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10 Tips for Better Grant Management Processes

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Money comes with strings attached, so be sure you are willing and able to honor each [grant] without putting the rest of your business at risk,” advises Steven Canum, CFO of Senior Resources of West Michigan. Learn the language and history. In managing grant funding , communication is key.

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The “All In” Woman Philanthropist

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While women’s role in philanthropy has recently gained visibility due to high-profile philanthropists like Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott, we must also recognize that women, particularly women of color, have a long history and diverse expressions of generosity. Michigan Avenue. Women give broadly.

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What's Your Vision?

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A cheerful curly-haired deli owner stands in front of 30 of us and shares a quote he loves: "Artists live in the present and write detailed histories of the future." Last week, I attended a workshop on Creating a Vision of Greatness at ZingTrain , the training arm of Zingerman's Deli, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. WHAT IS A VISION?

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P2P Fundraising: Expanding Beyond the Fundraising Event

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Just think of all the different organizations raising money to end cancer… you see my point. University of Michigan is a great example of how a giving day at a university can help drive incredible support for a school. There are 1.8M Project Based Fundraising. Project Based Fundraising.

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Grantseeking Basics: Researching Suitable Funders Part Three – Corporate Funding

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Michigan State University's list of service clubs and civic organizations that provide funding. Big Book of Library Grant Money. Grantmaking Philosophy/Program Emphasis: History of funding, mission, program interests, population focus, geographic focus, and types of support provided, recent grants. Information Today.

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Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Events: One Size Does Not Fit All

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Small Team: This type of event, which includes golf tournaments and bowl-a-thons, is ideally suited for small groups of people who are interested in raising money for a cause. American Heart Association has a long history of such events, including Jump Rope for Heart (1970s) and Hoops for Heart (1990s). million was donated online.

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150+ Creative Ways to Show Donors Appreciation

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Lots of research shows that donors don’t want the organization to spend money on free merchandise. History: Simply being around a long time has some cachet and may mean you have access to historical wisdom, knowledge, and records. It is seen as wasteful overhead. Connections: Relationships to lawmakers, celebrities, newsrooms.

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