NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Alliant Credit Union Foundation announced its Million Dollar Challenge, which will award nonprofits and community initiatives across the nation with $1 million in grants to foster digital inclusion. Providing technology devices and delivering digital skills education has never been more crucial.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Although the most popular accounting software products- like QuickBooks and SAP- handle the needs of businesses in many industries, nonprofits have a unique business model and accounting standards and require different features and functionality from accounting software. How are Nonprofit’s Financial Goals Different?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 19, 2022

See if any of these funders serve your community and if you can qualify for funding. (If Grant Research Tip: When searching for funding, it is important not to overlook potential federal or state resources. Sigma and collaborating nursing organizations have several upcoming research grant opportunities for nurses around the globe.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” It’s a burning question so many nonprofits have, and to be honest, I can’t say that I blame them! Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! Think about it: what could your nonprofit do right now with a $5,000 check?? (I A Grant is What We Need (or is it?)

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 9, 2023

If you’re a nonprofit looking for funding, grants are a great place to start. Here are 5 places to look for grants. For nonprofits, finding grants is an essential component of funding operations and initiatives. State governments also offer grants for nonprofits that serve their residents.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. Oregon Community Foundation. The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

Grants are a fundamental source of revenue for growing organizations to accomplish large projects and receive financial support outside of individual donations. This guide to grants for nonprofits covers the basics of grants including types of grants, examples, where to find grants, and tips for grant writing.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 8, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Essential Grant Writing Tips for Your Nonprofit. Grants are a great funding resource— over $50 billion dollars are awarded by foundations to charitable organizations every year. They exist for all kinds of nonprofits and a huge variety of projects. Ready to get started?

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

If your nonprofit is seeking funding, it’s critical to identify the foundations whose interests and funding priorities align with your own. To assist in the arduous grant research process, I’ve created this list of grant resources and funders according to a specific funding focus area: education. . Oregon Community Foundation.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

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.

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Candid

MARCH 26, 2024

Forward-looking nonprofit organizations know that leveraging data is key to determining where a community’s unmet needs are, securing resources to address those needs, and advocating for more effective policies. Individual donors and foundations increasingly view data “ as the fuel for innovation and social change.”

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Writing a proposal for a project grant can feel like a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it doesn’t need to be a bewildering endeavor. In this blog, we will share the key elements of a typical project proposal and best practices for how to approach drafting each section to help you secure the grant you seek.

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. Oregon Community Foundation. The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 9, 2021

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is looking for non-traditional training providers to help bring more cybersecurity workforce opportunities into underserved communities. CISA released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Cybersecurity Workforce Development and Training Pilot for Underserved Communities.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

We are excited to share that Forum One has been selected for 7 Davey Awards for our excellence in web design! The Davey Awards competition honors the achievements of the “Creative Davids” internationally who derive their strength from big ideas, not big budgets. GOLD – Community Website. Here are this year’s winners.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

Grants can be a wonderful vehicle to fund a new program or expand an existing one; however, if your organization is new to the “grant world,” you may be unfamiliar with the work involved with both applying and managing grants. In other words, let’s look at the readiness to apply for grants and readiness to manage grant projects.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 31, 2023

Three years after the COVID-19 pandemic, many charities and nonprofits have moved from surviving to thriving. They are securing more donors and creating new methods for obtaining grants, individual and corporate contributions. The Government of Canada has rallied behind nonprofits with its historic Community Services Recovery Fund.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Did you know there are more than 87,000 foundations that award grants? . Did you also know that 49% of nonprofit employees expect cost cuts this year and 54% of nonprofit leaders have implemented changes to organizational goals and activities? . That’s where the power of grants can come in. Let’s dig in!

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Did you know there are more than 87,000 foundations that award grants? . Did you also know that 49% of nonprofit employees expect cost cuts this year and 54% of nonprofit leaders have implemented changes to organizational goals and activities? . That’s where the power of grants can come in. Let’s dig in!

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 12, 2011

It’s really exciting to see the energy and visibility the Occupy Wall Street movement is bringing to communities around the country and even world. DemocracyInAction is a nonprofit dedicated to building a strong progressive infrastructure through effective online organizing. The first grant was awarded to Occupy Philly already!

