⏳ The countdown is on… Are you ready to jumpstart your 2026 funding strategy? If getting organized for grant season has been sitting on your to-do list, now is the moment to move. Every year, organizations miss out on hundreds of thousands—and sometimes millions—in potential funding simply because they don’t have the time or expertise to navigate the ever-changing grant landscape. To set you up for success, we’re opening a limited number of discounted Strategy Client spots* for organizations...
11 days ago • 1 min read
December 2025 🌟 Carinci Consulting Turns 3! 🎉 Three Years of Strategy. Three Years of Impact. Three Years of Turning Vision Into Reality. This month, Carinci Consulting celebrates three years in business — and we couldn’t be more honored or grateful. What started as a leap of faith has grown into a mission-driven consultancy that has, in partnerships, helped nonprofits and higher education institutions secure nearly $200 million in competitive grants, launch transformative programs, expand...
25 days ago • 10 min read
November 2025 Show your mission some love with a grant strategy that actually works. November is a time for gathering, gratitude—and if you’re playing the long game—getting strategic.Just like setting the table before the feast, laying the groundwork for your grant approach now sets your organization up for success in the months ahead. Why does this matter? Because data shows that nonprofits with a clear grant strategy are over 3 times more likely to secure funding than those that take an...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
October 2025 🧙♀️ Don't Let Grant Myths Haunt Your Mission October may be spooky season—but let’s be honest, few things are scarier than missing a game-changing grant opportunity because of misinformation or hesitation. 👻 Whether it's the myth that "you need a full-time grant writer to compete" or the fear that "you’re too small to win federal funding," I’ve seen these ghost stories paralyze organizations that are more than capable. The truth? With the right guidance and strategic timing, even...
3 months ago • 5 min read
September 2025 🚦 Fall Funding Season Is Here: Are You Ready? As kids sharpen pencils and teachers prep their classrooms, it’s a great time for nonprofits to reset their grant strategy too. Fall marks one of the busiest—and most lucrative—seasons for funding. But here’s the catch: many organizations are still using last year’s playbook while the grants landscape has already evolved.From AI-assisted applications to funders demanding deeper impact metrics, the old “copy-paste from last year”...
4 months ago • 4 min read
August 2025 Building Momentum, Making Space August is often the overlooked middle child of the calendar—wedged between the buzz of back-to-school and the calm before fall’s funding flurry. But here’s a secret: August can be your nonprofit’s most strategic month.This is your moment to pause and take stock. What’s working? What’s draining your energy? Where could a little clarity or consistency create more momentum?At Carinci Consulting, we believe sustained funding success isn’t just about...
5 months ago • 5 min read
July 2025 Declare Independence from Chaotic Grant Chasing This July, while fireworks light up the sky, let’s talk about lighting a spark in your grant strategy. At Carinci Consulting, we believe every nonprofit deserves the freedom to pursue funding with clarity, confidence, and purpose—not burnout. Just like the perfect fireworks display, successful grant seeking is all about timing, preparation, and strategic alignment. So, here’s your permission slip to stop reacting and start leading your...
6 months ago • 4 min read
June 2025 What If Playing It Safe Is Actually Holding You Back? I just read an article on marketing ROI (nerdy, I know 😄), and while it was aimed at businesses, I couldn’t stop thinking: THIS applies perfectly to nonprofits and grant strategy too. But first, I’ll admit something that might surprise you... There was a time when I completely understood why nonprofits cut back on strategic investments—especially consulting—during uncertain times.I mean, on paper, it seems like the logical move,...
7 months ago • 6 min read
May 2025 The Question That Ignites Change: "Is the Status Quo Really Working? Springtime inspires us to question and renew, not just our surroundings but also our approaches. For me, the transformative journey from a W-2 nonprofit leader to a grants consultant began with a critical question: "Is the status quo the only way, and will it truly yield the results I seek?" This echoes Albert Einstein’s notion that insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results—a...
8 months ago • 5 min read