Wastyn & Associates

09/03/2026

Can nonprofits participate in Quad Cities Votes Together?

Yes! 501(c)(3) organizations can conduct nonpartisan voter registration and education. We'll provide the tools and guidance.

👉 Join the campaign today and receive free resources: www.afpquadcities.com/qc-votes

09/02/2026

✨ LAST CHANCE! ✨

Join us TODAY at 3:30pm for a great conversation on how to engage corporate donors to move your mission forward. Amy Jones of Royal Neighbors of America has worked on both sides of the table - as a solicitor and a donor - and will be there to guide our discussion and share what she has learned.

Only a few seats remain 👉 https://www.wastynassoc.com/upcoming-events/2026/9/2/wuw-engaging-corporate-donors

Learn the ins and outs of engaging corporate donors from Amy Jones, Director of Philanthropy at Royal Neighbors of America. Amy has worked on both sides of the table - as a solicitor and a donor - and will tell you the secrets to get corporations engaged and ways to decrease your likelihood of succe

09/01/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿? 🗳️

Quad Cities Votes Together is a regional, 100% nonpartisan campaign supported by area non-profits to make voter education, voter registration, and civic participation more accessible across the Quad Cities.

Over the coming months, we'll work together to equip trusted community organizations with resources they can share with the people they serve, including information about voter registration, the voting process, and how to participate in elections.

This campaign does not endorse or oppose candidates or political parties. Our goal is simple: to make sure every eligible voter has access to the information and resources they need to participate in our democracy.

Because every voice matters. Every community deserves to be heard.

👉 Want access to follow along, share our resources, and help us build a more engaged Quad Cities? Nonprofits are invited to sign up for our FREE toolkit today at https://www.afpquadcities.com/qc-votes!

08/31/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗢𝗜 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴?

For Wastyn & Associates clients, the answer is $17.40 for every $1 invested.

That’s a 1,636% return on investment from grant writing services alone.

Successful grant writing is about more than submitting applications. It takes identifying the right opportunities, building a compelling case and developing competitive proposals that get results.

More funding means more capacity to move your mission forward, and we help make that possible.

👉 Contact us today to strengthen your grant strategy and start making your ideas happen: wastynassoc.com/contact-us

08/28/2026

Fall is one of the busiest seasons for grant deadlines. 🍂 Is your nonprofit ready?

Before you spend hours on an application, make sure the opportunity is actually worth pursuing. Our FREE Funder Fit Checklist walks you through the key questions to ask when evaluating whether a funder aligns with your project, organization, and goals.

Find the right fit before you write. Download the free checklist today!

https://www.wastynassoc.com/marketplace/p/checklist-for-determining-funder-fit

Questions you will need to ask yourself when determining if a funder is a good fit with your project.

08/27/2026

Today’s Public Policy Strategy Session reinforced just how important nonprofit voices are in shaping decisions that impact our communities.

Legislators need nonprofits to bring the stories, data and expertise that help them:
✅ See the real-world impact behind an issue
✅ Identify and better understand community challenges
✅ Interpret data and anticipate the impact of proposed legislation
✅ Find solutions and help organizations navigate government bureaucracy

The key takeaway? Relationships between nonprofits and policymakers matter.

Our community is best served when we all have a seat at the table.

A huge thank you to United Way Quad Cities for partnering with OneTable QC to make today’s conversation possible, to our sponsors whose support makes this work possible, and to the legislators and nonprofit leaders who showed up ready to listen, share, and engage.

This is what OneTable QC is all about: building awareness, alliance and action to strengthen the Quad Cities nonprofit community and the people we collectively serve.

➡ Join us at afpquadcities.com/onetable

08/27/2026

Why become a Quad Cities Votes Together Launch Partner? 🗳️

Nonprofits are trusted voices in our community, so together we can help make sure more Quad Citizens are informed, prepared, and ready to participate in the 2026 election.

As a Launch Partner, your organization will:
✅ Receive ready-to-share campaign resources
✅ Help make voter registration information more accessible
✅ Receive additional recognition as an early campaign partner
✅ Help shape the campaign from day one

It’s a simple way to strengthen civic engagement while adding your organization’s voice to a growing community-wide effort.

➡️ Learn more and become a Launch Partner by September 8: https://www.afpquadcities.com/qc-votes

08/26/2026

🍷 JOIN US 9/2! 🍷

Wine Up Wednesday is your monthly chance to connect, learn, and walk away with practical ideas you can put to work for your organization.

Next month on September 2, learn the ins and outs of engaging corporate donors from Amy Jones, Director of Philanthropy at Royal Neighbors of America. Amy has worked on both sides of the table - as a solicitor and a donor - and will tell you the secrets to get corporations engaged and ways to decrease your likelihood of success.

👉 Seats are limited, so make sure you have a spot today! https://www.wastynassoc.com/upcoming-events/2026/9/2/wuw-engaging-corporate-donors

Learn the ins and outs of engaging corporate donors from Amy Jones, Director of Philanthropy at Royal Neighbors of America. Amy has worked on both sides of the table - as a solicitor and a donor - and will tell you the secrets to get corporations engaged and ways to decrease your likelihood of succe

08/25/2026

Does your organization have a fund development plan?

Fund development work relies fundamentally on relationships, and relationships flourish under intentional cultivation rather than chance encounters.

Today's blog outlines 5️⃣ reasons why investing time to create a written fund development plan pays dividends through increased revenue, stronger donor relationships, and reduced organizational risk over the coming years.

👉Read more! https://www.wastynassoc.com/single-post/2026/8/25/5-reasons-you-need-a-fund-development-plan

08/24/2026

🍂 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. 𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆?

The right grant can help turn your nonprofit’s next big idea into impact, but finding the right opportunities and developing competitive proposals takes time, good strategy, and a compelling case for support.

That’s where Wastyn & Associates comes in. ✅

From grant research to planning and writing, we help nonprofits navigate the grant process with confidence.

With more than $60 million in grant funding awarded to our clients, we know what it takes to turn opportunities into impact and make your ideas happen.

👉 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀? Contact Wastyn & Associates today to get started: www.wastynassoc.com/contact-us