DSC’s Researcher, Kalli, speaks with Rachel McGrath, CEO of Northamptonshire Community Foundation, to explore the power of place-based philanthropy, the overlooked needs of rural communities, and what applicants can do to write a good funding bid. With the latest edition of the Directory of Grant Making Trusts (DGMT) available to buy, we sat down with Rachel McGrath,…
In today’s fundraising landscape, a well-written proposal is more than just a requirement; it’s your chance to bring your charity’s vision to life and inspire funders to join you. Better writing means greater success, and the skills to craft persuasive applications are invaluable for both new fundraisers and experienced pros. What funders are looking for …
Here are some motivational tips for grant fundraisers, from Neela Jane Stansfield. “Unfortunately, the application [you spent 35 hours on] was not successful on this occasion.” “Thank you for applying [like you were asked to], but we’re fully committed already.” “We’ve changed our strategy [after being your prior top prospect], and you no longer fit.”…
In just over thirty years (!) now of working in and with charities, I’ve often heard fundraising described as both an art and a science, and it’s certainly a wonderful mixture of the two, in my view. But without a robust fundraising plan, even the most creative fundraising ideas and the most creative fundraisers will…
