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Focusing on the Grants that Matter Most
Many nonprofits feel pressure to pursue every available grant, which can be overwhelming and counterproductive. When we’re chasing dollars, strategy and quality suffer. Instead, a well-designed grant screening tool helps your organization invest its limited resources where they can make the greatest impact. Why Build a Screening Tool? Grant opportunities vary widely in fit, likelihood, and return on investment. A structured screening process allows you to: Save time by quickl

Kristin Raack
Apr 143 min read


Curiosity as a Superpower
#LearnGrants Online Summit March 7, 2025 Presenter: Kristin Raack Raack, CFRE, GPC At the #LearnGrants Online Summit , Kristin Raack...

Kristin Raack
Mar 7, 20251 min read


Unlock Your Grant Potential: Preparing for Transformational Funding Success
In 2023, grants made up a larger share of philanthropic support than ever before, according to Giving USA. No matter where your...

Kristin Raack
Oct 10, 20243 min read


Showcasing Impact: A Guide to Data Collection and Reporting to Grant Funders
Foundant Thursday, June 27 | 9 am PT / 12 pm ET (90 minutes) Kristin Raack, CFRE, GPC facilitated this interactive Foundant webinar that...

Kristin Raack
Jun 10, 20241 min read


When 1+1+1=5: Grant Partnerships for the Greater Good
Kristin Raack, Principal at AltruNext, was recently featured as a guest author about maximizing the impact of grant partnerships. The...

Kristin Raack
May 6, 20243 min read


Myths vs. Realities in the World of Grant Funding
Nearly every fundraising professional has been asked by a well-meaning colleague or board member: “Can’t you just write a grant for...

Kristin Raack
Feb 22, 20242 min read


The Dream of a Four-Course Meal: The Recipe for Grants Success
All too often, grant proposal planning resembles how I make soup: pull leftovers out of the fridge, throw most of them in a pot, simmer...

Kristin Raack
Jul 27, 20222 min read
All Systems Go! Preparing Your Organization for Grant Management
Grant Professionals Association - Chicago Area Chapter Conference April 29, 2022 Time TBD In-Person! @ Harold Washington Library Center,...

Kristin Raack
Apr 8, 20221 min read


How to Leverage Institutional Giving to Your Advantage
While donations from individuals make up the majority of philanthropic giving in the United States (69% in 2019 and 79% if bequests are...

Kristin Raack
Sep 16, 20202 min read
Planning to Succeed: How to Leverage Strategic Planning Tools in your Grants Office
August 20, 2020, 1pm CST Grant Professionals Association Webinar Presenter: Kristin Raack Strategic planning is often associated with a...

Kristin Raack
Aug 20, 20201 min read
Navigating the Federal Grant Landscape (Without Losing Your Mind)
Grant Professionals Association - Annual Conference Breakout Session November 8-11, 2017 San Diego, CA Presenter: Kristin Raack

Kristin Raack
Nov 8, 20171 min read
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