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/

Thread Strategies is proud to announce our new partnership with Faith in the Valley!

This powerful, multi-faith and multi-racial grassroots organization unites over 100,000 families across California's Central Valley in Fresno, Kern, Merced, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin Counties to advance racial, economic, and environmental justice. Led by volunteer leaders who are directly impacted by equity issues, Faith in the Valley builds community power through civic engagement, leadership development, and collective action rooted in faith.

We're honored to partner with Faith in the Valley to strengthen their fundraising capacity, amplify the voices of communities who deserve to be heard, and deepen their impact across the Central Valley and beyond.

Learn more: www.faithinthevalley.org

Thread Strategies is proud to announce our new partnership with Fortitude! 🤝

This inspiring nonprofit equips young adults, many of whom have faced barriers in traditional education, with the hands-on construction skills and life mastery tools they need to build stable, successful careers. Through their signature Build program, Fortitude combines technical training with education in communication, financial literacy, and professional development.

We're thrilled to partner with Fortitude Careers to develop a robust fundraising strategy that will strengthen their capacity to serve more opportunity youth and deepen their impact in the Bay Area and beyond.

Learn more: www.fortitudecareers.org

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we want to recognize the incredible organizations advancing this work every single day. 💚

At Thread Strategies, we’re proud to partner with nonprofits and organizations championing mental wellness—from direct service providers caring for individuals and families to advocacy organizations breaking down stigma and expanding access to care.

This work is not easy. It is relentless, essential, and deeply human. This month (and every month), we celebrate your impact and are honored to support your mission.

To our partners in the mental health space: thank you for showing up for your communities with such dedication and heart. You make the world better through the work you do.

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

Do you know what foundations are actually looking for in a grant proposal? 🔍

We're six days away! Join us for Thread's FREE webinar on May 12, 2026, at 1 PM ET to find out.

We're breaking down the key questions every successful proposal must answer — from clarifying your theory of change to aligning with funder priorities. Whether you're new to grants or looking to strengthen your approach, this practical session is built for you.

🗓️ May 12, 2026 | 1 PM ET | FREE
👉 Register today — https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AjpWKo8XTKaUErJVnNmGPA

Also, the recording of this event will be made available to registrants if they are unable to join the live webinar.

Big news for nonprofits in the DMV: a new universal charitable tax deduction means your donors don't have to itemize to get a tax benefit for giving. Spur Local is channeling that momentum into the Everyday Giving Pledge, which is a simple commitment to give more than last year, with at least half staying local.

At Thread Strategies, we believe this kind of broad-based community giving is exactly what sustains the organizations doing the most important work. Share this with your donors, your board, and your network.

Take the pledge 👉 everydaygivingpledge.org