When Nonprofits Aren’t Grant-Ready: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
Grant Writer’s Growth Path Series – Book Two
You started volunteering as a grant writer to gain experience—but instead of wins, you’ve run headfirst into nonprofits that aren’t prepared. Missing budgets. No data. Unclear programs.
Discouraging? Yes. A waste of time? Absolutely not.
In When Nonprofits Aren’t Grant-Ready: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities, Alesha Mathis shows you how to reframe “failures” as training. With warmth and candor, she shares how to:
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Recognize hidden lessons in messy volunteer projects.
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Turn frustrating gaps into reusable tools, templates, and systems.
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Expand your skills beyond proposals into strategy and consulting.
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Build a portfolio that proves your value—even before your first win.
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Protect your boundaries so you can keep growing without burning out.
This is more than encouragement—it’s a roadmap. If you’re a new grant writer, this book will help you see the truth: the struggles you face today are shaping you into the professional you’ll become tomorrow.