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Grants for nonprofits operating in the arts, environment, education, or social welfare and health sectors

Charity Village

The McLean Foundation invites nonprofits operating in the arts, environment, education, or social welfare and health sectors to apply for grants of up to $15,000. The Foundation seeks projects that show promise for improving the wellbeing of people, communities, and our environment which may initially lack broad public appeal.

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Leadership Lessons from the Martial Arts

The MatrixFiles

Google for leadership lessons from the martial arts and you’ll get a jillion posts. Most of them focus on skills you’ll develop from practicing the martial arts. These leadership lessons are gleaned more from HOW Master Yun runs his studio, than from the practice of taekwondo and hapkido (both martials arts I practice).

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Leadership Lessons from the Martial Arts

The MatrixFiles

Google for leadership lessons from the martial arts and you’ll get a jillion posts. Most of them focus on skills you’ll develop from practicing the martial arts. These leadership lessons are gleaned more from HOW Master Yun runs his studio, than from the practice of taekwondo and hapkido (both martials arts I practice).

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Grants: The Fine Art Of Arm Twisting

The NonProfit Times

For example, rather than asking for program data, ask for the number of parents who attended health education classes in the last 12 months. ©Barbara Floersch The post Grants: The Fine Art Of Arm Twisting appeared first on The NonProfit Times. Make the request specific. But when they do not, turn up the heat.

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Strategic Fundraising For Small Arts + Culture Nonprofits

Bloomerang

When you look at more niche nonprofits—like those focused on arts and culture —fundraising plays a critical role in enabling your organization to make a positive impact on their communities. The arts are important to modern culture and society, yet competition from other causes can encroach on the ability of your nonprofit to raise funds.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Bloomerang

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture.

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4 Great Employee Retention Ideas for Arts and Cultural Orgs

sgEngage

For arts and culture organizations like yours, it’s essential to have a strong internal team supporting your activities, whether you’re preserving cultural heritage, offering visual arts classes for kids, or putting on musicals. The post 4 Great Employee Retention Ideas for Arts and Cultural Orgs first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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