Resources

Free Tools for Nonprofit Leaders

  • A two-page reference guide covering revenue diversification, the ED's fundraising role, restricted versus unrestricted funding, the donor cultivation cycle, and a curated list of RI funders and national grant databases. Designed to be kept on your desk, not filed away. [Download the guide]

  • A mini-session of Brown Catalyst Consulting's 90-minute workshop for nonprofit leaders. This session walks through how to define the problem you need to solve, what belongs in a strong statement of work, and how to set up a consultant engagement so the work holds after the engagement ends. [Watch the video]

  • Before you invest time in an application, it's worth knowing whether your organization is positioned to compete. This checklist walks you through six areas, from financial health to organizational capacity, so you can see clearly what's in place and where to focus your energy before the next deadline. (Download the PDF)

  • Strategic planning works best when the organization arrives prepared. This guide outlines what to gather, who needs to be involved, and what to expect from a co-designed process — including the reflection questions worth sitting with before the work begins. (Download the PDF)

Guides and tools for the nonprofit leader who is ready to build something that holds.