by Rhonda Cook Fossett | Sep 28, 2025 | grants, nonprofits, strategy
In my last post, I talked about why North Carolina nonprofits should pay close attention to Governor Josh Stein’s appeal for more disaster aid after Hurricane Helene. This deeper dive looks at what the recovery process usually looks like, and why nonprofits need to...
by Rhonda Cook Fossett | Sep 28, 2025 | grants, nonprofits, strategy
If your organization works in community recovery, affordable housing, or small business support, it’s important to continue paying attention to relief funding. Governor Josh Stein has asked Washington not only to release the $5.2 billion already allocated for...
by Rhonda Cook Fossett | Sep 21, 2025 | strategy, trends, uplifting voices
As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, philanthropy is making a landmark statement about the role of civic learning in sustaining democracy. This week, the nonprofit More Perfect announced over $56 million in new commitments from the Carnegie...
by Rhonda Cook Fossett | Feb 27, 2025 | grants, nonprofits, strategy
In times of uncertainty, when policies shift and funding landscapes change, the questions that keep many awake at night often revolve around basic needs: healthcare, education, human services, and the nonprofit organizations that support them. Will the programs that...
by Rhonda Cook Fossett | Jul 27, 2024 | grants, nonprofits, strategy
Securing grant funding can unlock new opportunities for growth and community impact. However, a successful grant pursuit goes beyond having a promising idea—it requires a solid organizational foundation, strategic planning, and effective systems to manage increased...
