About this episode

This episode challenges nonprofit leaders to rethink their approach to funding by focusing on internal strengths rather than just seeking external grants.

When funding is tight, the first question most leaders ask is: "How do we get more money?" "How do we get more grants?" "Where are the donors?" But what if you're asking the wrong question? If you've been spending all your energy searching for the next grant, this conversation may help you step back and identify what actually needs to be strengthened inside your organization.

People in this episode

Host: Jennifer Yarbrough

Topics covered

• nonprofit funding
• organizational strength
• grant seeking
• leadership questions
• internal assessment

Keywords

• nonprofit
• funding
• grants
• leadership
• organizational development

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