GS Insights Archives
At GrantStation, we want to make sure our community is up to speed on what’s happening in the world of philanthropy. This blog features the thoughts and observations of our research staff, our CEO, and guest writers. It gives us the opportunity to share our insights as we research grantmakers and talk with grantseekers.
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If you’re a nonprofit board member or executive leader, succession planning is probably the last thing on your mind. Instead, you’re focused on raising your organization’s budget, hiring and…
There’s a predictability to conferences that makes the more intimate ones a privilege. My role at the Clinton Global Initiative is a particular privilege: to ask, listen, and write. The leaders I…
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.”
There's a meme based on the television cartoon The Simpsons in which 10-year-old Bart anguishes, “This is the hottest summer of my life.” Homer suddenly appears to tell him, “This is the coldest…
Over the last several months, I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with dozens of nonprofit sector groups about the rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT and my company’s product, Grantable.
As a nonprofit professional, you understand the importance of data. Whether you’re reaching out to donors, updating your social media marketing strategy, or recruiting volunteers, a comprehensive…
Nonprofit boards are the backbone of successful and sustainable organizations. As passionate and committed volunteers, board members donate their time, expertise, and resources to help their…
Gift range charts are a valuable resource for any nonprofit tackling a major, strategic fundraising initiative. When done correctly, the charts provide direction, decrease stress, and can even be…
Every other year, GrantStation and the Grant Professionals Association sponsor the Winning Grant Proposal Competition (WGPC). This summer, over 185 organizations that won a grant award in 2022-23…
When collecting data in surveys, there have to be cutoffs. It's the nature of the game. So if there are categories for organizations with budgets of up to $500,000, then $500,000 to $1 million,…
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…
The UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals relate to the stewardship of Earth and the interconnectedness of humans, our systems, and the ecosphere. All the goals overlap, but three that are…