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Ethical Grant Writing & the Future of Nonprofit Funding with Rohit Mehta
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In this insightful episode of Agents of Nonprofit, I welcome Rohit Mehta, founder of Do Good Funding, to discuss the challenges nonprofits face in today’s funding landscape. Rohit exposes the flaws of commission-based grant writing, explains how his team brings transparency and long-term strategy to the process, and offers expert advice on navigating the current economic and political hurdles. The conversation also dives into the role of AI—both its pitfalls and potential—in the future of grant applications.
Topics We Cover:
- Rohit's "superhero origin story" and early introduction to fundraising
- The ethical problem with commission-based grant writing
- How Do Good Funding offers a transparent, hourly-rate model
- The current challenges in nonprofit funding (2025 economic & political climate)
- The growing wealth gap and its impact on charitable donations
- Why applying to ineligible grants wastes time and damages credibility
- How AI is both a risk and a resource in grant writing and prospecting
- Predictions for the future: AI-driven grant matchmaking and reduced need for traditional applications
To Learn More and Connect with Rohit:
Do Good Funding
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