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Johnson I.

pro

• Jan 30

Most grant rejections have nothing to do with your mission.

They happen because: • The grant wasn’t a true eligibility match • The proposal didn’t follow funder language • The budget didn’t align with the narrative • One compliance detail was missed

I help nonprofits and small businesses avoid these mistakes by handling grant research, funding strategy, and full proposal writing, so you apply only to grants you actually qualify for.

If you’re tired of guessing and want a clear funding path, let’s talk.

#GrantWriting #NonprofitFunding #SmallBusinessGrants #FundingSupport #GrantResearch #ContraFreelance

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Sabrina Polanco

max

• Mar 7

What if case studies felt more like campaigns instead of just mockups?

I’ve been playing with some quick concepts using Kittl, and I’m honestly really impressed.

I’m using Flows to generate visuals and turn them into little motion moments, which makes the work feel more like a brand world instead of static slides.

Still experimenting, but reeeeally excited to try this with some of my client work.

Have you tried Kittl yet? Any tips or ideas for what I should experiment with next?

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Pratham Aasnani

• Mar 7

Uploading new case study: Remobrush - Kickstarter Landing Page Redesign - View case studies

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Brandon Del Rosario

pro

• Mar 7

Love it and super well presented. Why did you use to create the video?

Ryan Beech

• Mar 7

The 3 Mistakes Pre-Seed Founders Make When Looking for Funding

I've watched hundreds of early-stage founders try to raise their first round. Most of them waste months doing things that don't work.

Here are the 3 biggest mistakes — and what to do instead:

Mistake 1: Spraying and praying on LinkedIn or emails.

Mistake 2: Ignoring grants and non-dilutive funding

Mistake 3: Starting outreach too late

The common thread? Most founders fail at fundraising because they lack the right data. They don't know which investors to target, which grants they qualify for, or when to start.