16 August 2026
Through The Funders' Lens - Epsiode 1: Why a Great Grant Proposal Isn't Always Enough
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Today, I want to challenge the way many nonprofit leaders think about grant funding.
If you've ever believed that your grant proposal alone determines whether you receive funding, I want you to consider something different.
Funders don't just evaluate your proposal.
They evaluate the organization behind it.
After 40 years in the nonprofit sector, I've learned that a well-written proposal can open the door, but it's the strength of your organization that gives funders the confidence to invest.