Ken's Corner

Seven Habits of Unsuccessful Non-Profit Executives, Part 1

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a blog due to some health concerns.

The New Economy and Nonprofits

A few weeks ago a PSGA member wrote me an email suggesting that I write a blog post regarding the economy.

Overview of foundation giving

I just finished a thorough reading of the Foundation Center’s 2011 Foundation Growth and Giving Estimates report.

Watch out for those shortcuts

There is an interesting case involving a grant writer underway in Riverside, California this week.

Tough times for cultural organizations

In the past week we’ve heard bad news from two important cultural groups in our area.

Spending grant dollars

This posting is the result of a question posed to me by a blog reader.

The big WHY?

Over the years grant writers have occasionally asked me, What is it we do wrong? What is the most common mistake we should avoid?

Capital campaigns coming back

With the economy looking better I’m hearing from more organizations that they are looking at starting, or in some cases restarting, work towards major capital projects.

Ten Keys for New Grant Writers

Over the years I've developed several pieces of information for presentations. One document that has had an amazing life is my Ten Keys for New Grant Writers.

Operating support

Several people who were unable to attend the session on operating support at the last PSGA conference asked me to post some of the discussion on the blog.

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