Explore practical tips, real stories, and expert perspectives on fundraising, grant writing, and donor engagement. Each post is designed to help your organization build stronger strategies, raise more funds, and create lasting impact.

Advocacy isn’t just the loud moments — it’s the steady, everyday work that starts with acceptance and grows into change. In this post, we explore how advocacy shapes communities, prevents crises, and turns one voice into impact.

What happens when your heart’s in the work, but your capacity is maxed and the pressure keeps climbing? This guest feature explores what grant writers really face—and how to stay ethical without burning out.

Sometimes projects get funded by someone else, or priorities shift—and you're left holding a donation intended for something that no longer needs it. Do you have to send it back? Not usually. Here's how one email can turn a potential problem into a stewardship win.

Bill C-5 threatens environmental protections, Indigenous rights, and democratic processes—while claiming to be “streamlining” progress. This post breaks down what the new law actually does, why it should concern every non-profit, and how you can advocate back.

What happens when AI gets the math right but misses the meaning? This real-life moment reminds us why human instinct, ethics, and accountability still matter in fundraising — even when working with AI.

A real-world roadmap for building sustainable, clear, and achievable fundraising strategies—complete with budgeting, timelines, revenue stream planning, and the clarity your organization needs to stop scrambling and start growing.

Clear, actionable tips to help you write stronger, more fundable grant proposals—whether you're brand new or refining your craft.

Grants aren’t just about funding—they can boost credibility, grow partnerships, and strengthen your organization’s future.

Many orgs want funding without the effort. Here's why fundraising deserves the same respect as programs or operations.

Don’t jump straight into fundraising—this 6-step guide helps you build the foundation most nonprofits skip (and regret).

You hit submit… now what? This blog demystifies the grant review process and what funders actually look for.

Not all nonprofits are charities. Learn the key differences, and why structure impacts strategy, sustainability, and funding.

A raw and honest origin story. Advocate Fundraising wasn’t born from ease—it was built to change how the sector operates.

Nichole, our Founder, reflects on decades of advocacy and fundraising work across 59 countries—and the stories that shaped the journey.

Being values-driven comes at a cost. If your advocacy meets resistance, this blog explains why—and why you must keep going.

Starting small doesn’t mean thinking small. This post offers simple, practical ways to fundraise without overwhelm.

A call to action for real change. Why the sector deserves structural investment—not just praise—and how we get there.

How to know when a partnership isn’t serving you—and why walking away is sometimes the most ethical, strategic move.

Learn why Advocate Fundraising rejects commission-based models, and what a transparent, ethical pricing approach looks like.