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How to Apply for Grants: A Guide for Parks and Rec Orgs

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However, grant applications aren’t as simple as asking supporters for donations. The application process is complex, with many requirements for eligibility and reporting you must meet. To help you successfully apply for grants, this guide will take you through the different steps and provide some tips for a great application.

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To Complete or Not to Complete?

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The motivating factors that prompt students to enroll in a community college are as varied and diverse as their academic and socio-economic backgrounds. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics , only thirteen percent of all community college students complete by earning a degree or credential in two years.

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Chicago-Area Nonprofits: 2010 Technology Leadership Award Applications Due January 29

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However, we thought that since they have opened up applications for their 2010 Technology Leadership Award (given jointly by Lumity, the City of Chicago, and Accenture ), we'd make sure our tech-savvy members know about it as well. The winner will receive $7,500 and two runner-ups will be awarded $1,250 from Accenture.

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Building Strong Families + Powerful Communities with Illinois Action for Children + Salesforce

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Illinois Action for Children (IAFC) is committed to building strong families and powerful communities through the administration of programs and advocacy efforts focusing on children. For more information on Illinois Action for Children, including how to support its mission, visit actforchildren.org. Written by Blake Becker.

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Improve Your Fundraising Approach and Skills at NetSquared Meetups

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Naples, Florida, is hosting a meetup on tools for effective email fundraising ; Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, is hosting a series of Giving Tuesday brainstorming sessions ; and Chicago, Illinois, will explore how your CRM can save end-of-year fundraising plans. Decatur, Illinois: Free and Low-Cost Resources for Nonprofit Software.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

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California Community Foundation. Oregon Community Foundation. Arizona Community Foundation. Baltimore Community Foundation. Mellon foundation seeks to build just communities enriched by meaning and empowered by critical thinking, where ideas and imagination can thrive. Areas served: Illinois. The Andrew W.

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The impact of COVID-19 on civil society, part two

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In Illinois , organizations reported feeling the pinch from changes in fundraising strategy and inconsistent federal and private relief. And Forefront found that nonprofits would like to see continued work with the government to advocate for the sector’s needs as well as more communication from funders about opportunities.