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

That’s why grants for homeless shelters are so important. This blog focuses on where to find grants and how to apply for them. One way to approach finding additional funding is through applications for grants. Read on to learn how to find and apply to grants for homeless shelters. Corporate grants.

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

In 2020, nonprofits raised around 20% of their income from grants. Grant funds from foundations, government entities, and corporations help nonprofits diversify their income streams. Below, we’ll cover nine best practices and tips on how to write a winning grant proposal.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Today’s funder list focuses on nonprofits supporting the environment and conservation efforts. See if any of these funders serve your community and if you qualify for funding. Grant Research Tip: As you search beyond this list for potential funders, many foundations will state that they do not accept unsolicited requests for funding.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Neighborhood Builder’s Award Tech Impact’s ITWorks program can continue helping at people like William Kendima achieve more, earn more, and make more change in their community. Each student enrolled in the highly competitive, free program works a 5 week internship, generally in the nonprofit sector.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Most nonprofit fundraisers consider general operating support (GOS) to be the holy grail of nonprofit donations. Funding an organization’s mission rather than a specific project or purpose, this unrestricted financial support provides vital flexibility for nonprofits to approach their work as they best see fit.

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Candid

JULY 19, 2023

As a result, nonprofits were hit hard in multiple ways. private and community foundations. Others reaffirmed their foundation’s commitment to meeting giving targets despite economic conditions, as nonprofits still experience sustained needs and long-term impacts from the pandemic. We added 8% to each grant award.”

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Candid

MAY 12, 2021

This gap is notable because IRS 990 filings are a substantial source of data about nonprofits and foundation grantmaking in the U.S. At Candid, grants data from 990s flows into tools such as Foundation Directory , public dashboards that provide insights into philanthropy in different regions across the U.S., A status update on filings.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 26, 2024

Welch Stubbing joins National Philanthropic Trust, in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, as president and CEO after serving as president and CEO of E4E Relief since 2017 E4E Relief is a national nonprofit offering emergency financial relief programs for global companies and communities.

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Forum One

JUNE 8, 2022

We are excited to announce that Forum One has been recognized as a 2022 Communicator Awards winner of 11 awards in seven different categories! The Communicator Awards honor excellence in innovation and creative work in marketing and communications. Farm to School Census. Urban Institute Ed Data Portal.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 24, 2021

Finding the right foundation to write a grant for is confusing, especially if the organization has no prior relationships to build on. Many nonprofits only make grants by invite-only, these are the ones that require relationships and introductions to get to an application. Once the grant is written, it is sent to the foundation.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Even though inflation made dollars not stretch as far, world events and climate disasters increased need across many communities. So many nonprofits found 2023 to be particularly stressful. Here are seven ways your team can make sure your nonprofit has a strong financial foundation this year.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

Much has been written about the extraordinary grant making of businesswomen, MacKenzie Scott. 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. Scott is a member of the Giving Pledge.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

This is the eighth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. LinkedIn Pages.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 20, 2012

With so many incredible videos submitted to this year’s contest it was no easy task, but judges in the 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards have narrowed down the field of entries to 16 finalists. Now, the YouTube community has the opportunity to get involved and cast their vote for the best nonprofit videos of the past year.

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Charity Village

JUNE 23, 2023

The Alberta Blue Cross Built Together program helps Albertans build spaces for active living in their community. Community leagues, school councils, municipalities or other nonprofit community groups or organizations with new projects in need of funding are eligible to apply.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

To reduce the burden on grantees to provide this data, this sector-wide initiative also empowers nonprofits to collect and share staff and board member demographics—one time—in a standardized, reusable, and freely accessible format on their Candid profiles. The process and timing of asking nonprofits for demographic data matters.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 24, 2017

Finding grants for your nonprofit organization is a lot like shopping for a pair of jeans. Plenty of resources exist to find that perfect grant for your organization that has the style, flexibility and price tag you need – or maybe that’s the jeans. Square one on your mission to finding grants for your nonprofit starts here.

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