Need funding but not sure where to start? Or you've tried a few things and nothing seems to be working? One of the things I've learned from working with businesses and nonprofits is that the answer isn't always finding another grant, donor, sponsor or funding opportunity. Sometimes you need to figure out why the things you've already tried aren't working. Sometimes you need to look at what you're trying to fund and whether you're ready to pursue that type of funding in the first place. And sometimes you just need someone to sit down with you, ask questions and help you figure out what actually makes sense for your situation. That's why I'm currently offering one-hour consulting calls for $25. You bring me the specific problem or decision you're working through. We'll spend the hour looking at what you're trying to accomplish, what you've already tried and what makes sense to focus on next. This is a working session, not a sales call. I'm offering the first 10 calls at $25, and I still have spots available. If you've been trying to figure something out and want another brain on it, you can book here: https://calendly.com/koconsultingstrategy/60minuteconsultingcallwithkara

A question I’ve been thinking about lately: How many organizations are struggling to secure funding not because the mission is weak, but because the positioning is still too broad or unclear for funders to quickly understand what they’re saying yes to? I’m seeing more and more situations where teams are: - pursuing multiple directions at once - applying before the core ask is fully clarified - trying to explain too many initiatives at the same time - or assuming the funding issue is “we just need more grants” …when the real issue may actually be strategic clarity first. Curious if others working in the nonprofit/funding space are seeing this too.

Let's be honest. A lot of you are stuck right now. Some of you have been applying for grants and… nothing. Radio silence. Or straight-up "no thanks." Others haven't even started because you're thinking, "What am I supposed to write? I have no idea what they want." Either way, you're stuck. And I get it. Here's the thing: It's usually not your fault. Funders look at what you submitted and can't clearly tell what you do or what you're asking for. They move on. So which one are you? 👉 Drop a 1 if you've been applying but not getting anywhere 👉 Drop a 2 if you haven't applied yet I'll tell you exactly what to fix first.

Most nonprofits don’t struggle because funding isn’t available. They struggle because: - their numbers don’t align - their story isn’t clear - or they’re asking without strategy I’ve seen this over and over again writing proposals. Curious, what’s been the hardest part for you so far:Finding grants, writing them, or actually getting approved?

Before submitting another application, pressure-test this: Can you clearly explain:what problem your program solves, how it solves it, and what outcome proves it worked. Most funding challenges aren’t about finding more grants. They’re about tightening this. Which part feels the least clear right now?