Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 9, 2014

With additional education girls earn more, contribute to higher rates of economic growth on the national level, delay the onset of sexual activity, are less likely to contract HIV, have smaller and healthier families, and survive childbirth at higher rates, he noted. This is a hopeful time in the long arc of inclusive education.

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Education Philanthropy Africa Foundation 164

Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

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. They accept applications at any time. There are no deadlines or specific grantmaking cycles. Whole Kids Foundation.

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Education Grant Fund Resource 86

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 20, 2010

My latest post on HuffPo is now up: Going to Davos to Redesign the Planet , about my proposal to the WEF's Global Redesign Initiative. What would you propose to global leaders to make humanity better off? That's not an endorsement of my proposal by the WEF, but I am certainly looking forward to going next week!

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Proposal Government University Switzerland 100

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Sometimes that one phone call can give you a leg up when it comes time for the funder to review grant proposals. Their “Lite” version offers you access to grantmakers in their database currently accepting applications. This sampling of funding opportunities available in their database shares both national and regional grant leads.

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Grant Place Free Nonprofit 98

Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

I have noticed in the many grant applications I have prepared and submitted that budgets play a more important role than ever. I have also known some philanthropists whose grant applications include a large section for a detailed budget, and a relatively small section for a written description of the program for which funding is being sought.

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Grant Interview Los Angeles Texas 52

Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

National Forest Foundation. First Nations Development Institute. The Green Climate Fund is the world’s largest climate fund, mandated to support developing countries raise and realize their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) ambitions towards low-emissions, climate-resilient pathways. National Forest Foundation.

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Conservancy Environment Grant Alaska 57

sgEngage

APRIL 21, 2021

While the approach isn’t necessarily new, it was catapulted into the national spotlight early last year, when the onset of a global pandemic pushed many in philanthropy to recognize the importance of trusting the leadership of nonprofits and communities.

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Adopt Philanthropy Tips Script 72

Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2012

The idea jam is the first phase of the Mozilla Ignite Apps Challenge , a public/private partnership between the White House Office of Science, the National Science Foundation, and the Mozilla Foundation. The goal of the challenge is to develop applications that harness one-gigabit networks to address real-world problems.

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Challenge Ideas Phase Proposal 54

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. The Ford Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals or inquiries; however, they do have a year-round open funding opportunity in the arts, specifically for documentary filmmakers. Daniel & Pamella DeVos Foundation.

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Arts Culture Grant Fund 104

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

And it's very easy to do an application. The recent 2014 national election saw record low voter turnout — the worst in 72 years. Facilitate these activities at either the local, state, or national level. The 2015 Knight Foundation News Challenge is accepting applications online from February 25 to March 19, 2015.

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Ideas San Francisco Proposal Application 36

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 28, 2013

Although these positive developments are possible, the Urban Institute Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy and the National Council of Nonprofits are well aware that there are many challenges and problems that have wormed their way into the system. Increase your potential for writing a successful grant application. In fact, very few.

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Government Problem North Carolina Organization 76

Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2023

Read on for our breakdown of the most important findings from the Giving USA 2023 Annual Report and our proposed solutions to the decline in household giving. Like a foundational grant, you’ll likely need to fill out an application to win a grant. when adjusted for inflation) in 2022.

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Giving Report Grant Gift 97

Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. The Ford Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals or inquiries; however, they do have a year-round open funding opportunity in the arts, specifically for documentary filmmakers. Daniel & Pamella DeVos Foundation.

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Arts Grant Culture Fund 73

Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2024

In FY23 they submitted 40 proposals for a total of $2.4M Your grants manager could be sending out carbon copy proposals every day of the week, but that’s unlikely to improve your ROI. What’s most important is you submit proposals only to funders likely to be a good fit for your particular project.

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Grant Management Proposal Time 90

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2010

We’ve set a goal to make MMT a national model of a regional foundation,” Stamm said. Unemployment remains among the highest levels in the nation, with many more underemployed and in dire financial straits. This is the first time the foundation has asked for broad and direct public input in its grants process.

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Oregon Foundation Ideas Award 140

Judi Sohn

JANUARY 24, 2010

Each Facebook user, after authorizing the Chase application, got 20 votes to distribute among their favorite charities. That a local organization is more deserving than a national one? The general public can view and comment on the proposed programs, maybe even make suggestions of partners.

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Contest Charity Childhood Nonprofit 150

Tech Soup

JANUARY 10, 2017

Let me share with you my thinking behind these themes and why they are important to you, whether you are an all-volunteer organization or one of the largest operating nonprofits in the nation. Publish your mission statement front and center on your website, on all printed materials, and most importantly on all your grant applications.

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Alaska Demonstration Mexico Grant 36

NTEN

OCTOBER 21, 2011

The National Conference on Volunteering and Service is currently accepting session proposals for their 2012 conference. Mashable recently featured the twitter application SwearJar on their blog. Register now to ensure you don’t miss out on this great opportunity to learn from and network with other NPtechies!

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Oakland Classroom Chicago Conference 55

NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 9, 2016

To this day, I still remember thinking, as I read our newly written application guidelines, “Why don’t they fund general operating expenses?” Case in point: In one year alone, the Ford Foundation received 144,000 grant applications, but only gave out 2,000 grants. Hallelujah!

