<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Bloom Grant Consulting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bloom Grant Consulting is a boutique grant writing agency that builds nonprofit grant programs to be more like fireweed: grounded,]]></description><link>https://www.bloomgrant.consulting/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:11:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.bloomgrant.consulting/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Talking to Funders Without Fear: A Practical Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Talking to someone in a position of power can feel intimidating, even for experienced leaders. And yet, as a fundraiser, you already know this truth: communication matters.]]></description><link>https://www.bloomgrant.consulting/post/talking-to-funders-without-fear-a-practical-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698569e5e14322a9a91065ce</guid><category><![CDATA[Cultivation]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:42:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c33ca6_d555b94bdf904a31947d976fafcf9255~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquee Kurdas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Transactional to Trust-Based: How Nonprofits Build Funding Partnerships That Last]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Bloom Grant Consulting, we see a clear difference between organizations that feel stuck in this cycle and those that move toward long-term, trust-based funding. The difference isn’t size, polish, or prestige. It’s how they show up in relationship.]]></description><link>https://www.bloomgrant.consulting/post/from-transactional-to-trust-based-how-nonprofits-build-funding-partnerships-that-last</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69856b95e14322a9a9106961</guid><category><![CDATA[Cultivation]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Sustainability]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:40:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c33ca6_747c1aa76a1b43e9be903a31f8386318~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquee Kurdas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Ask for More Funding Without Burning Bridges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asking for more funding is rarely a sign of poor planning. More often, it’s a sign that the work is working. Demand grows. Outcomes improve. The organization matures beyond what the original grant was designed to support. At that point, continued impact requires deeper investment, not tighter stretching. In strong relationships, this is a natural next conversation.]]></description><link>https://www.bloomgrant.consulting/post/how-to-ask-for-more-funding-without-burning-bridges</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69856cc97004b37905507828</guid><category><![CDATA[Cultivation]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:39:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c33ca6_2c7aa5ee7c3a4818a32fd12bb1da8168~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquee Kurdas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Build Strong Financial Systems for Grants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strong financial systems ensure that every dollar is tracked, reported accurately, and used to maximize impact. They also protect your organization by supporting compliance, transparency, and long-term sustainability. Below is a simple, practical step-by-step guide for nonprofits just getting started—or looking to strengthen what they already have.]]></description><link>https://www.bloomgrant.consulting/post/how-to-build-strong-financial-systems-for-grants</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69829e3c889819a51f085a44</guid><category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Sustainability]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:34:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c33ca6_3be032f5f4794148bd2137bf0cc9e4b5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquee Kurdas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Common Financial Mistakes Nonprofits Make with Grants (and How to Avoid Them)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Managing grants is exciting, but even experienced nonprofits sometimes stumble when it comes to financial management. A single misstep can create unnecessary stress, impact reporting, or even jeopardize future funding. The good news? Many mistakes are preventable with awareness, clear processes, and simple systems. Here are the five most common pitfalls and how your organization can avoid them. 1. Mixing Grant Funds with General Operating Money The Mistake:  Treating all funds as one pool,...]]></description><link>https://www.bloomgrant.consulting/post/5-common-financial-mistakes-nonprofits-make-with-grants-and-how-to-avoid-them</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69829f29b3cad227932e959c</guid><category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Sustainability]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:29:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c33ca6_e4f661f9fc3649c69e723f99d0630667~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquee Kurdas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Every Nonprofit Needs Strong Financial Systems for Grants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Without clear, reliable financial systems, tracking grant funds can quickly become stressful and overwhelming. ]]></description><link>https://www.bloomgrant.consulting/post/why-every-nonprofit-needs-strong-financial-systems-for-grants</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69829d7c322c09b8312d75ae</guid><category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Sustainability]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:58:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c33ca6_4f08b246bb5c4166a22832dbf396d17c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquee Kurdas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask Jacquee: Do you help with prospect research? [Video]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jacquee provides insights on prospect research and how we build prospect lists for nonprofit organizations.]]></description><link>https://www.bloomgrant.consulting/post/ask-jacquee-do-you-help-with-prospect-research-video</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d85662b3438e80a03e6577</guid><category><![CDATA[Prospect Research]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:00:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1eeeca_018d2abbc8084425af257db125312322~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquee Kurdas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask Jacquee: What is your grant writing success rate? [Video]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how grant writing success rates vary based on organizational strength and preparedness. ]]></description><link>https://www.bloomgrant.consulting/post/ask-jacquee-what-is-your-grant-writing-success-rate-video</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d857babee3464c95b955c7</guid><category><![CDATA[Grant Writing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Work With Us]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:00:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1eeeca_f7fe735a5e4a49eea09b4b47a6ac9cfe~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquee Kurdas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Nonprofits Can Approach Banks for Community Impact Funding: CSR and CRA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how your nonprofit can approach banks for community impact funding. ]]></description><link>https://www.bloomgrant.consulting/post/how-nonprofits-can-approach-banks-for-community-impact-funding-csr-and-cra</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c3141e9995223261976f86</guid><category><![CDATA[Cultivation]]></category><category><![CDATA[Prospect Research]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:58:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1eeeca_4a8fe4e2c14a4bddb2d479a7d2ef2cb3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquee Kurdas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Navigate Corporate Websites to Find Grant Opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[A practical guide to help you navigate corporate websites to identify corporate grant opportunities. ]]></description><link>https://www.bloomgrant.consulting/post/how-to-navigate-corporate-websites-to-find-grant-opportunities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c314ad375b48ad52e66916</guid><category><![CDATA[Prospect Research]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:58:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1eeeca_10c31a6440b04ca7951cd4983fe6199d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquee Kurdas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Tips to Help Your Nonprofit Secure Corporate Grants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover how corporate grants can become a reliable and impactful funding source for your nonprofit.]]></description><link>https://www.bloomgrant.consulting/post/7-tips-to-help-your-nonprofit-secure-corporate-grants</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c31278375b48ad52e662be</guid><category><![CDATA[Grant Writing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Sustainability]]></category><category><![CDATA[Prospect Research]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:58:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1eeeca_6397e3ab77aa4283b4259fdd64ab12a7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquee Kurdas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask Jacquee: What is cultivation? [Video]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jacquee shares the importance of cultivation and building relationships with prospective funders. ]]></description><link>https://www.bloomgrant.consulting/post/ask-jacquee-what-is-cultivation-video</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d856c89d971fb8326937cc</guid><category><![CDATA[Cultivation]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:47:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1eeeca_ba022aad02044934a42283c43cdc6c6e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquee Kurdas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask Jacquee: What are the elements of a needs statement? 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