Now that 2026 is underway, the contours of the grants landscape are becoming clearer. Here are five grant funding trends we’re watching closely this year. 1. Public funding uncertainty continues to influence foundation strategy. Ongoing volatility in federal and state funding remains a defining backdrop for philanthropic decision-making in 2026. Budget negotiations, shifting political priorities, and changes to public programs all ripple outward, especially forContinue reading “Five Grant Funding Trends Nonprofits Should Watch in 2026”
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Five Mindfulness Practices for Nonprofit Teams During Year-End Stress
December in the nonprofit world is its own kind of marathon. End-of-year fundraising deadlines, donor stewardship, program reporting, grant submissions—all while navigating holiday obligations, family gatherings, travel, and the emotional weight this season can bring. At Three Notch’d Nonprofit Solutions, we see how much heart and hustle nonprofit teams put into their work, especially duringContinue reading “Five Mindfulness Practices for Nonprofit Teams During Year-End Stress”
Want to Win Over Funders? Start Before You Walk in the Room
Landing a meeting with a prospective funder is exciting—and often nerve-wracking. Whether you’re sitting down with a foundation program officer, a corporate giving manager, or an individual donor, the preparation you do beforehand can make or break your chances of securing support. These days, nonprofits are facing a more competitive funding landscape, with more requests coming to fundersContinue reading “Want to Win Over Funders? Start Before You Walk in the Room “
The Funding Season Has Changed—Is Your Grant Language Ready?
Over the past several months, Three Notch’d has been talking a lot with our clients about language—specifically, how the political landscape might affect their grant applications and organizational communications. It’s a conversation happening in nonprofit boardrooms across the country, often in hushed tones and with genuine uncertainty about how to proceed. “Should we change howContinue reading “The Funding Season Has Changed—Is Your Grant Language Ready?”
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”
Mission As True North: Navigating Uncertain Times
The nonprofit sector is facing one of its most challenging periods in recent memory. Federal funding cuts, political uncertainty, and a growing climate of fear have created a perfect storm that threatens the stability of organizations across the country. Yet, even in these difficult times, there are pathways forward, and they begin with focusing onContinue reading “Mission As True North: Navigating Uncertain Times”
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