The Nonprofit Identity Crisis: Stop Running Your Organization Like a Hustle

The Nonprofit Identity Crisis: Stop Running Your Organization Like a Hustle

The Nonprofit Identity Crisis: Stop Running Your Organization Like a HustleWillie Finklin, CFRE, The Grant GOAT
Published on: 16/05/2025

You didn’t start your nonprofit to chase your tail. You started it to create impact. But somewhere along the way, the boundaries blurred. The mission turned into a constant hustle. And now, it’s hard to tell where your life ends and your organization begins.

Nonprofit SuccessNonprofit Management and Leadership
How Much Should You Pay a Grant Writer? Breaking Down the Real Costs

How Much Should You Pay a Grant Writer? Breaking Down the Real Costs

How Much Should You Pay a Grant Writer? Breaking Down the Real CostsWillie Finklin, CFRE, The Grant GOAT
Published on: 16/05/2025

You’ve got a powerful mission, a program ready to launch, and a list of potential grants. But here’s the question that stops many nonprofit founders in their tracks: “How much does it actually cost to hire a grant writer?"

Nonprofit SuccessNonprofit Management and LeadershipGrant Writing and Proposal Development
The Burnout Trap: Why Nonprofit Founders Need Boundaries, Not Just Passion

The Burnout Trap: Why Nonprofit Founders Need Boundaries, Not Just Passion

The Burnout Trap: Why Nonprofit Founders Need Boundaries, Not Just PassionWillie Finklin, CFRE, The Grant GOAT
Published on: 09/05/2025

When you started your nonprofit, you were driven by purpose. You saw a gap, a need, a crisis—and you decided you wouldn’t wait for someone else to fix it.

Nonprofit SuccessNonprofit Management and Leadership
Programs That Prove Your Purpose: How to Design Services Funders Can Believe In

Programs That Prove Your Purpose: How to Design Services Funders Can Believe In

Programs That Prove Your Purpose: How to Design Services Funders Can Believe InWillie Finklin, CFRE, The Grant GOAT
Published on: 02/05/2025

You didn’t wait for permission. You jumped in. You fed families. You mentored youth. You showed up where others stayed silent.

Nonprofit SuccessNonprofit Management and LeadershipOrganizational Systems and Efficiency