Funding

The nonprofit landscape is shifting. Funding is more competitive, donor expectations are higher, and many organizations are stretched thin trying to maintain programs with limited staff and resources. If you’re heading into 2026 feeling overwhelmed, you are not alone — and you’re not failing. The organizations that will thrive in 2026 are not the ones hustling endlessly. They’re the ones that pivot toward focus and sustainability. Scaling back does not mean losing momentum —

Think grant writing is just about filling out forms? Think again. In this post, Jasmine Guest-Sanders of J Creative Consulting breaks down the three key things funders are actually looking for—clear impact, strong planning, and sustainability—and how you can show them you’re ready for investment.

Overwhelmed by grant searching? This post from Jasmine Guest-Sanders of J Creative Consulting shares simple, effective strategies from her Grant Search Toolkit to help busy nonprofits stay focused, organized, and fund-ready.