Faith-based justice organizations engage in a wide variety of work to make the world a better place for everyone to live. Climate change, conflict transformation, economic and social challenges – a long list. Do they share a common mission in the midst of their diversity? If so, what might that be? As I understand the term, “faith-based” includes people of any spiritual or religious tradition and “justice” includes organizations committed to practices of compassion, healing

#3 in series of 3 (others are (1) how do you fund your dream and (2) from dream to project) We are finally at the phase of the project too many people begin with. Writing a successful proposal requires taking those first four steps before the actual proposal writing begins. It’s possible, of course, to sketch out a proposal around an idea and go back to collect data and plan the details of the project. We can also create a draft proposal and then go to the grantseeking platfo

#2 in series of 3 - Others are (1) how do you fund your dream and (3) from project to funding Many people dream big and have ideas of what they want to do. Turning those dreams and ideas into a specific project with essential funds to make it a reality can be challenging. Often the process requires time and knowledge that the organization’s staff does not have. A grant writer can facilitate that process in consultation with key staff and leaders. The first part of the proce

#1 in series of 3 (Others are from dream to project and from project to funding) In the world of working for justice and peace, securing funding can be a daunting task for organizations striving to make a difference. Many nonprofits face challenges in articulating their missions and demonstrating their impact effectively. This is where collaborating with a grant writer comes into play, transforming the landscape of justice by empowering these organizations to secure the fundi