Why do we seek grant funding in the first place? It is simple: we serve communities with needs. Without a need, there is no reason to write that grant proposal in the first place. Listen to learn tips to writing the best needs statement for your next grant.

We are talking to Pamela Grow about individual giving. Nonprofits should have a diverse portfolio of funding, and believe it or not, grants are not the biggest slice of that pie. The largest source of charitable giving comes from individuals. Take a listen to learn how to cultivate consistent donors for your organization.

Pat Duboise is a seasoned grant professional who recognized the signs of burnout after attending a national conference. Rather than giving in or ignoring it, she invested in the grant profession through professional development and new experiences in the field. Join our conversation with Pat and learn how to reengage in your own career.

The Enneagram is a tool, complete with nine personality types, used to understand your way of relating to the world around you. Understanding how you and your coworkers interact, based on your enneagram types, can make you a more cohesive team. Find your enneagram today.

Every organization has a story. The stories of our work and people served shape our fundraising, grant proposals, and communities, but how do we find them? Join our lively discussion with Julia Campbell, a digital storyteller with a passion for helping nonprofits build movements, to learn how you can best use social media and other avenues to spread the word about the good you do.

Sub-recipients, contractors, fiscal agents, partnerships, collaborators - and the list goes on when it comes to potential relationships developed as a result of grant funding. How you treat each relationship is determined by what type of relationship it is. When it comes to federal funding, it can mean the difference between being in and out of compliance with federal regulations. Know which is which so you don't find yourself in trouble with your funder.

Storytelling is at the heart of our work. We communicate with donors and grantors. We share the successes of the people and communities we serve. Join our story-filled conversation with Marc Pitman, founder of Concord Leadership Group and storyteller extraordinaire.

Sisters Emily (PhD) and Amelia (DMA) Nagoski, authors of Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, join our cohosts in a conversation about stress, work, life, family, and so much more. The Nagoskis offer brilliant research and solutions to avoiding burnout. Their anecdotes, stories, and songs only add to the beauty of this interview. 

As protests continue against the violence and racism that African-Americans experience every day, it's important to use our voices and actions to stand up to that racism. Join cohosts Kimberly and Amanda as they share resources for opening up the conversation and understanding how we can all do our part. 

Every professional organization associated with grants and fundraising has a code of ethics members must agree to uphold. As professionals we are responsible for practicing our profession with the upmost integrity to maintain public trust. Ethics includes complying with applicable rules and regulations of our funders, and so much more. Take a dive into some specific ethical examples with our cohosts.