Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. Grant research tip: When searching for grants, using geography is an effective way to target funders.

Arts 104

Arts Culture Grant Fund 104

Kindful

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The grantmakers and funders on this list seek to remedy this healthcare crisis in their communities and beyond. If your organization serves individuals dealing with mental health issues and if any of these funders serve your community, visit their website and discover if there’s a funding opportunity for you. Areas served: US.

Grant 111

Grant Fund Connecticut Colorado 111

Kindful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For nonprofits whose target audience is primarily underserved youth, the task of finding funding shouldn’t be difficult. The youth will eventually be the citizens and leaders of tomorrow and ultimately make invaluable contributions to their families, economic growth, peace building, and sustainable development for all of our communities.

Grant 101

Grant Fund Cleveland Program 101

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

The grantmakers and funders on this list seek to remedy this healthcare crisis in their communities and beyond. If your organization serves individuals dealing with mental health issues and if any of these funders serve your community, visit their website and discover if there’s a funding opportunity for you. Areas served: US.

Grant 96

Grant Fund Connecticut Colorado 96

Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. Grant research tip: When searching for grants, using geography is an effective way to target funders.

Arts 73

Arts Grant Culture Fund 73

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Nonprofits focused on the preservation of local journalism are being called to step up, and many of the country’s largest private foundations have announced $500 million in funding over five years to support them, an extraordinary initiative called Press Forward. The first grants are to be awarded later this year.

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Journal Local News Fund 89

Candid

JULY 27, 2023

Candid’s grants data set currently includes comprehensive information about over 30 million grants and other philanthropic transactions, such as pledges, in-kind gifts, program-related investments, etc. private and community foundations. And we would narrow the focus to 1,000 of the largest private and community foundations.

Grant 98

Grant Data Pledge Analysis 98

NonProfit Hub

JUNE 24, 2021

So, you want to start applying for grants? Grants are a great additional revenue source for nonprofits. Grantors can often be long-term relationships that have lasting impacts on organizations and the communities they serve. However, grant funding is an exercise in patience. Can you show broad public support?

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Grant Fund Proposal Exercise 48

Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

It brings together foundations and funds that are primarily dedicated to support or have a significant program to support those organizations. See if any of these funders serve your community and if you qualify for funding. Funding Priority: The Environment and Conservation Efforts. The Green Climate Fund.

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Conservancy Environment Grant Alaska 57

Candid

JANUARY 4, 2023

In response to the simultaneous global pandemic and racial equity movement, philanthropy committed to act with urgency to better support nonprofit partners, as well as the people and communities hit hardest by the impacts of these dual events. Pledges were made to reduce barriers, shift power, and engage in more equitable funding practices.

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Demographics Fund Practice Data 111

Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

Much has been written about the extraordinary grant making of businesswomen, MacKenzie Scott. With a net worth of $65.3B, there are a lot of MacKenzie Scott funds available. . Here’s What We Know About How To Apply To Receive MacKenzie Scott Funds. A donor advised fund is NOT a private foundation, nor does it operate as such.

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Fund Help Tips Pledge 139

Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

But what about some of your highest-impact communications— grant proposals ? Do your grant applications tell stories that catch the attention of funders and illustrate the real impact their support will have on your community? Why Does Storytelling Matter for Grant Writers?

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Storytelling Grant Tips Proposal 52

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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Grant Resource Guide Tips 52

Achieve

AUGUST 25, 2022

or communicating with major donors to win their support for an upcoming campaign. . Public speaking and presentation skills can help you craft better written and verbal communications, whether you’re engaging with your team internally or connecting with an external audience. . Improving internal communication. .

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Skills Public Help Grant 96

Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Why and how Candid updated our racial equity funding site . The nationwide racial reckoning triggered by the 2020 murder of George Floyd has resulted in a dramatic increase in funding for racial equity. The result is a refreshed site that gives a more complete picture of past funding and allows for stronger comparisons over time.

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Fund Pledge Grant Map 105

sgEngage

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Ensuring that your foundation makes impactful grants to the right nonprofit partners starts with a thorough proposal evaluation. To help you better review submissions so that you are set up for success, here are 10 items you should look for as you evaluate your grant applications. Communications Plan. Measurement Plan.

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Proposal Evaluation Grant Application 81

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

However, nonprofits are guided by a mission- like providing education in under-served areas, supporting research to find cures to diseases, creating community among a specific group of people, and more. Others receive grant funding from governmental agencies, private foundations, and community funds. This method?

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Software Guide Award Grant 309

Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Asking grantmakers for funding can be an intimidating process, especially for small or lesser-known nonprofits. For small or lesser-known nonprofits to fundraise successfully, they need a strategy focused on increasing public visibility and cultivating long-term and diversified funder relationships. Here are some steps to get started.

