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![]() Pamela Grow - ArticlesPamela has worked in the nonprofit arena since 1995. Since 2003 she has had her own private consultancy, assisting nonprofit organizations with proposal development, prospect research, annual appeal strategies and communication planning. Pamela is the author of "Five Days to Foundation Grants" and publishes a weekly blog, "Towards Effective Nonprofit Writing" - http://writegrantproposals.blogspot.com/.
How to Be a Nonprofit Development Director - Your First 100 DaysPresident Roosevelt, coming into office in the midst of the desperate years of the Great Depression, set the standard for new presidents to make their marks within their first 100 days in office.
And, like FDR, incoming President Barack Obama enters the White House at a time of great crisis with... How to Choose a Donor DatabaseIt's the Data, Stupid!
Why Your Organization's Database is Your Most Important Development Tool
We all know the story of Bill Clinton's successful 1992 presidential campaign against George H.W. Bush. While, early on, Bush was considered virtually unbeatable, Clinton's campaign chose to address an issue that Bush Sr. had ignored, and "It's... Fundraising in a Recession - 7 Tips For Working Smarter, Not Harder!Albert Einstein was quoted as saying "It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer."
Unfortunately, the world of nonprofit development can be notoriously fickle and unfocused.
Clearly we are in a major recession with no end in sight. The trick is not to panic. Here's how... Let Them Say It For You! The Secret To Grant Proposal Writing SuccessIn my position working in programming for one of the country's major foundations, I reviewed many many grant proposals. And, while I loved the opportunity to become acquainted with the regions many nonprofit organizations, I was also dismayed by how dry and tedious so many of the proposals seeking funding...
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