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How inflation affects foundation grantmaking decisions

Candid

Among those who increased giving, here is a sample of their responses:  “More need and granting from our non-endowed funds and donor-advised funds (DAFs.)” “We gave larger grants to long-term grant partners to cover their increased costs for the same programming.” We added 8% to each grant award.”

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Normalizing seeking support for mental health takes collective action

Candid

Locally, NAMI of Georgia has a list of events happening to raise awareness and normalize seeking and receiving mental health care. Candid’s data shows that between 2018 and 2020, 10,337 funders awarded 44,665 grants valued at $9.8 Here are the top 10 grantmakers in Georgia who funded mental health between 2014 and 2021.

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Funders: Considering Collaboration? Start With a Light Touch and See Where It Leads

sgEngage

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Their donors, staff, and board members have extensive knowledge of local needs and organizations, and they also have relationships with local leaders in business, government, and education.

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Analyzing Budgets and Saving Money at a Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

These funds are often depleted quickly, so act immediately when opportunities are announced. The need for local pest control, insurance, copier lease, or related services may change, therefore you should re-evaluate annually. Funding For Good, Inc. As a result, you will have more dollars to pay staff and keep your doors open.

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Community Foundations, Donor Advised Funds, and Cloud-based Technology – An Insider’s Look At This Winning Trifecta

Connection Cafe

Just a few months ago, in November 2019, I sat on my front porch and made my donor-advised fund (DAF) grant recommendations via a donor portal within an app on my iPhone while simultaneously sipping a nice glass of wine. In the past, we would receive quarterly fund statements and an occasional letter or email about an event.

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6 Steps for Finding Corporate Sponsors for Your Next Fundraising Event

Get Fully Funded

Where to Find Corporate Sponsors Don’t get a list from the local chamber or business association and send everyone a letter asking for a sponsorship. Ask your staff, volunteers, and Board who they know at local businesses. A “sphere of influence” exercise can be really helpful here. Be clear what you’re asking for.

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How to create your new nonprofit’s first budget

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Your budget will also help you get funding because you can show donors that you know exactly what it costs to deliver services. Mark off a couple of blocks of time on your calendar to research things like supplies, materials, and equipment online or call local vendors to find out what things cost. Put that number in your budget.

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