Nonprofit Management Blog
Am I Ready to Apply for Grants? A Nonprofit Self-Assessment
“Are we ready to apply for grants?” This is one of the least common questions I hear from nonprofit leaders – but it’s often the most important one.
More frequently, leaders come to me after they’ve already started applying. They’re frustrated by repeated rejections, confused about what funders are looking for, or wondering why their organization isn’t competitive despite doing meaningful work in the community.
Applying the “Snowflake Method” for Writing Fiction to Grant Applications
The Snowflake Method, created by Randy Ingermanson for writing fiction, involves a structured, step-by-step approach to developing a novel. It starts with a simple one-sentence summary and gradually expands into a detailed outline, involving various stages of plotting and character development. This method emphasizes a gradual build-up from a simple core idea to a complex structure, similar to the formation of a snowflake. It's a highly organized method that allows writers to thoroughly develop their story and characters before starting the writing process.