by Christina Bondhus | Jun 16, 2025 | Grants, Resources
Decoding Executive Order 14168 What It Means for Nonprofits and How to Move Forward In January 2025, two federal executive orders (EO) were issued that significantly affect how government agencies approach diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as gender...
by Christina Bondhus | May 24, 2025 | Funders, Grants
Navigating Executive Order 14151: What Nonprofits and Grant Writers Need to Know Over the past few years, the federal government issued several executive orders* aimed at advancing racial equity and inclusion. Executive Order 13985 (2021) established a framework for...
by Christina Bondhus | Feb 22, 2025 | Grants, Resources
Affordable Grant Research Tools: Exploring Alternatives to FDO If you’ve ever searched for grants, you know the struggle is real. Nonprofits are out here saving the world one program at a time, but somehow, researching funding still feels like decoding ancient...
by Samantha McClain | Nov 27, 2024 | Funders, Grants, Resources
How to Read a 990: A Tool to Determining Alignment with Foundations If you’re a nonprofit looking to secure funding through a foundation grant, knowing how to review a 990 can be instrumental in helping you determine if a foundation aligns with your mission and the...
by Kendra Kellogg | Jul 12, 2024 | Grants
Federal & State Grants: Arula’s Application Guide Federal and state grant applications can be daunting for business and nonprofit leaders. These grants require intensive applications and careful management of funds if awarded. Mismanagement or improper...
by Shannon Stutzman | May 20, 2024 | Grants, Resources
Using A.I. to Write Grants: Risks and Benefits In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) is making significant inroads into various fields, including nonprofit organizations. One area where AI shows considerable promise is in writing...
