Kindful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Many foundations focus much of their philanthropy work on youth empowerment—and for good reason. Grant Research Tip: While there are more than 100,000 potential grant funders across the United States, they typically are very specific in what they fund and where they fund. They accept applications at any time.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn has many years of hands-on experience working in the trenches of nonprofit fundraising across Texas and beyond. Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog was inspired by the many people who have reached out to Carolyn since it was launched in 2011 to ask for advice about becoming a grant writer and nonprofit fundraiser. What classes are best?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 18, 2023

We hear about Trust-Based Philanthropy and having a more grantee-centered approach to grantmaking. Nonprofits needed more streamlined applications and processes to get resources out the door and trust from grantmakers that they could do more and better work with fewer limitations.

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

These organizations are currently offering grant and funding opportunities and/or accepting letters of inquiry or project ideas. . Grant research tip: When searching for grants, using geography is an effective way to target funders. Start small and work your way out. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture. Ford Foundation.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Self-examination was the zeitgeist of philanthropy in 2021. One such data story is this: Though long suspected, we finally have the data to confirm that 39 percent of our grant applications are duplicative across funders. Analysis of grant applications from 130 funders. Requested Grant Funding Related (20 percent).

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2023

As these technologies mature, so do their applications. A glimpse into AI at Candid When considering the applications of AI and machine learning at Candid, we keep the following questions in mind: Does this application help our staff do their work more effectively? Making searching for funders and grants fast and easy.

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

In this blog post, we will share some insights and best practices from our recent webinar, Change Up Your Questions: Exploring and Shaping What You Ask Grantees and How You Ask Them , where Marshall Ginn of Capital Philanthropy discussed how to evaluate and improve your application questions. How will I use this information?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In philanthropy, unlike democracy, there is often no way for people to participate–to share what they think or to influence decisions. People impacted by the grants typically have no say in who gets the funding, for what, how much, and for how long. Those at the top decide. In recent years, that model is being challenged.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

PEAK Grantmaking’s work centers on five core principles , each challenging our community of 8,000 philanthropy professionals to critically consider their internal grantmaking processes and perspectives, as a means toward operationalizing equitable grantmaking practices. Go beyond the grant whenever you can.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

Much has been written about the extraordinary grant making of businesswomen, MacKenzie Scott. My approach to philanthropy will continue to be thoughtful. The NonProfit Quarterly’s editor Ruth McCambridge wrote this terrific background piece , and CANDID wrote this one sharing the experience of nonprofit CEOs who received her largesse.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Last night I had the privilege of attending the Breakthrough Philanthropy event put on by Peter Thiel's foundation, covered in the local press with articles like "Silicon Valley billionaire backs futuristic philanthropy" from the San Jose Mercury News. The foundation spotlighted eight unusual nonprofit groups.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 30, 2019

By Paul Lamb , Principal at Man On A Mission Consulting , has over 25 years of experience in business, nonprofit management, technology, and public policy. We’ve all heard about blockchain, or at least its most famous application – bitcoin. But what exactly is blockchain it and how is it relevant for nonprofits?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Our intention is to understand whether grants have had the impact we envisioned. A Shared and Flexible Understanding of Impact As practitioners of and advocates for participatory philanthropy, we believe there’s a better way. Ask what they want to see as a result of grant funding and how they will know that it has happened?

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Grant writing is a time-consuming process. It can also be nerve-wracking if you’re inexperienced or working on a particularly important grant. Jeff Kutash, the executive director of the Peter Kiewit Foundation in Omaha, Neb, deals with grants on a daily basis. Don’t get trapped. The “value” of money. Look for transparency.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The University of San Francisco was the first school to offer a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration less than 40 years ago, and the first School of Philanthropy was created just nine years ago at Indiana University. Candid also offers a wide variety of borrowable e-books by topic: DEI, management, fundraising, grant writing, advocacy, etc.

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

You’ll need to create Bylaws and Conflict of Interest documents and policies because both are needed for your IRS application. . Develop a fundraising plan that includes fundraising goals and fundraising methods including grants, corporate and individual donations, and in-kind contributions. . Start staffing and hiring, if applicable.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2022

According to Chantal, “We’re in a place now where philanthropy is thinking about how do we, as funders, collaborate and collectively fund infrastructure, like a shared data platform, like the ability for nonprofits to move to the cloud.”.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

You’ve read about participatory grantmaking—and maybe even heard about other organizations using this model to distribute control of their funding strategy and grants decisions to the communities they serve. Your leadership may set some parameters or fixed criteria around grantmaking goals, grant use, or eligibility.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

The implication is that these qualities are not so readily found in applicants of color. . Even foregoing that, hiring officers say that they are ready and eager to recruit diverse candidates , but they’re just not getting the applicants. Widen the applicant pool. Diversifying, then, is not necessarily a smart business move.

