Did Your Nonprofit Lose Funding? 3 Things to Do Next

One of the most dreaded moments of being a nonprofit founder or social entrepreneur can be the moment you realize you're out of funding. Whether it was a grant that didn't come through or a fundraising strategy that never took off, it's a scary feeling. Funding, for businesses and nonprofits alike, is the fuel of your organization. So what will you do without it?

If you find yourself wrestling with this question, one of the most important things to do is to take a moment to pause. There's a difference between being scrappy and being impulsive in the next step you take. Make sure to be wise and strategic, even when you need to think on your feet.

Try these 3 tips to stay centered, grounded and focused as you kick your hustle into high gear to bring in funding for your organization.