTS PROGRAM
How to equip and guide your Board members to be an effective part of your grants strategy.
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SOCIAL MEDIA’S ROLE IN GRANTS
Don't let the allure of social media distract you from building a strong, focused grants strategy.
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HOW TO LOSE A GRANT IN 10 WAYS
While most of Elevate’s posts focus on how to win grants, it’s also important to know how grants are lost.
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GIVING POLICIES: TO ACCEPT OR NOT?
Deciding whether or not to accept a grant you won can be difficult. Having a giving policy can help.
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