Candid

MAY 7, 2024

Often, the reason a foundation declines a grant has nothing to do with you. Funders seek a return on investment With so many applicants and limited funding to go around, foundations view a grant as an investment. Food insecurity rates for your city are helpful, but national or global rates aren’t and might distract from your point.

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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. New Earth Foundation.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether it’s okay to apply for a corporate grant and sponsorship at the same time: Is it okay to make an ask for a sponsorship (say, for an event) from a corporation AND separately to that corporation’s independent charitable foundation? Purpose of the grant (e.g.,

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 6, 2022

1% for the Planet — the global network of individuals and businesses that has donated more than $350 million to support environmental nonprofits around the globe — announced the launch of an innovative philanthropic fund providing environmentally-focused investments and grants.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Grant Research Tip: While there are more than 100,000 potential grant funders across the United States, they typically are very specific in what they fund and where they fund. Visit Grantli to learn how I do my grant research and exactly how you can find the funders that align with your own organization. National Park Trust.

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Classy

JULY 26, 2021

On August 17, the United States celebrates National Nonprofit Day to recognize the impact of the social sector and highlight the importance of charitable organizations across the country. . This national holiday offers nonprofits the opportunity to: Spread awareness of their impact to new audiences.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Grant Research Tip: If a deadline has passed for a funder’s grant opportunity, don’t despair. Wait until after their grant consideration window has passed and then reach out to start an introduction. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds a wide array of programs to help build a national culture of health.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Grant Research Tip: If a deadline has passed for a funder’s grant opportunity, don’t despair. Wait until after their grant consideration window has passed and then reach out to start an introduction. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds a wide array of programs to help build a national culture of health.

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Candid

AUGUST 2, 2023

When a disaster strikes, individuals, communities, philanthropy, and entire nations often rise to the occasion, providing relief and humanitarian aid. But climate change has been a disaster experienced slowly, and now all at once. Thinking big on climate change There is good news. That is no longer the case.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

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. Visit Grantli to learn exactly how I do my grant research and how your organization can find more appropriate funders and funding opportunities. National Forest Foundation.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Your branding should be able to evolve as your organization grows and changes. Be open to making changes to your branding as needed. This includes in-kind and online donations, grants, cash, checks, and more. Make-A-Wish Foundation is a nonprofit that grants wishes to children with critical illnesses. Be flexible.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether it’s okay to apply for a corporate grant and sponsorship at the same time: Is it okay to make an ask for a sponsorship (say, for an event) from a corporation AND separately to that corporation’s independent charitable foundation? Purpose of the grant (e.g.,

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog was inspired by the many people who have reached out to Carolyn since it was launched in 2011 to ask for advice about becoming a grant writer and nonprofit fundraiser. Many readers asked How do you become a grant writer? Q: What kind of folks have asked about becoming a grant writer?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 12, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid—commonly known as FAFSA®—is the form current and prospective college and career school students must fill out each year to qualify for federal financial aid, whether that be in the form of grants, loans, or work-study funds. More information: What’s Changed for the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

AAER claims that the foundation’s grant program—which provides grants, tools, and mentorship to Black women entrepreneurs, who often lack access to mainstream venture capital—is racially discriminatory. In doing so, it undermines the freedom of expression guaranteed by the First Amendment for all to choose how and where to give.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

And this year the theme is “Only One Earth,” highlighting the need for us all to live sustainably and in harmony with nature by making transformative changes in our policies and our choices. As funders increase their focus on driving systems change, a key question emerges: What does this mean for grantees? The Impact for Grantees.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 10, 2021

More nonprofits are beginning to see the immense value of the Google Ad Grants and have acquired it for themselves. If you’ve managed to get the grant for your organization, you deserve a hearty congratulations. However, as many nonprofit professionals know, acquiring the grant is only the beginning. Plan Your Ads.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Do you have an idea for a world-changing project that could bloom with some seed money? The new Pollination Project is giving $1,000 seed grants to individual changemakers, every day, 365 days a year.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Profound Change Starts With Local Partners. From creating digital learning opportunities and initiatives to protect girls’ mental well-being to securing national funding for education — the Champions we support are driving solutions to girls’ education challenges in their communities. . The game-changing part of Nayla’s platform?

