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Guidance for making grants to support Ukraine

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This piece provides guidance for funders on making grants to support Ukraine. The outpouring of support and willingness to make immediate relief funds available has been heartening, but a frequent question has emerged: how can I make sure my grant helps those most in need in a timely and safe matter?

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What we know about MacKenzie Scott’s 2020 grants

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Over the course of 2020, MacKenzie Scott announced grants totaling almost $6 billion. At the time, we did not know anything about the grants themselves. Because Scott is not using a foundation, she is not required to release grant-specific data. These grants represent about $2.4 Grant size distribution.

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“Don’t be evil”: Using Google Ad Grants to tackle societal problems

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In line with this signature clause, Google offers nonprofits an exclusive resource that can help them make the world a better place: the Google Ad Grant. Google Ad Grants are considered in-kind contributions. Once an organization receives an Ad Grant, it gets to keep it indefinitely, as long as it meets basic compliance standards.

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Interview with Carolyn Appleton: How to Launch Your Grant Writing Career

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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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How Make-A-Wish is Telling New Stories with Audience Personas

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All of these supporters play a critical role in Make-A-Wish’s mission to grant wishes to children living with life-altering illnesses, and they all experience the impact of Make-A-Wish differently. We know that their insights will provide valuable nuance to these target audiences and help to make them more accurate on a chapter level.

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Update: Philanthropy’s response to Ukraine crisis

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We have identified 540 grants worth $667,728,963 and 122 pledges worth $653,512,350 as of April 1. Where population served is specified, half of grant dollars have been directed to the relief and resettlement of refugees. Care and protection of children account for 26% of grant dollars. Grants. % Grants. $ Amount. % $.

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“A Wish Begins With Hope.”

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While a global nonprofit today, the founding chapter was in Arizona. . Tragically, just a few days after his wish was granted, the boy died. The wishes of other children and families in need were heard and granted. Today, there are 59 chapters across the United States and 30 more around the world. Chris Greicius, 1980.

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