Articles by Ellen Mowrer

Respondents to our State of Grantseeking surveys self-select, so an interest in or participation in grantseeking and grant-adjacent activities is to be expected. So the fact that 91% of…

You did it! You made it through another turbulent year, while juggling changing rules, priorities, health concerns, and service needs. Your organization has benefited from your resilience and…

I’ve made it a personal practice, at year-end, to spend time thinking about the gratitude, regard, and appreciation I have for the people and organizations that have had an impact on me personally…

We are living in interesting times, giving credence to the proverbial curse, “May you live in interesting times.” A year ago, we at the State of Grantseeking saw, in real time, the birth of COVID-…

As the year ends, I am spending time thinking about the gratitude, regard, and appreciation I have for the people and organizations that have had an impact on me personally, and on GrantStation.…

According to the results of GrantStation’s State of Grantseeking Survey, a lack of time and staff is the greatest obstacle to successful grantseeking (even in these pandemic times).

Year after year, we find that an organization’s annual budget has the greatest impact on the grantseeking experience because it speaks to the size of the organization’s staff, programs, and the…

Each year within the State of Grantseeking Survey we ask, “What, in your opinion, is the great challenge to successful grantseeking?” followed by “Please tell us more about your organization's…

State of Grantseeking data has consistently shown that grantmakers are more likely to fund organizations over ten years of age.

When you see requests for survey participation, do you think “who, me”? Followed by 1) I don’t have the time, 2) my input makes no difference, 3) why should I bother?

This year’s State of Grantseeking Survey had over 2,800 respondents, and their grantseeking experiences can help inform your grantseeking experience. Here are some takeaways from the 2019 State of…

State of Grantseeking data has consistently shown that grantmakers are more likely to fund organizations over ten years of age. Funders want to support organizations that have proven…