Articles by Diana Holder
Overworked and underpaid. If you have ever been employed, these three words might resonate with you, but particularly if you’ve worked in the nonprofit field, where many dedicate their careers to…
As fall approaches, getting back into the swing of all things work-related can be difficult, particularly if you are a nonprofit professional with an overstuffed inbox and an unending to-do list.…
A thriving media is an essential component of a healthy civil society—and by extension, democracy—serving not only as a conduit of vital information but also as a watchdog to hold the powerful…
Voting season is ramping up, and so are concerns about the upcoming election. In 2020, claims of widespread fraud revolving largely around the use of voting machines culminated in a violent…
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.”
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…