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8 Grant Research Tools for Nonprofits

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If you need training in grant writing, a good place to start is with this free Introduction to Proposal Writing course and the best-selling book, How to Write a Grant. In addition, for those nonprofits located in the United States, you can check with regional philanthropy-serving organizations and your state association of nonprofits. ?

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A powerful new tool to combat hunger and homelessness

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The response was clear: In that moment, our donors were focused most on hunger and homelessness in the United States, two interwoven problems that have been greatly exacerbated by the ripple effects of COVID-19. . Both versions of NAVi are free and available to the public. . About Vanguard Charitable and our donors .

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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

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In 1837 Richard Humphreys established the African Institute, now Cheyney University, in Pennsylvania making it the oldest historically Black university in the United States. Despite the achievements of HBCUs, philanthropy funds these higher education institutions at significantly lower rates than comparable PWIs.

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Investing in capacity building: The vital role of general operating support for BIPOC-led nonprofits

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of the United States population in 2021, an increase from 18.4% Today, the group offers more than 200 hours of free counseling to Black women and girls. Women of color comprised 20.3% in 2010, yet nonprofits that support their needs lack the necessary financial resources. According to the Ms.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Serving The LGBTQ+ Community

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Sign up for “The Grant Hunt Simplified” to learn the best way to search for grants and to receive this free template, as well as many others that are crucial to your grant research success. Areas served: Canada, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Russia, The South Caucasus, Turkey, United States, and Western Europe.

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5 Ways to Use Your Smartphone for Social Good

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With these methods, your nonprofit can advocate for general philanthropy and altruism. That said, the three apps listed below are all free and help benefit different charities. Launched in 2010, GoFundMe is the world’s largest free social fundraising platform, with more than $5 billion raised by tens of millions of donors.

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Candid Data for Academics: Go back to school with better data 

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Sloan Foundation , we are launching Candid Data for Academics, a free, limited data set available exclusively for academic researchers. paper filings, Candid Seal of Transparency status, and the Philanthropy Classification System). Research about the social sector is growing in the United States and around the world.

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