Guides

How to find grants that fit, what most applications ask for, and how to write a proposal a funder can say yes to.

How to figure out what your board needs, where to find good candidates, and how to bring new members on so they stay engaged.

A week-by-week plan for GivingTuesday and the December giving season: one goal, a few emails and posts, and a donate page that is ready for the rush.

The two short lines that decide whether people click your nonprofit in Google results, with simple formulas and examples.

What alt text is, why it matters for people using screen readers and for Google, and how to write it for photos, logos and buttons.

Why speed matters for donations, how to check it for free, and the usual fixes: smaller images, fewer plugins and caching.

Why an email list is the cheapest way to keep donors and volunteers close, what to send, how often, and the rules to follow.

A plain overview of the IRS short-form application for 501(c)(3) status, who can use it, and what to have ready before you file.

Where to post volunteer roles, how to write a role people want to say yes to, and how to keep new volunteers coming back.

A step-by-step guide to picking a donation platform, placing the button where people look for it, and making sure the gift actually goes through.