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Do Your Homework First, Write Second—Examples of Successfully Funded Grant Proposals

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Nonprofits are turning more and more toward grants as a source of funding for their causes, and that’s not a bad idea—if and only if you can devote the necessary time and energy into it. Breast Cancer Awareness Network. This next proposal, written by Julie Colaw, was fully funded through the West Virginia NASA Space Grant Consortium.

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Case Study: Community-Based Fundraising

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These may be easy to execute, as they don’t require much planning, yet they are far less personal than community-based fundraisers, providing less of an opportunity to increase awareness about your cause. provides complete funding and logistical support for all five walks, and all Highmark employees are encouraged to participate.

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10 Organizations Leading The Way This Mental Health Awareness Month

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Since 1949, May has been observed as Mental Health Awareness month to bring attention the ongoing need for proper support and health care services for those affected. To fund their innovative treatment programs, their website features several creative fundraising campaigns. The Village Network.

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Women Rise Up Against War: Rae Abileah of CODEPINK

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I looked on Craigslist to find a ride back home to California, where I grew up, and found a post for a woman with a CODEPINK truck who was offering her truck as a moving service to help fund her trip from California, and her activist work. Most importantly, your Congressperson NEEDS to hear from YOU!

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