How Stigma and Untreated Mental Illness Shaped My Father’s Life
Mental illness is a deeply personal and often misunderstood challenge that affects millions of individuals globally. In observance of...
The Hard Truth: Inequities in Grantwriting
Like many things in life, my journey as a grant writer has been filled with twists and turns. It all started in 2017, when I secured an...
DEIJ and Fundraising Are Inextricably Linked
The murder of George Floyd in 2020, and the uprisings that followed, promoted many nonprofit and philanthropic organizations across the...
The Influence of Mexican Migration
As a mentee with Tikkun Grant Advancement, I have had the opportunity to not only build a valuable skill in grant writing for...
Grants that Draw Blood
It is a lovely fall day in the Twin Cities back in the days of paper grant submissions. Emily, the Grant Manager, and the Senior Program...
What and when to capitalize – it’s not black and white
When referring to race, grammarians reached a general consensus after the murder of George Floyd to capitalize “Black,” but whether or...
Ethical Storytelling in Grant Writing
Why do we tell stories? Stories compel us to think deeper and see our world through different lenses. In grant writing, the ability to...
The 'Social in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Part 2
The ‘S’ in environmental, social and governance (ESG) introduces us to the theory that corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a way an...
The 'Social in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Where Are We?
If you google the term environmental, social and governance (ESG) you’ll find that you have a choice of more than 500 million references....
A Shift in Language: From Victimization and Exploitation to Amplify and Empower
In Summer 2020, I attended the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits’ ACTcon where Jana Shortal was the keynote speaker talking about...
Workplace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives - Authenticity or Acting Under Pressure?
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace is a top concern for many organizations. While it is refreshing that companies...
My Journey Into the Field of Grant Writing
Whenever I introduce myself, I get two of the same questions. “Where is your accent from?” and “What is grant writing anyway”? My first...
Struggle of a Marginalized Mentality
Hello Readers, Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Leanna Aldis, Grant Writer for Tikkun Grant Advancement. Our philosophy is...
Introducing the Tikkun Grant Advancement Blog
Hello, fellow social-justice seekers, development professionals, and non-profit leaders! I am excited to announce that Tikkun Grant...