Resources for Nonprofits

Winning Grants in six steps
Lara Allen Lara Allen

Winning Grants in six steps

You know your cause matters, but you also know that funders don’t just materialize out of thin air with cash in hand. Funders want to give, but with finite resources and a plethora of worthy causes, decisions are not easy. Grant writing is the vehicle between your nonprofit and the revenue you need to achieve your mission.

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Ask a funder
Lara Allen Lara Allen

Ask a funder

Nonprofit Navigators interviewed the Executive Director of the Caring for Denver Foundation to get an in-depth look at their application process and what makes a successful candidate.

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making it count
Lara Allen Lara Allen

making it count

Making it Count: Developing an Effective Budget for Your Organization

Algebra. Geometry. Trigonometry. Calculus. Does the mere mention of these subjects send a shudder down your spine? You love serving the community and leading the organization you serve, but no one said there would be math! Take heart and remember that you don’t have to be afraid of the BBBD (Big, Bad, Budget Development, not the test answer of your nightmares).

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how does your garden grow?
Lara Allen Lara Allen

how does your garden grow?

Are you ready for rising temperatures to chase away the winter blues? Seasons may come and go, but as a nonprofit, your best option is to plant seeds that will offer continuous growth for your organization. How can your organization navigate potential weeds and pitfalls impeding your success?

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a day in the life of a grant writer
Lara Allen Lara Allen

a day in the life of a grant writer

As a Grant Writer, my job is to craft the best grant applications possible so our clients have all the resources they need to succeed at their missions. Even though my title is grant “writer,” preparing a successful grant goes far beyond just the writing, and I also wear the hats of “researcher,” “editor,” “data collector,” “trouble-shooter,” and “collaborator”-just to name a few.

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