How to Create Your Story
Compelling storytelling is the best way to reach your audience. To achieve this, you must know how to write and express a narrative. In today’s video, Arturo will show you everything you need to become an excellent storyteller: designing a narrative arc, a character’s personality and how to detail the setting.
Giving Tuesday Strategies for Success #2: Define Your Audience
Begin your GivingTuesday campaign by clearly identifying your target audience. Use donor personas to map demographics, motivations, behaviors, and engagement preferences. This ensures you tailor messaging and outreach to resonate deeply and drive meaningful participation.
From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials
Use testimonials to turn stories into support: collect voices from beneficiaries, volunteers, or donors and share them widely. Their real experience validates your work, builds credibility, and deepens connection—making your mission more compelling and trusted.
5 Reasons Philanthropy and Nonprofits Need More Effective Storytelling
Effective storytelling helps nonprofits move beyond numbers to share human impact. Stories inspire staff, connect more genuinely with stakeholders, and build trust. Creative formats (video, art, etc.) and participatory methods let audiences see real change and deepen organizational growth.
Top Useful Tools for Grant Writing for Non-Profits and Charities
Enhance your grant writing with tools that streamline tasks and improve quality. Utilize Grammarly for clear, professional writing; Asana for task management; Google Workspace and Microsoft for collaboration; Canva for design; and platforms like GrantWatch, Candid, and GrantStation for funding opportunities.
Simplifying the application process: The advantages of grant application management software for funders
Foundant’s blog on grant application management software highlights how adopting digital tools can streamline the grantmaking process. By centralizing applications, automating communications, and providing real-time analytics, funders can reduce administrative burdens and focus more on impact. Such software enhances efficiency and supports compliance, ultimately benefiting both funders and grantees.
Seven Steps to Focus on the Art and Science of Grant Writing
Enhance your grant proposals by aligning with funders’ priorities, focusing on specific programs, and balancing compelling storytelling with solid data. Tailor your approach to each funder’s preferences to increase the likelihood of success.
My non-profit organization wants a grant. Now what?
Prepare to compete for grants by having up-to-date key documents—like your strategic plan, financials, policies, and partner letters—ready before applying. Show funders clear alignment with their goals, a track record of success, and strong partnerships to access larger awards.
Insider Insights: 5 Tips on How to Write a Winning Grant Application
Do thorough funder research to ensure alignment, reach out to clarify expectations, and customize each proposal rather than mass-submitting. Emphasize the why (impact) over the how (process), and ensure your budget reinforces your story.
How To Write a Grant Proposal in 9 Steps (With Definition)
Strengthen your grant proposals by following a clear, structured format: start with a cover letter and executive summary, define the need, set measurable goals, outline methods, include evaluation and budget, share organizational credibility, and close formally to build funder confidence.