Proposed SAM.gov Changes: What Nonprofit and Agency Leaders Should Know and Do

by Teresa Raetz | Mar 1, 2026 | Uncategorized

Federal grantees should be aware of a proposed change to SAM.gov registration requirements titled “Information Collection; System for Award Management Registration Requirements for Financial Assistance Recipients.” The proposal would add new certifications related to...

One Simple Website Tip That Makes DAF Giving Easy

by Teresa Raetz | Jan 26, 2026 | Uncategorized

Nobody ever said fundraising for your nonprofit was effortless, but there are a few things you can do to make it easier that are cheap and don’t require a lot of time or expertise. Here’s one of them: Adding a page on your website that removes friction for...

What it’s Like to Work with a Grant Writer (and Why You Want a Wizard, Not a Magician)

by Teresa Raetz | Jan 24, 2026 | Uncategorized

Everyone thinks they’re busy, but nonprofit leaders are busy. If you’re running programs, managing staff, working with a board, and putting out the occasional fire, there is very little time left for the research, subject matter expertise, and deep focus that grant...

Are Donor Advised Funds the Keanu Reeves of Philanthropy? 

by Teresa Raetz | Nov 12, 2025 | Uncategorized

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) have a mysterious reputation. They don’t often appear in traditional grant databases, they aren’t technically grants, and nonprofits often don’t know how to find them. They stay quiet, give generously, then disappear again. Does that make...

The “You Have to Spend Money to Make Money” Dilemma: How Small Nonprofits Can Fund Professional Grant Services 

by Teresa Raetz | Sep 30, 2025 | Uncategorized

Most leaders of smaller nonprofits experience a classic “chicken and the egg” dilemma when it comes to grants. You know you need to bring on someone to specialize in developing and executing a grant strategy, but hiring a professional to research funders, write strong...