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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

Bloomerang

In this post, I’ll share funding and grant resources for nonprofits involved in the education sector. Grant writing tip: While the task of writing a proposal often falls on the shoulders of a project manager or grant writer, anyone—even an outside consultant—with the proper skills could write the proposal. New Earth Foundation.

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Why we’re all burned out and what to do about it  

Candid

a long commute) for many, the blending of work and home life has increased demands, as well (e.g., deadlines, reporting, grant applications) when possible. COVID-related furloughs, downsizing, and resignations also often meant that remaining employees were expected to do more with less. Also consider easing demands (e.g.,

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Interview: Kivi Leroux Miller, The Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Amy Sample Ward

It’s like they just want to quietly blend in, when what they really need to do with their marketing is stand out! We know storytelling is important for grant applications and fundraising appeals, how is it most useful in marketing? I talk about several ways to deal with that kind of fear in the book.

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Nonprofit as Shibboleth

ASU Lodestar Center

In the extreme case, if you do it the “wrong” way you might not get that grant, or that job, or that meeting. As told in the 12th chapter of the “Book of Judges” in the Christian bible, the Ephramites tried to blend in with the locals as they were fleeing the country. It might just matter that much. How do you sort out the bad guys?

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Be A Citizen Reviewer for New Foundation Effort

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The Foundation has received some great applications from a number of people across the country. They're particularly interested, however, in getting applications from people who've been directly and personally involved in community-based public work, deliberation, or collaborative problem-solving. First, a bit of background.

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Foundations and Nonprofits: What Does it Mean to “Speak the Same Language”?

Connection Cafe

The fit between mission and program is among the most frequent topics on applications. Literally, put results first, whether in grant discussions and decisions, program design and analysis, or anything else. The annual reports blend together in the same way as do nonprofit descriptions. At the level of language, there is not.

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Are Social Enterprises Viable Models for Funding Nonprofits?

ASU Lodestar Center

The traditional method of receiving tax-deductible donations is to file for 501(c) status with the Internal Revenue Service, an application for 501(c)(3) status designed for a religious, charitable, or educational purpose. Goodwill is able to achieve its core goal because of its diverse revenue portfolio. In 2014, Goodwill received $3.94

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