Grantseekers urged to be clear, candid

To have the best shot at foundation funding in this new and more austere environment, nonprofits must be honest and open about their needs, open to change, and skilled at telling their stories, experts say.

Right now, what most nonprofits need is operating dollars, and they shouldn't be afraid to ask for that, says Kathleen Enright, president and CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations.