Major Grants

Fear Rules Philanthropy—But One Heiress Isn’t Afraid

On stage at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) last week, Abigail Disney did what few dare.

Sep 30 • 

Susan Schaefer

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Every Proposal Is a Partnership Audition

Proposals are more than questionnaires to complete.

Sep 2 • 

Susan Schaefer

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August 2025

How Foundations Infuriate Grantees, and Offer Glimmers of Hope

Grant seekers are frustrated.

Aug 5 • 

Susan Schaefer

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July 2025

The Flexible Funding Campaign: Grant Seekers’ Call to Action

Foundations love applicants with potential.

Jul 8 • 

Susan Schaefer

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June 2025

Why Foundation Relationships Matter More Than Ever

As the gulf between modest and major grants widens, you’ll want to spend your limited time acting in line with the award sizes you seek:

Jun 3 • 

Susan Schaefer

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May 2025

Give Your Nonprofit this Competitive Edge

Grant seekers love to ridicule funders’ questions about sustainability: “If foundations offered annual, flexible grants, they might not need to ask…

May 13 • 

Susan Schaefer

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April 2025

How to Disrupt Foundation Power Dynamics

Foundations can make you feel like you’re approaching royalty.

Apr 8 • 

Susan Schaefer

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March 2025

The Truth You Need for Grant Success in 2025

Tired of bad news about nonprofit funding?

Mar 4 • 

Susan Schaefer

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February 2025

It's Time for Offense

I’m more March Madness than Super Bowl fan, but everyone likes a good offense.

Feb 4 • 

Susan Schaefer

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January 2025

Grants Planning in Uncertain Times

In this unpredictable year, your nonprofit’s plans matter more than ever.

Jan 7 • 

Susan Schaefer

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December 2024

Nuance Is the Gift We Need

Nuance enables a civil society.

Dec 10, 2024 • 

Susan Schaefer

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October 2024

Our Field’s Separation of Gifts and Grants Is Obsolete

Throughout my career, fund development has been organized around three areas: major gifts, modest-to-moderate gifts, and grants.

Oct 29, 2024 • 

Susan Schaefer

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