Entering the world of Ghost Writer a few months ago, I had minimal experience in the world of grant writing. I have been working with nonprofits for over 10 years but was usually tasked with responsibilities outside of grants. As is the case with most things in life, I quickly realized that there was a lot to learn and that some of the assumptions I held about the process turned out to be wildly incorrect. Instead of being embarrassed by my ignorance, I’m going to lean into i

In today’s virtual world, it’s so easy to orient new board members. You just point them to your website, and if you use Dropbox, Google Docs, or a similar application, you give them access and the secret password. Now they can study the organization’s history, policies, and other relevant documents at their convenience, and come to board meetings with a solid understanding of who you are and how you operate. Right? Well, maybe. But probably not. Even new board members with th