October 2025 š§āļø Don't Let Grant Myths Haunt Your Mission October may be spooky seasonābut letās be honest, few things are scarier than missing a game-changing grant opportunity because of misinformation or hesitation. š» Whether it's the myth that "you need a full-time grant writer to compete" or the fear that "youāre too small to win federal funding," Iāve seen these ghost stories paralyze organizations that are more than capable. The truth? With the right guidance and strategic timing, even...
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September 2025 š¦ Fall Funding Season Is Here: Are You Ready? As kids sharpen pencils and teachers prep their classrooms, itās a great time for nonprofits to reset their grant strategy too. Fall marks one of the busiestāand most lucrativeāseasons for funding. But hereās the catch: many organizations are still using last yearās playbook while the grants landscape has already evolved.From AI-assisted applications to funders demanding deeper impact metrics, the old ācopy-paste from last yearā...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 4 min read
August 2025 Building Momentum, Making Space August is often the overlooked middle child of the calendarāwedged between the buzz of back-to-school and the calm before fallās funding flurry. But hereās a secret: August can be your nonprofitās most strategic month.This is your moment to pause and take stock. Whatās working? Whatās draining your energy? Where could a little clarity or consistency create more momentum?At Carinci Consulting, we believe sustained funding success isnāt just about...
3 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 5 min read
July 2025 Declare Independence from Chaotic Grant Chasing This July, while fireworks light up the sky, letās 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 purposeānot burnout. Just like the perfect fireworks display, successful grant seeking is all about timing, preparation, and strategic alignment. So, hereās your permission slip to stop reacting and start leading your...
4 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 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 š), and while it was aimed at businesses, I couldnāt stop thinking: THIS applies perfectly to nonprofits and grant strategy too. But first, Iāll admit something that might surprise you... There was a time when I completely understood why nonprofits cut back on strategic investmentsāespecially consultingāduring uncertain times.I mean, on paper, it seems like the logical move,...
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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 Einsteinās notion that insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different resultsāa...
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March 2025 Redefining Nonprofit Success: Beyond Frugality This month, we've been thinking about how adopting a mindset that prioritizes ambitious goals and substantial achievementsārather than minimal overheadācan transform our approach and that of the nonprofits we serve to securing grants. Let's draw inspiration from Dan Pallotta's thought-provoking TED Talk, which challenges the conventional wisdom about how we evaluate the effectiveness of nonprofits. His insights into the double...
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February 2025 Expanding Our Impact Through Community Sharing As we step further into 2025, let's embrace the power of sharingānot just information and resources, but opportunities for growth and collaboration. This month at Carinci Consulting, we're excited to spotlight how our community can expand its impact by introducing colleagues and partners to the services that have empowered so many organizations to thrive. Do you know a nonprofit, higher education institution, school district, or...
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