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Hey there LinkedIn people. Ready for another free resource for all you grant-seekers out there? This one, written by our own brilliant Olivia Taylor, breaks down the 5 steps to a winning grant cycle. We are all about giving nonprofits the tools to build a strong grants pipeline. Check it out here! https://lnkd.in/eQPa4Ezz

? ?? 20 Tips for Your Next Successful Grant Application ???. We're proud to share what might be one of our most immediately useful blog resources yet, packed with super clear, simple steps that lead to stronger applications. We love sharing information that helps organizations pull together impactful grant applications, which leads to stronger grant pipelines, and ultimately, financially stronger organizations. Check it out on our website here: https://lnkd.in/evNn3yPf

Congratulations to our clients Plant Futures, including Samantha Derrick and the rest of the amazing team, for kicking off this course at all nine University of California campuses! It's a huge deal and means so many more students can get access to this life changing course. They're still looking for nonprofit and corporate partners so check out Sam's post if you'd be interested in getting involved!

Is your organization ready to ?? level up ?? your grant funding in 2025? Securing grants isn't just about writing proposals, and never has been. That's why we break down the four pillars of successful grant-seeking in our latest blog post. Check it out here! https://lnkd.in/e7prHQfX

Check out the latest from The Chronicle of Philanthropy on how to strengthen your grant proposals in light of changing funder requirements. We're proud to note that Mr. Wheeler is echoing what our team has been saying all along, especially: ??? Ensuring your organization is grant ready ??? The importance of researching and vetting grant funders, and looking for alignment in priorities and focus ??? Working on your narrative to ensure you're being clear and compelling ??? Ensuring that grant proposals encompass input from all the stakeholders who would be implementing the program We help organizations do all these things and more! Reach out to us today to schedule a free consultation and start building your grants pipeline. https://lnkd.in/g8PqTN_7 https://lnkd.in/eQG5nwEi

As a new administration takes the reins and the new year approaches, now is the perfect time to step back and align your vision for the future. For funders and nonprofits alike, clarity on your strategy can be the difference between spinning your wheels and achieving lasting impact. Let’s make sure your team is focused, unified, and ready to tackle what’s next. ?? Read our latest blog to learn how a facilitated strategy session can bring your priorities into sharp focus in just a day or two—and why now is the time to act! ?? https://lnkd.in/ekUG5Wxa

Today we want to highlight one of our clients, DC's Open Goal Project. We think the way they tackle access, leadership, and equity for their players is both strategic and impactful, and we're proud to be supporting them in our small way. ?

A few weeks ago our team traveled to the Bay Area and had the honor to meet up with a few of our treasured clients for our biannual team summit. The timing was really special, as our team used the time and space to reflect on the recent election results and how we can support our nonprofit and funder partners as they navigate the next few years. We visited the impressive MILPA Collective team in Watsonville (the home of super cool Martinelli apple juice, incredible humans, and some of the best breakfast tacos ever), and the beautiful retreat center run by The Ahimsa Collective in the Santa Cruz mountains, surrounded by redwoods. The work our clients do on the forefront of community support, organizing, and healing was just what we needed. We even took an afternoon to be tourists in San Francisco. It was a real treat.

Well, a lot has changed since we last posted... The election here in the U.S. has a lot of our clients - both funders and nonprofits - looking ahead to 2025 and bracing for what a new political landscape might bring. If you're a nonprofit leader or funder that's part of a team navigating big questions about your future, now is the time to bring your key leaders and stakeholders together. Capacita is offering quick and affordable strategy facilitation sessions designed to clarify your vision for 2025, identify priorities and actionable next steps, and equip your team to face challenges with confidence. We know budgets are tight—but timely and effective strategic preparation doesn’t have to break the bank. Let’s ensure your mission thrives, no matter what changes are on the horizon. Get in touch with us today. https://lnkd.in/g8PqTN_7

This new article from the Stanford Social Innovation Review really got us thinking, particularly in light of the rise of donor advised funds as a mechanism for giving in the United States. The article highlights how wealthy individuals increasingly give through mechanisms like donor-advised funds or LLCs, which resemble institutional giving but retain personal involvement. This blurs the line between the two donor categories. Additionally, small institutional grantmakers, such as family foundations, often mirror the behavior of large individual donors, further complicating the traditional distinction between individual and institutional philanthropy. In other words, the line between individual and institutional donors may be getting even messier, particularly for high-net-worth individuals using alternative giving vehicles. In general their findings suggest that nonprofits may need varied strategies to engage donors of different sizes. That's why we work with clients to determine the right fundraising strategy for them. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eeUrUSA7