Ghost Writer Blog

A candid letter to Main Street managers about working better with business owners, supporting downtown growth, and building stronger local economies.

Many of the beliefs we hear from board members, volunteers, and nonprofit leaders contain a grain of truth. But when those ideas go unchallenged, they can become myths that influence decision-making in ways that aren't always helpful. Let's put five common nonprofit myths to the test.

A Friends organization can help remove barriers around fundraising, grant eligibility, sponsorships, donor confidence, public understanding, or the ability to move quickly on specific initiatives. Learn how municipalities, libraries, parks, and community projects use Friends organizations groups to unlock funding, strengthen community support, and expand long-term impact.

Is your nonprofit board healthy and effective? Learn how to identify common governance red flags, strengthen board engagement, improve oversight, and build a stronger organization with this practical board health check.

Learn how nonprofits can adapt grant-writing strategies in a rapidly changing funding landscape. Discover practical reframing techniques, download our free language-shifting tool, and strengthen your funding approach.

If you are in nonprofit leadership and haven't received a Sam.gov renewal scam before, it is probably just a matter of time. We're here to set the record straight and ease your mind when they show up.

Learn how to create a sponsorship proposal that sponsors actually say yes to. Real advice from decision-makers + practical tips you can use today.

Struggling with messy mailing list? Here’s how to clean up your nonprofit donor data in 5 clear, doable steps — and start the new year with smarter, more focused fundraising.

Board service is often the most thankless volunteer role in the organization. It’s easy to forget, especially when the work feels urgent. But when board members feel seen and valued, they lean into the mission.

Executive Directors are burning out — fast. Here’s how your nonprofit board can offer real, meaningful support before it’s too late. Practical tips and heartfelt insight from real EDs.

Sent your appeal? Don’t stop now. Use this 3-step fundraising mailer follow-up plan to increase gifts, track results, and build real donor relationships.

Don’t let printing derail your next appeal. Learn nonprofit-friendly tips for formatting, file setup, and working with your mail house for a better fundraising mailer.

Struggling with under-performing fundraising mailers? Learn how customizing your message and design work together to capture attention and drive donor action.

Strong mailers don’t start at the printer. They start with a plan. From choosing the right format to setting a realistic timeline, asking the right questions now can make the difference between a mailer that sparks giving and one that misses the mark.

In this collaborative post, experts share how to use social media for nonprofits to grow support, build community, and tell stories that truly connect.

5 lessons that transformed the way I approach time and changed my life.

After helping nonprofits secure more than $10 million in funding, Ghost Writer shares 10 essential grant writing and fundraising lessons to help organizations build capacity, strengthen strategy, and win more grants.

Ghost Writer Receives Women-Owned Small Business Certifications

Planning a renovation or construction project? Learn the insurance, risk management, and project planning essentials every nonprofit, business, and historic preservation organization should know before breaking ground.

Historic preservation projects require more than passion—they require funding. Learn how nonprofits and cultural organizations can strengthen their grant strategies, improve competitiveness, and secure funding for historic restoration, renovation, and preservation projects.