Bailey BridgewaterDec 31, 20215 minBudgeting For Your GrantWhen you're dreaming up a new project, it can be hard to estimate how much money you'll need/want to ask for to get it rolling. It can be...
Bailey BridgewaterDec 28, 20214 minHolidays a Ways AwayImage: The Christmas Markets in Paris I've traveled over Christmas and New Years every year for the past 10 years, with the exception of...
Bailey BridgewaterDec 24, 20213 min10 Documents to Gather Before Writing Your Grant ProposalRiveting topic, right? No, it's not a sexy conversation to have, but it's important to understand what documents you're likely to need as...
Bailey BridgewaterDec 23, 20215 minThe Good, The Bad, and the Horses: Lexington as a Place to Live TemporarilyImage: The Kentucky Castle is a perfect representation of Lexington's wealth Lexington, Kentucky actually wasn't meant to be the first...
Bailey BridgewaterDec 21, 20215 minWhat's a Logic Model and Why Should I Care?People tend to assume that the most important document in a grant application is the budget. That's not true. So what is the single most...
Bailey BridgewaterDec 18, 20215 minPicking a Place to Call HomeWhen I'm on vacation, I'll stay almost anywhere - hostels, hotels, home stays, tents - it doesn't matter to me because I'm literally just...
Bailey BridgewaterDec 12, 20215 minProspecting for Grant Gold So, you're a non-profit with a brilliant project, big goals, and enthusiastic partners. Now you just need a funder that sees how much...
Bailey BridgewaterDec 11, 20214 minBut I'm Not on Vacation! I was texting with my sister the other day when I mentioned something about work. She responded with something to the effect of "but...
Bailey BridgewaterDec 10, 20215 minWhat does a grant writer do, anyway?The job title "grant writer" is actually kind of misleading. When you hire a grant writer, you're in fact getting a lot more than just...
Bailey BridgewaterDec 8, 20215 minThe Financial Leap into Nomads LandNobody likes to talk about money, but let's do it anyway, because for anyone who considers the leap to becoming a digital nomad, it's...
Bailey BridgewaterDec 7, 20212 minDoes 501(c)3 status REALLY matter?When they first contact me, a lot of clients will say something like "I have this business, and I want to eventually make it/add a...
Bailey BridgewaterDec 7, 20215 minWhat goes with youTraveling around the country while writing may sound glamorous, but let's talk about how the transition from owning a home to living with...
Bailey BridgewaterDec 6, 20212 minTaking the grants show on the roadIn November, 2021, I made a move that a lot of people would probably consider radical. I quit my stressful but secure university job,...