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Relationship Effective Fundraising Linkedin 111

Candid

MAY 4, 2022

As a result, some foundations have started thinking about giving in a crisis before it even begins and developing a strategy to make sure that their funds have the most impact. They are now adding new subject areas to their portfolios, like public health, mental health, food security, use of technology, and democracy, as just a few examples.

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Europe Case Study Fund Practice 98

Candid

MAY 12, 2021

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., Sourcing grants data from 990s isn’t ideal to begin with—grant descriptions from filings are often sparse, and sometimes grants lists are missing entirely.

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Grant Data Files Method 141

sgEngage

AUGUST 30, 2021

Relief funds offer a vehicle to provide much-needed financial assistance to individuals during unforeseen disasters and personal hardships. And those that comply with regulatory requirements allow for tax-deductible donations and tax-free grants within the United States. Many organizations want to help their own during tough times.

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Disaster Fund Guide Classes 91

Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants tips on how to connect with and cultivate Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) donors: Dear Charity Clairity, My boss thinks we should get more funding through DAFs. Let your community foundation know you exist and you’d love to work with them to further their DAF donors’ interests.

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Donor Fund Giving Sponsor 90

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.,

Grant 110

Grant Homeless Proposal Foundation 110

sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

Then 2020 happened and community needs spiked. To meet demand, the foundation launched two rapid response funds for public health and social justice initiatives within a month of each other. When your community experiences increased need, there is a higher demand on your services in several ways, including: Overwhelmed Staff.

Philanthropy 83

Philanthropy Community Time Blackbaud 83

Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

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.

Grant 98

Grant Structure Analysis Aggregator 98

Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

Here we highlight some of the most popular publications from 2023.  Instead, it encourages foundations to start fresh by reassessing how they best live up to their responsibility and promises made to invest private resources for the public good. Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Implementation Guidebook , by The W.K.

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Resource Mississippi Participatory New York 119

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. However, funding can often be an issue when there are significant numbers of people in need of services. One way to approach finding additional funding is through applications for grants.

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Homeless Grant United States Government 52

Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

Candid did something bold in 2023: We asked that funders put their trust in us by providing unrestricted grant support for our planned mission-critical work—projects we believed would make the biggest impact for the sector at large. million in less restricted funding for such impact-focused initiatives, often in the form of multi-year grants.

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Impact Support Demographics Grant 111

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. Leverage Language and Formatting From Past Grants.

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Proposal Grant Effective Language 83

Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Image credit: Jon Tyson on Unsplash The decades-long decimation of local news—and the dangers that the trend poses for public oversight, an informed citizenry, and democracy itself—remains very much underway. The MacArthur Foundation itself pledged $150 million to the new fund. Since 2005, some 2,200 local newspapers have closed.

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Local Pledge News Support 99

Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Phases range from courting big donors in the silent or “quiet” phase, to spreading the net wide in a public phase to include small and individual donors. This second phase, where your nonprofit openly courts all supporters of your cause, also performs as publicity for your organization.

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Public Campaign Phase Fundraising 40

sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success.

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Roles Foundation Leadership Community 72

Candid

MARCH 11, 2022

We have identified 208 pledges and grants for Ukraine relief. This includes 34 pledges worth $241,773,200 and 174 grants worth $343,561,933 as of March 8. The United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, and Japan account for 91% of total grant funding for Ukraine to date. Giving by funder type.

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Ukraine United Kingdom Global Denmark 126

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Join online fundraising communities and ask lots of questions and monitor for great ideas. Help edit or review grant proposals and grant reports. Offer to write letters of intent or grant requests for the organization and possibly even submit them to foundations or companies. Is the donor renewal rate low?

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Fundraising Mail Law Donation 350

Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

said Cory Howat, Executive Director of the Catholic Community Foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. “We That motivation is often centered in a desire to improve communities, said Seth J. However, raising funds for these organizations can present unique challenges. In some cases, the opportunity existed for relief fundraising.

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Fund Raise Money Organization 119

sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

Then 2020 happened and community needs spiked. To meet demand, the foundation launched two rapid response funds for public health and social justice initiatives within a month of each other. The pressure of a demand spike—paired with the urgent desire to support communities in need—can feel insurmountable.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Community Time Blackbaud 52

Candid

MARCH 21, 2023

billion in emergency funds. Philanthropic responses to the Turkey and Syria earthquakes Candid has been tracking philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake and reporting on major giving by public corporations and foundations. 70% of grants and pledges were made with identifiable announcement dates, with 83.5%

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Syria Turkey Disaster Pledge 111