Grants, corporate partnerships,
and fundraising, decoded.
Practical guides for small nonprofits — no filler, no fluff. Written by fundraisers who've been there.
10 Grant Databases Compared: Which Is Actually Worth Paying For in 2026
A candid comparison of the top 10 grant databases for nonprofits — pricing, feature depth, and which tools are worth $19/mo vs $500/mo.
Read the guideThe Complete Guide to Letters of Inquiry (LOI): What Funders Actually Want
A step-by-step guide to writing a Letter of Inquiry that wins the invitation to submit a full proposal. Templates, do's and don'ts, real examples.
Read the guideGrant Writing Checklist: 12 Things Funders Look For Before Reading Your Proposal
The pre-submission checklist that separates funded proposals from rejected ones. 12 things every grant writer should verify before hitting send.
Read the guideHow Small Nonprofits Can Win Corporate CSR Dollars (Without a Development Team)
A practical playbook for small nonprofits to compete with larger organizations for corporate sponsorships — even without a fundraising department.
Read the guideWhy Every Small Nonprofit Needs a Grant Application Tracker (Not a Spreadsheet)
How a proper grant tracker saves 10+ hours per month and prevents missed deadlines. Includes a 6-stage pipeline template.
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