top of page
Search
All Posts


Turning Partnerships into Long-Term Impact—And Real-World Wins
Securing a collaborative grant is a major win—but what sets truly sustainable partnerships apart is what happens after the funding...

Shanon Pettibone
Aug 91 min read


Building Strong Grant Collaborations—From Partner Discovery to Storytelling
It’s one thing to list a partner in your grant submission; it’s another to present a united, compelling vision that excites funders....

Shanon Pettibone
Aug 61 min read


Why Grantmakers Want to See Collaboration—And How to Start
In 2025, the grant landscape is changing: funders increasingly expect nonprofits to collaborate, not just compete. But why does...

Shanon Pettibone
Aug 31 min read


Harnessing the Power of Community: Why Rural Nonprofits Thrive Through Connection
Living and working in rural areas brings a unique perspective on what it means to build something lasting. Out here, the landscape is...

Shanon Pettibone
Jun 202 min read


The Benefits of Partnering with a Grant Contractor for Your Projects
Better Chances of Success: A seasoned grant writer brings experience and strategy to the table. They know how to craft a strong,...

Shanon Pettibone
Jun 162 min read


Ethical Grant Writing in Animal Welfare: Building Trust While Advancing Your Cause
1. Start With Honesty and Transparency Always present your organization’s needs, capabilities, and impact truthfully, with no...

Shanon Pettibone
Jun 142 min read


The True Cost of Compassion: Why Education and Funding Go Hand in Hand
It’s time we all recognize the true cost of compassion and make it a priority. Animal welfare is about saving lives, yes. But it’s also...

Shanon Pettibone
May 271 min read


Lead With Love: The Practical Foundation for Nonprofit Success (and a Better Life)
In the nonprofit world, we spend a lot of time focusing on strategy, fundraising, and measuring our impact. These are all very important,...

Shanon Pettibone
May 212 min read


The Importance of Humanizing Data: Making Your Numbers Matter for Any Organization
In today’s data-driven world, organizations of every type- nonprofit, corporate, educational, or governmental are collecting more...

Shanon Pettibone
May 192 min read


Thinking of Hiring a Grant Writer? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’ve ever tried writing a grant yourself, you know it’s not just about putting words on paper. It’s a super time-consuming process...

Shanon Pettibone
May 93 min read


Answering the Call of the Wild
A note to those spending too much time connected indoors Do you sometimes feel like your daily grind has you missing out on something?...

Shanon Pettibone
May 72 min read


The Future of Nonprofit Success: Strategy and Service, Hand in Hand
Nonprofits are built on heart, but heart alone isn’t enough to sustain a mission. The future of nonprofit success will belong to those...

Shanon Pettibone
Apr 291 min read


One Grant, Placed With Care, Can Change Everything
Not every grant has to be big to matter. Some very meaningful ones don’t come with press releases or huge checks. They don’t fund...

Shanon Pettibone
Apr 212 min read


Holding the Hope- We Get To Do This
Let’s be honest, nonprofit work is hard. The job is filled with intense emotions and significant demands, often lacking sufficient time...

Shanon Pettibone
Apr 162 min read


Your Mission Deserves a Village
A reminder for nonprofit leaders with full hearts and tired hands There’s something beautiful—and at times a bit heavy—about leading a...

Shanon Pettibone
Apr 142 min read


The Soul of the Ask-Your Story is the Reason
Every grant application begins with a blank page—behind that page lives your story. Not a spreadsheet. Not a checklist. A fire , sparked...

Shanon Pettibone
Apr 132 min read


The Quiet Power of Small Wins: What Rescue, Rewilding, and Rehearsal Have in Common
Big wins are flashy, but small wins are where the real magic happens. You know the ones I’m talking about. The foster home that says...

Shanon Pettibone
Apr 122 min read


Permission to Breathe: Reclaiming Your Power Through Stillness
In the nonprofit world, the grind is quiet but relentless.“One more thing” becomes your mantra. One more meeting. One more email. One...

Shanon Pettibone
Apr 82 min read


You Don’t Have to Save the World Alone: How Collaboration Builds Strength
There’s a quiet myth that floats around the nonprofit world—unspoken but deeply felt.That to do the most good, we have to carry the...

Shanon Pettibone
Apr 72 min read


Dear Animal Rescues: You’re Saving Lives—Now Let’s Fund the Mission
If you work in animal welfare, you know how hard it is to stretch every dollar. Whether you’re rescuing dogs, bottle-feeding kittens,...

Shanon Pettibone
Apr 63 min read
bottom of page
.png)