Thread Strategies

Thread is proud to announce our new partnership with the CSNK2A1 Foundation.

This nonprofit is dedicated to finding a cure for Okur-Chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome (OCNDS), a rare genetic disorder identified in 2016 that impacts development and neurological function. The Foundation supports research, connects
the OCNDS community, and strengthens the patient voice.
We're thrilled to partner with CSNK2A1 Foundation to develop a fundraising strategy that will support the organization in advancing research and making meaningful change in the lives of individuals affected by OCNDS.

Learn more: https://www.csnk2a1foundation.org/

Is AI actually useful for grant writing, or just hype?

We asked Kathy Crutcher, Founder and Executive Director of Shout Mouse Press, to share what she's learned from using AI tools on her small nonprofit team, and her take is refreshingly honest.

The biggest win? Adapting language to fit ever-changing word and character limits. The biggest caution? AI struggles with nuanced program data, and a human who knows your programs, funders, and voice always needs to lead the charge.

As Kathy put it, think of AI as a drafting assistant, not a final author.

Read the full Q&A in the Thread Journal: https://www.threadstrategies.com/thread-journal/aiingrantwriting

Are your grant proposals focused on the right things? 🔍

Thread Strategies Principal Liz Siddle breaks down one of the most common mistakes in grant writing: spending too much time making the case for your cause and not enough time showing how your work fits within a foundation's strategy.

Read her latest in the Thread Journal: https://www.threadstrategies.com/thread-journal/answer-these-questions-to-craft-a-compelling-grant-proposal