In speaking with nonprofit leaders, I often share experiences of the successes (and even more-so failures) I have had as an entrepreneur. It helps to not feel alone through the struggles of getting to that next level. Check out a recent conversation I had w/ Tom Kelly about how to strategically utilize grants in the early stages of your organization's growth 🚀
🔥 The Nonprofit Catalyst 💎 Go-to for Scaling Nonprofits 🚀 Launch Family Foundations for Entrepreneurs 📗 Author of Million Dollar Nonprofit
Grant Writing for Early-Stage Nonprofits Jessica Merrell shares a crucial insight for nonprofits in their early stages, often operating under $500,000: Start small but strategic with grants. While local opportunities like $5,000–$10,000 grants may not seem game-changing, they serve a bigger purpose. Think of it as "building muscles"—establishing the foundational documentation, refining budgets, and sharpening how you communicate your mission and impact. These early steps lay the groundwork for securing larger funding down the road. Ready to strengthen your nonprofit’s grant game? Check out Jessica's episode - https://lnkd.in/gT83uVH2 . . . #NonprofitTips #GrantWriting #NonprofitFunding #EarlyStageNonprofits #NonprofitGrowth
