Melissa Schultz

Less Paperwork, More Partnership: Understanding Trust-Based Philanthropy

Hands joined together in a gesture of trust and support.

Have you noticed funders talking differently about their grants lately? Terms like “unrestricted giving,” “holistic support,” and “eliminating administrative burdens” are popping up in grant guidelines. What does it all mean? As a nonprofit professional, you know that the current funding landscape is uncertain, the way you describe your work is crucial, and connecting withContinue reading “Less Paperwork, More Partnership: Understanding Trust-Based Philanthropy”

The Em Dash, Oxford Comma, and Other Things that Keep Us Up at Night

It was the question that swept the Internet. Were em dashes—those “weird long dashes” beloved by English majors, grammar nerds, and copywriters alike—a clue that something had been written by AI? It’s no secret that generative AI seems to have a particular fondness for the em dash. But that’s likely because humans themselves love writingContinue reading “The Em Dash, Oxford Comma, and Other Things that Keep Us Up at Night”

Graphic Design on a Budget: Tips for Nonprofit Professionals

In the nonprofit world, every dollar counts. You know that professionally designed assets are crucial for outreach, connecting with funders, and sharing your mission…but affording a graphic designer might not be in the budget, especially in this moment of uncertainty. We’re here to help! Though it may seem daunting, even non-designers can create polished piecesContinue reading “Graphic Design on a Budget: Tips for Nonprofit Professionals”