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Foundation Grant Proposal Fund 28

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 26, 2011

With the debt ceiling debate raging in our nation’s capital, health care advocates have kicked into high gear and are using new social media tactics to engage elected officials in the fight to protect health care rights – Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act. Twitter App Looks Up Zip Code to Tweet Your Legislator.

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Twitter Google Facebook Broadcast 95

ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Nonprofits, the fifth largest industry in Arizona, historically the recipient of a most generous donor base, now wear the burden of the downturn in the national economy. I filled out “wild-card” grant applications and wrote first-time proposals to national and government groups.

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Organization Arizona Children Phoenix 68

Connection Cafe

JUNE 8, 2016

You may find that local or regional businesses are willing to write a letter of introduction or support for your proposal, even if they cannot provide funding or donations for your project. Also consider the relationships between those businesses and state or national businesses. Review Background Materials. Don’t go off script!

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Grant Strategy Script Proposal 20

Tech Soup

MAY 18, 2015

Braided River has shown literally millions of people, including policymakers, the need to protect places like the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and Alaska's Tongass Rainforest. million people through national media outreach, including an appearance on "Good Morning America." Environmental Impact.

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Arts Alaska North America Photography 36

Tech Soup

MAY 18, 2015

Braided River has shown literally millions of people, including policymakers, the need to protect places like the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and Alaska's Tongass Rainforest. million people through national media outreach, including an appearance on "Good Morning America." Environmental Impact.

Arts 36

Arts Alaska North America Photography 36

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Then, one of his cousins texted directions based on a new smartphone application called “Waze,” which crowdsources data from nearby drivers to create real-time traffic and road reports and find the best routes. Another architect, Kate Orff, has proposed oyster-encrusted barrier islands to mitigate surges off Brooklyn.

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Network Build Sierra Leone Hurricane 111

Judi Sohn

JANUARY 24, 2010

Each Facebook user, after authorizing the Chase application, got 20 votes to distribute among their favorite charities. That a local organization is more deserving than a national one? The general public can view and comment on the proposed programs, maybe even make suggestions of partners.

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Contest Charity Childhood Nonprofit 100

Tech Soup

JANUARY 11, 2017

You must show that your organization — your mission, goals, and objectives — reflect the local, regional, or national makeup of the community you serve. GapJumpers is a new type of job board that allows employers to recruit applicants by posting projects for them to complete before meeting them. Register now.

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Demonstration Articulate Culture Reflection 36

Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2016

Most grant proposals require a budget. It’s important for the grant writer to engage the finance department in the proposal from the very beginning. If the grant is awarded, accounting software can also help manage the process of converting the applicable expenses into actual receivables.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 16, 2007

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.

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Review Foundation Philanthropy Blended 50

Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

Causes is the largest Facebook fundraising application and most nonprofits are likely familiar with it. Miles Orkin, National Director for Mobile and Web forAmerican Cancer Society Fundraising Focus: Mobile. On the site, social entrepreneurs propose their idea or project, set a funding goal, and identify a “tipping point.”

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Interaction Free Fundraising Cancer 67

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 21, 2011

Our competitiveness as a nation allows us to bring in people to the knowledge economy. For example, we just closed an RFP to solicit proposals to build a game for kids k-3 to better understand STEM. Ready to learn, prior to this year, had 3 or 4 applicants. Individuals needs to have real opportunity. So how do you do that?

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Game Education Change Classroom 132

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

This week, we’ll dive into how to write an effective application that will get you the grant. Now your job is to show the grantor that you’re the perfect match—with a persuasive application. Your application will stick in reviewers’ minds and remain a part of the conversation throughout their deliberations.

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Application Grant Language Demonstration 34

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2007

She proposes several different times, leave your preferences in the comments. The proposed call agenda is here. buzz at the UK National Circuit Riders Conference this week was not tool talk, but issues related to adoption of the tools. Grassroots.org blog reports on the recent National Media Reform Conference.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

spear phishing, social engineering, and web application security) and a series of recommended policy controls (ex. and proposes the creation of an overarching government wide policy on social media. For example, the US Federal Government could support the creation of a national certification process for social media vendors.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Kate was selected from over 1500 applicants based on a one-minute video, an essay, and an application form. Instead, this post focuses on a fascinating aspect of Month at the Museum: the video applications. There's the guy who proposes to his girlfriend. That will come later. Personal overshare.

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Museum Contest Video Chicago 34

Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2022

A single compelling press release might land you a national television interview that leads to 100 new donors and $100,000 in funding. We even received com­pliments from foundations saying the quality of our grant applications and reports were some of the best they had ever seen. Is their writing clear and concise? How’s the grammar?

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Tips Nonprofit Sample Skills 92

NTEN

JUNE 21, 2011

Our competitiveness as a nation allows us to bring in people to the knowledge economy. For example, we just closed an RFP to solicit proposals to build a game for kids k-3 to better understand STEM. Ready to Learn, prior to this year, had 3 or 4 applicants. And we've realized we have to find new and better ways of doing things.

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Game Education Change Classroom 60