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Candid

MARCH 26, 2024

This can lead to funding shortages: A 2021 study by Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy found that AANHPI communities receive just 20 cents of every $100 awarded by foundations. We strive to build data-based evidence into each grant application, and we expect it to continue to help secure funding.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 8, 2016

The new edition of the Consumers Guide to Grants Management Systems is a 300-plus page downloadable report that provides detailed comparisons of 29 grants management systems. So what is new in grants management systems? So what is new in grants management systems? Quite a lot, it turns out. " How the Report Works.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2022

For example…” What was interesting is that after they made these types of statements, what they all went on to share about how they granted funds, vetted applications, organized their boards, and the process by which they evaluated their grantee partners was very, very similar. Creating a Connection Through Empathy.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

For nonprofits interested in workplace giving, this guide will dive into how modern workplace giving software impacts these corporate philanthropy initiatives by answering these questions : What is workplace giving software? Volunteer grants are donations businesses make to the nonprofits where their employees volunteer. Google Ads.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 4, 2016

Grant writing is a time-consuming process. It can also be nerve-wracking if you’re inexperienced or working on a particularly important grant. Jeff Kutash, the executive director of the Peter Kiewit Foundation in Omaha, Neb, deals with grants on a daily basis. Don’t Get Trapped. The “Value” of Money. Look for Transparency.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Over the course of a three-year grant , Champions implement ambitious, goal-oriented projects and participate in advocacy campaigns aimed at changing local and national policies that hinder equal access to education. To help keep girls learning, Malala Fund has awarded new grant funding to Champions leading pandemic response initiatives.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

There are practically endless combinations of demands and resources, so even people on the same project may experience different levels of burnout. deadlines, reporting, grant applications) when possible. Anyone can and will burn out if they are placed in an environment with too many demands and not enough resources.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 20, 2017

Ensuring that your foundation makes impactful grants to the right nonprofit partners starts with a thorough proposal evaluation. Does their previous experience set them up for success with this new program? If appropriate for the grant size, is an experienced independent evaluator involved to administer the outcomes measurement plan?

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 12, 2021

Using your mission statement as an opportunity to describe what makes your nonprofit different might also help your nonprofit in the long run when seeking other types of funding such as grants. Guides like this one get into the nitty-gritty of writing a grant application, but for the most part, the same principles apply.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 7, 2022

Raise awareness of volunteer grants. Raise awareness of volunteer grants. A volunteer grant program is a corporate philanthropy initiative that encourages volunteerism in communities where employees reside and work. 40% of Fortune 500 companies offer volunteer grant programs. Create an online donation page. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

It was independently conducted by the Center for Effective Philanthropy and included in-depth interviews and a survey with CEOs of more than 200 of America’s foundations. A primary objective of Shared Insight’s work is to strengthen the practice of listening to those we ultimately seek to help with our grant funding.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Aly Sterling Philanthropy – Capital Campaign Support. Getting Attention – Google Grants. RealHR Solutions not only has years of experience working with nonprofits but also offers an unrivaled level of flexibility. Aly Sterling Philanthropy: Top Nonprofit Consulting Firm for Capital Campaign Support. Why They Stand Out.

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Double the Donation

MAY 25, 2021

That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the top corporate giving software to drive employee engagement , keep track of each component of your giving program, help your company promote corporate philanthropy, and finetune your corporate giving strategy. CyberGrants specializes in two areas: employee giving and grants management.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

At Benetech, we advance technology applications that empower and protect underprivileged populations, and that also have the potential to become financially self-sustaining enterprises. Benetech Labs is where the Benetech team and our social impact partners incubate new software-for-good applications. Let me explain how this is so.

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Bonterra

APRIL 12, 2024

Bonterra Strategic Philanthropy Bonterra Strategic Philanthropy Corporate giving software that connects companies Amplify business and social impact by building lasting partnerships with the nonprofits most aligned to your organization and employees.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Has more than 30 years of experience in humanitarian relief and development. Has direct experience establishing charitable entities in the U.S., Has direct experience establishing charitable entities in the U.S., 43 years of experience as a development professional, nonprofit leader, and LGBTQ+ community activist .

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sgEngage

MAY 8, 2023

Of the many ways a nonprofit organization can get funding, grants often seem like the holy grail. Fill out a quick application and boom! There is a lot more to grant funding than “free money.” Understanding Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Foundations gave almost $91 billion in grants in 2021.

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Classy

JUNE 8, 2021

Not only are LinkedIn members highly engaged and often interested in philanthropy, with 53% already donating to nonprofits and 60% saying they’re interested in volunteering, but they can also hold the keys to corporate partnerships , grants, and more. There’s a lot more to LinkedIn than just posting jobs or liking people’s updates.

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