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One of the criteria that funders use to evaluate an applicant for a grant is whether the organization has community support. Community support can be defined in a number of ways, typically in the amount of in-kind (volunteer labor & materials, equipment, etc.) and financial...

Aaron recently helped a cat rescue in New Jersey to win a $53,000 unrestricted grant to support their rescue work. This highly effective group adopts-out over 500 shelter cats per year.

Happy new year! Do your 2016 goals include growing your organization? If so, the first thought that may have entered your mind pertains to money — ‘… money … I will need lots and lots of money!’ While important, you will need more than money for your...

Just heard my client in Indiana (a school collaborative) won a $30k grant to upgrade their technology infrastructure. Psych!

For the second time in three years Aaron helped long time client Away We Go Transport, Inc. to win a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation through the “5310 Program.” These funds are available to agencies that provide accessible transportation services...

Claflin Medical Equipment was just awarded a $150,000 grant to start two non-traditional apprenticeship programs in the biomedical field. This was the culmination of a 6-month planning process, facilitated by Aaron, and funded by the Real Jobs RI initiative. As part of this...

The Patriot Brass Ensemble is a great example of social entrepreneur-ism.  The group fulfills its mission of improving the quality of life for Veterans and Military Families through musical programs and services. At the core of their values is the belief that every member of the...

Congratulations to my Client, Dr. Michael Lissack. The article that I assisted him with has been accepted for publication in a prestigious philosophy journal.  Read it here — Second Order Science: Putting the Metaphysics Back Into the Practice of Science. This provocative...

If you are like me, you are probably compelled to give to your local food bank as a result of an emotional appeal. The organization will tell a story about a family in your community who, despite working very hard, still must make a choice between heat and food. This is a...