Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this special episode, Tim and Mary sit down with Joy Maxwell, grant professional and founder of Ark Advising, LLC. Since 2019, Ark Advising has been partnering with under-resourced organizations to provide the full range of grant services – readiness, research, writing, and administration. We'll explore: The story of Ark Advising - Empowering organizations to advance their missions Laying the foundation of grant-readiness Strategic Planning Program Development Financial Management Governance & Leadership Organizational Capacity Communication & Storytelling When to consider grants for your organization The importance of relationship and connections in your community Are you mentally ready for the grant process? - Reading the fine print Joy's passion for partnership For more information about Ark Advising, visit https://arkadvising.com/ Connect with Joy on LinkedIn  For more information about Nonprofit Academy, visit http://startandgrowyournonprofit.com/. To contact Tim, email [email protected]. To contact Mary, email [email protected].