This blog post highlights how many businesses are committed to supporting vulnerable suppliers or customers, however they tend to rely too heavily on assumptions or market research without truly understanding the communities' needs. Drawing from examples like diverse franchise ownership and farmer support, the author shares the right questions to ask so companies can design initiatives that align with both community needs and business goals.

When I sit down with NGO and nonprofit clients to help them with their fundraising strategy or grant writing, my eyes always go to the messaging first. Because without strong messaging, what good is a great project design or a snappy fundraising campaign? So let me start by walking you through how to write a great mission statement. And then tell you the secret extra statement you need.

Sometimes hiring an external grant writer works fabulously. And sometimes it becomes a horror story of time and money wasted, proposals promising results you can’t deliver, and deadlines missed when the grant writer ghosts you. So I want to share with you an alternative that can be even more effective, affordable, and empowering for your nonprofit or NGO.

Whether you're new to the field or looking to sharpen your expertise, finding the best grant writing course is essential to learn to write grants. In this post, I'll guide you through how to find high-quality training and highlight some excellent free resources.

AI is probably one of those things you are hearing about but haven't had the brain space to figure out how to best use. So here is my quick and dirty AI guidance for small- and medium-sized NGOs and nonprofits.

Do you often push grants, and particularly grants follow up, to the bottom of your to do list? Most of us do this. Here’s how to make sure that everyone is operating in their zone of brilliance, you are supporting each other, and you are supporting yourself to move forward your grants to dos.

Have you done a bunch of courses where you get in there, the trainer isn’t even there with you and you are left to your own devices? You feel like you are failing and nobody cares? Like maybe nobody even knows?

This is what I DON’T want for you.

Some weeks hand you a quote that stops you in your tracks… and suddenly you’re breathing a little deeper, remembering what actually matters. This reflection mixes that spark of inspiration with one simple question that could shift your whole week - plus a resource you’ll want to bookmark before June hits.

March quietly opens a rare window in the funding world... and most NGOs don’t realize it’s the moment to move. This piece breaks down why these weeks matter so much, how to show up wisely, and the small outreach shifts that can spark big conversations with new funders. Dive in while the timing’s hot.

What happens when a month is so full of travel, big ideas, and breakthrough moments that you barely catch your breath... in the best way? This update peeks behind the scenes of packed workshops, visionary leaders, surprising momentum, and one upcoming event you absolutely don’t want to miss.

Do you know which funders are most likely to say “yes” to your proposal? This checklist will tell you just that!

As we launch into 2024, I took some time to share with you a few thoughts from this last year

Did you miss the highlights from my Nov masterclass on the 5 steps to win grants, and how to do them just right for your NGO? Grab the free recording here!

Feeling stuck on your “next right step” in fundraising? You’re not alone. This piece walks through a simple way to cut through the swirl, spot what actually moves the needle, and finally name the step your mission has been waiting for. A quiet clarity hits... and everything shifts.

Curious what work looks like over here? Let me share a bit of the “behind the scenes” of what’s been going on here at Social Impact Compass.

Ever wonder what happens when you decide your year gets to feel lighter… even while doing work that’s anything but? This reflection unpacks the word “ease” as a quiet power tool for mission-driven humans - and why it might be the permission slip your grants work has been waiting for.

A question I have gotten a lot recently is: What grants should I go after? I share with you my 3 steps to get you the answer!

Between 2020 and 2022, this Guatemalan NGO launched its grants strategy and surpassed its goal by almost $150,000. Read on to hear how.

When a grant rejection lands in your inbox, it can feel like a door slamming... but often it's actually a tiny window opening. This piece digs into what to do next - the surprising moves that turn "no" into momentum, insight, and sometimes an unexpected yes. Dive in.

I want to share with you a few recent reflections I had recently about the impact space.