Articles by Diana Holder
Nonprofits are generally considered a force for good, a beacon of hope in a capitalist system that places shareholder profits first and foremost. But what happens when nonprofits decide to go to…
When it comes to soliciting donations from foundations or other charities, the requirements are usually pretty stringent. In the U.S., it’s virtually impossible to apply for a foundation grant…
It goes without saying that we are living in an age of digital disruption. Any fly on a coffee shop wall would tell you that when friends and colleagues gather, the conversation inevitably turns…
Let’s do a word association exercise. I will give you a word and you say the first related word or phrase that comes to mind. Okay, ready? The word is “philanthropy.”
Concentrations of income and wealth have been ubiquitous throughout history, but in recent years inequality has grown, along with concern over this issue. Thomas Picketty’s Capital in the…
Merriam-Webster defines a pathfinder as “one that discovers a way,” especially “one that explores untraversed regions to mark out a new route.” GrantStation’s newly upgraded PathFinder library…
LOI, RFP, program officer, annual return… The list of grant-related terminology is long, and even the most seasoned professional may find themselves needing to consult a dictionary. Are you fluent…
The U.S. government recently announced that it will invest $25 million to reincorporate bison herds on Indigenous lands. The American bison, once a mainstay of the Native American diet, is also…
Securing U.S. government support can be a windfall for any organization looking to further its mission or expand its programmatic reach. For organizations working outside the U.S., partnering with…
We all have that friend—let’s call him Diego—who has changed jobs so many times he has to consult his LinkedIn profile for a refresher prior to an interview. Diego has used his experience at…
Last year, Richard Gere made headlines, not for his latest film premiere, but because he was asked to testify in a trial against Matteo Salvini, the former Italian interior minister accused of…
Melinda Gates and MacKenzie Scott have been getting a lot of attention lately, and rightfully so. Both have been busily giving away their fortunes, Gates mainly through the eponymous foundation…