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

JANUARY 28, 2018

As far as I can ascertain, this series was the first in which grant makers and nonprofit grant recipients came together in equal numbers and met as peers for reflective structured dialogue. Understanding that grant makers are motivated to see nonprofit grant recipients succeed. contact-form]. __. Some rights reserved.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

And, as we all know, a story you share with others has the power to change the world. Consider this story, which has changed state laws throughout the U.S.: Start Your Grant Proposal with a Story. So, why would we not want to use this powerful communication tool when writing grant proposals? Our state reports 24.5

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

Even though laws and structures are often driven from the top down, it is a combination of top-down leadership and grassroots movements that create sustainable change. Grantmaking equity lies at the heart of philanthropy’s mission to create positive social change and address systemic injustices.

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Candid

MARCH 26, 2024

Individual donors and foundations increasingly view data “ as the fuel for innovation and social change.” Census suggests that Asian Americans have a median household income of $108,700—significantly higher than the national median of $75,580. For example, aggregated data from the U.S.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 3, 2017

Are you and your colleagues eager to improve and expand your capacity to listen to the people you seek to help, and to make the right changes in response? Are you interested in partnering with national funders supporting pioneering work in bringing the rich idea of customer satisfaction to the social sector?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The Aspen Institute led a collective effort that included Candid, the Urban Institute, the National Center for Charitable Statistics, and others, who together made a strong case to use technology to improve both transparency and efficiency. You might think that the 990 has always been open, so what has changed? Open Data Defined.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

law with the 1935 National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Once a union is recognized or a union election is certified by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the union can negotiate contracts on behalf of the employees it represents (known as collective bargaining). . Unions are both local and national.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 13, 2018

April is National Volunteer Month! and that’s a pretty cool thing that shouldn’t be taken for granted. Send out a survey that poses questions of what they like about volunteering with you, what they think could change and what keeps them coming back. Volunteers come to you with the desire to help out (for free!) Talk to them!

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

2020 has challenged grants managers at foundations in ways that no one could have anticipated. By May, many foundations altered their grants management processes to address COVID-19 related challenges in their communities. Assess your grants management infrastructure’s future readiness. ” – Mahatma Gandhi.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

We have everything from: Fundraising & Grants. Fundraising & Grants/ @CASEAdvance. Fundraising & Grants. Creating Change Conference. Creating Change Conference. National LGBTQ Task Force / Detroit, MI / $500. We are excited to host our annual national movement gathering in the Motor City.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. Rapid changes for nonprofits bring pressure from all sides. Nonprofits deal with change frequently. Leverage Technology to Manage Rapid Change. Shifting Needs.

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Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

PEAK Grantmaking’s “Reimagining Philanthropy” conference in March exploring these themes was a fitting setting for a session Candid organized about advancing systems change via data collaboration at scale. The panelists also agreed that nonprofits are motivated to provide the data when they know how funders are using it.

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sgEngage

JULY 12, 2022

It is imperative that this commitment is demonstrated through active support of equity-focused grantmaking and programming as well as internal operational changes. They will not shy away from difficult conversations and assess how they, as individuals, might need to change their own thinking.

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

While I am happy to share my perspective, trends are, by nature, always changing and have varying impacts depending on your nonprofit’s function. This trend poses two important questions: Will people embrace and use it to make complicated processes (like writing grant proposals) easier? million in June 2021.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How This Nonprofit Retains 46% of Their Donors with Amy Gibson Nonprofit Nation The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie, increased their donor retention rate from 26% to 46%. Discover the importance of selecting diverse stories and storytellers to drive systemic cultural change, and learn how to measure the impact of messaging.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 9, 2024

The idea rose to wide national consciousness a decade ago, with Ta-Nehisi Coates’ “ The Case for Reparations.” Given the scope of the problem, a national strategy to close the historic wealth gap would almost certainly require more political capital than is available in these polarized United States. million to Black residents.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

People impacted by the grants typically have no say in who gets the funding, for what, how much, and for how long. Here are a few: More Effective Decisions : It makes sense to involve the people impacted by philanthropic dollars in setting strategy and making grants! Those at the top decide.

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Candid

MAY 9, 2024

Beyond making us less competitive in the global economy, growing wealth inequality puts our democracy at risk; in a nation of “haves” and “have nots,” elite interests are completely removed from the needs of regular people. In 2023, with funding from the Wells Fargo Foundation and the Citi Foundation, Living Cities awarded grants totaling $3.2

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