The Nonprofit Leadership & Fundability Series: Volume 5 of 5 

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Programs, Not Ideas

How to Design Fundable Nonprofit Programs

by Dr. Annise Mabry

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Programs, Not Ideas: How to Design Fundable Nonprofit Programs is a practical guide for nonprofit leaders and consultants who need to move beyond general concepts and build programs that can be clearly understood, delivered, and supported. This resource explains how funders distinguish between ideas and structured programs, and what must be in place for a program to be considered fundable, including defined activities, target populations, and consistent delivery.

Rather than focusing on grant writing, this guide helps organizations strengthen the design of their work so it can be communicated effectively and supported over time. It is designed to support clarity, alignment, and program development before funding is pursued.

Funders don’t fund ideas. 
They fund programs that are clear, defined, and already working.

Format: Digital PDF download (Instant Access).