Grants Are Grand, But They Don't Heat the Office

Grants Are Grand, But They Don't Heat the Office

Jan. 31, 2006

By Ann Fritschner

If you're in development at a newer nonprofit, you might hear your board members say, "Go write some grants; get that big money," as though writing a few proposals will make your fundraising as successful as that of an older, more established organization. This can be especially frustrating when you're penning appeal letters, sending out press releases, writing and mailing the newsletter, cleaning the bathrooms, and generally trying to keep your head above water.