When I ask my in-house peers how their grant seeking is going, many will say, fine. Probe a little deeper, and “fine” translates to this: We have hit a ceiling. I can’t break through to new funders. Our foundation revenue is flat. Major grants require momentum. Like a bike ride, you’ve got to push yourself if you want to make it to a hilltop.
When Your Grant Seeking Is Flat
When Your Grant Seeking Is Flat
When Your Grant Seeking Is Flat
When I ask my in-house peers how their grant seeking is going, many will say, fine. Probe a little deeper, and “fine” translates to this: We have hit a ceiling. I can’t break through to new funders. Our foundation revenue is flat. Major grants require momentum. Like a bike ride, you’ve got to push yourself if you want to make it to a hilltop.