Current and potential MGL clients often ask me, “If we are selected, how long will it take to get the grant money?” I can empathize with their impatience and frustration, especially after completing such a long application preparation process. They
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced updates to the minimum salary for salary-exempt employees. This change affects nonprofit organizations by increasing the overall budget for staff salaries. This change comes at a time when nonprofits
We love helping our clients win grants! When one of our clients attains a top-level grant after a highly competitive process, we celebrate! (My celebration of choice is Waffle Fries and an Arnold Palmer). Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS)
A grant writer is important. According to the IRS, there are nearly 1.5 million tax-exempt nonprofits in the United States, and they all need money. Many of these nonprofits do incredibly important work, helping people and supporting causes that desperately
Everyone has been affected by the last several years of rising inflation, from everyday workers to large charitable organizations. Inflation is also affecting grant trends. No matter what you may have heard, people are still giving! However, as is the
We have been in the grant writing business for a long time, and one important shift we have seen over the last several years has been that funders are requiring more data from more nonprofits. Common questions in a grant
It is true that most foundation grant opportunities are highly competitive. Knowing you face a lot of competition may leave you wondering, how do you make your grant application perfect? Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates has worked with nonprofits of
It is no secret that nonprofits must rely on a variety of funding sources to sustain their work. Funding can come from program revenue, federal funds, and individual donors, just to name a few. Foundation funding is also a key
Nonprofits have a tough job—they have to identify a distinct need in their service area, find a unique way to address that need, and then obtain the resources required to provide meaningful services. Foundations that provide grant dollars also have
