These free tip sheets are designed for nonprofit leaders and teams navigating complex work with limited time and capacity. Each resource offers practical guidance to help you make clearer decisions, test ideas thoughtfully, and avoid unnecessary strain on your organization.
Grant Writing Without Burnout: How to Decide What Not to Apply For
Grant writing can quickly become a drain on already limited staff capacity. This tip sheet helps you step back and assess which funding opportunities are actually worth your time and which ones quietly cost more than they give back. It’s designed to help you make strategic, values-aligned decisions that protect your team’s energy while still supporting your organization’s sustainability.
From Idea to Pilot: A Simple Program Development Framework
Many great program ideas stall because it’s unclear how to move from concept to action. This tip sheet offers a practical framework for testing ideas without over-building or over-promising. It’s especially useful for teams who want to pilot thoughtfully, learn quickly, and make evidence-informed decisions before scaling.
Choosing the Right Engagement Method
Not every idea needs a survey, a town hall, or a working group. Choosing the wrong engagement approach can slow things down or damage trust. This tip sheet helps you match your engagement method to your goals, timeline, and capacity. It’s designed to help nonprofit leaders engage meaningfully without over-consulting or over-stretching staff and volunteers.
Websites and Blogs
Rural Development Network Resources
Videos
Evaluation Plan Components made easy for nonprofits and coalitions
Theory of Change (Simple Steps for Nonprofit Organizations)
Funding and Grants
Charity Village Funding and Grants for Nonprofits
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