This is a collection of Michael’s grants articles that were published in the Charity Channel Grants & Foundation Review (which he edited from 2003 to 2009). Since full access to Grants & Foundation Review requires Charity Channel membership, we’re posting these for your reading enjoyment. However, we encourage you to check out Charity Channel and Grants & Foundation Review, which publishes weekly articles from dozens of grant professionals.
Capital campaigns, raising money for a building or buildings, are different from other fundraising. You’re creating a permanent asset, something that makes a statement about your organization’s stability and longevity. In the process of a capital campaign, organizations usually become better organized, more mature, and improve their business operations. Sometimes the growth is painful – staff and board may leave, unable or unwilling to move to the new level of operation.
Nonprofits and grantwriters are increasingly being asked to use Evidence Based Practices in applying for government funding, causing major shifts in funding and accountability. Evidence Based Practices are the other side of evaluation — they’re programs which have had a rigorous randomized study (evaluation) with statistically significant results.
