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Ever feel your toes just sinking in the sand? Sit

Ever feel your toes just sinking in the sand? Sit there long enough, and you’ll be stuck in the muck.
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That can be what it feels like when you put off starting a grant writing program to fund your nonprofit. It can feel a bit overwhelming, like you’re stuck - and you just can’t take that step forward.
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Luckily, sand isn’t all that hard to escape and with a few quick twists you can be off and running in no time. That’s why I offer a grant ready toolkit for FREE to any nonproft that wants it … it gives you the tools needed to stop THINKING about a grant strategy and start WORKING ON a grant strategy.
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Doesn’t that sound great? Check the link in my bio to get your free grant tool kit, and get unstuck today 🧡 *
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🐚 Weird Fact 🐚 Seahorses have no teeth and n

🐚 Weird Fact 🐚 Seahorses have no teeth and no stomach. Food passes through their digestive systems so quickly, they must eat almost constantly to stay alive.
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This little tidbit offers an interesting parallel in the nonprofit world: a lesson on consistency.
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To keep a nonprofit donor relationship alive and active, you must manage a consistent and constant communications strategy.
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This will help you:
- Stay connected
- Maximize a donor’s capacity to give
- and ensure they feel appreciated.
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If you reflect on the last 3 months of communications, what did that schedule look like?
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Are you an on again off again poster? Great on some platforms but struggle with others?
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I suggest creating your ideal communications calendar and then deciding on a next step - what you commit to for the next 3 months before improving.
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Think of your mix of:
- Social media posts (and which platforms!)
- Email campaigns
- Volunteer communications
- Crowdfunding updates
- Snail mail outreach
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Every nonprofit will have a different blend that’s right for them - they key is, stay consistent so you don’t become a starving seahorse but rather one that moves with grace and strength 👍 *
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Quick, look over …. squirrel! 🐿️
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How often do you have those distracted “squirrel” moments. When the task at hand is not the focus of your mind, a meeting conversation drifts, your mind wanders to a day dreamy land ...
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It’s easy to spiral out of context in a lot of areas of life, including when we craft messages about our nonprofits.
While there are many great stories that nonprofits can share, there are some better suited in certain situations and paying attention to this can help you engage your donors.
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As an example, say your organization needs to raise donations to fuel a tutoring program. Three recent students come to mind, all with great stories.
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🐠 In the first story, the student’s father had recently struggled with a life threatening illness, and tutoring allowed him to continue focusing on his studies.
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🐡A second student comes from a poor family and is unable to afford the program, but she attends thanks to a tutoring scholarship. This helps her improve her test scores and start believing she could actually attend college.
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🦈A final student struggles with maintaining positive peer relationships. When she started the tutoring program, she regained confidence and that boosted her social skills.
📚While the first and final story definitely have emotional details that showcase the impact of this tutoring program, they also offer distractions from the need. It’s essential to donate to this tutoring program to fund opportunities for people like that second student - and that’s a focused story that creates urgency and directly ties to our CTA.
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Next time you want to share all the great stories, just remember - there’s a time and a place when each will have the biggest impact 🧡
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Dust collects on the shelf, the story of something

Dust collects on the shelf, the story of something you once loved now abandoned - seemingly the victim of the absence of time. What is that lost love?
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In my workshop for the @GPAassociation, we explore the crossover of personal and professional, and how an imbalance among the two can lead to feelings of overwhelm and burnout. We’ll re-engage personal creativity through hands-on activities to rediscover those personal aspects of ourselves, likely buried by the onslaught of professional responsibilities and personal daily duties.
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With this piece of us reignited, our energy levels to engage in our work refill. We then leverage this creative spark to explore our approach to crafting a strong story for our nonprofits, leveraging these tools for overcoming writers’ block.
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We’ll take a specific focus on developing case statements for programs aligned with strategic grant writing efforts. Plus, with finding a balance between our personal and professional energies, we increase our skills and professionalism as grant developers.
This virtual conference is coming up on Nov. 4 to 6. Find the link to register for the conference at the link in my bio *
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“You blink and I’ll be 18.”
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This line is from the movie, “Storks,” when a boy is persuading his self-employed dad, who spends too much time on work, instead to spend time with him.
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It’s something I think about a lot, how time might go too fast and too slow, and sometimes both all at once.
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When I became a mom 6 years ago, it became that much more noticeable - the blink of an eye.
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This fragile concept of time is a key reason why doing impactful work is important to me. If time is my most valuable commodity, then what I can do with my time to make the biggest difference?
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Work with nonprofits.
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I am so happy to have supported great organizations on their paths to make positive change, and over time to collectively make a difference.
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Thanks for walking that walk with me 🧡
Double tap to give yourself a well needed reminder of the great work you’re doing, too
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What’s something you can talk about confidently

What’s something you can talk about confidently without a script?
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We all have a topic or two that we can ramble on about, but we might not easily admit to being an expert in the arena.
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It’s time we start giving ourselves credit to own this expert title!
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As I’ve leaned into my expertise in personal purpose, nonprofit writing, fundraising and general storytelling I’ve also found the energy to attract and earn speaking opportunities that re-establish my credibility while helping people who listen to what I have to say.
It’s a Win-Win!
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Check the link in my bio to learn more about the GPA virtual conference, and don’t be afraid to chase presentation opportunities for yourself, too 🧡 *
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In a perfect world, how many people would your non

In a perfect world, how many people would your nonprofit help?
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While there may never be a limit to how many people we want to serve, there certainly is a limit to how many we can.
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Honing in on your vision for the nonprofit is a key tool in helping you increase your ability to … increase the number of people you help.
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Why?
A strong vision statement is something that guides decisions the nonprofit makes it as it grows. It’s also a vital tool in communicating to potential donors about your goals and why they should back your cause.
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This clear communication can make or break a funding decision.
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Do you get feedback like this from potential funders?
“Well, your vision seems a little unfocused.”
“I don’t quite understand why this is important.”
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Putting forward the energy to clarify and simplify your vision is important to avoiding these replies from potential funders. Yes, I said simplify.
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Many times, visions are too complicated
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Here’s some quick tips to free your mind and work on your vision.
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- Take time to reflect. After you craft a vision statement or two that you feel happy with, walk away from the task. Sleep on it. When you come back you'll be better able to confirm whether the statement reflects what you need to say.
- Doodle and draw. Don't make this about staring at a computer screen and typing up sentences. It's about a creative understanding of the goals of your nonprofit. Literally using crayons and markers, draw some pictures to help you visualize the vision. No judgement on your artistic skill, this is just for fun! The creative escape helps ease your mind and then back to brainstorming words.
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In the end, you'll have a vision that captures the essence to motivate you and your team with clear direction and goals. You've got this! *
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Where is your favorite place to cuddle up with a g

Where is your favorite place to cuddle up with a good book? 📖
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Cuddled under a blanket, snuggled next to a tree, cozied in bed …
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… after you have your “book nook” established, what’s the next thing needed to hook you into a story?
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Compelling writing!
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1) it’s relevant or relatable. We all only live in our own heads, so stories that offer these elements help us as a reader connect to the external story we’re consuming.
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2) It’s emotional. Tapping into emotions is key to connecting on a human level.
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3) Its urgent or suspenseful. There must be something left out that keeps you reading until the end, or a sense of urgency that makes us readers need to hear this now.
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What else creates a compelling story?
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Snuggle up in your personal book nook with your favorite author or something new to read … and see for yourself!
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