sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

It’s also about making sure that your questions reflect the current state of your community and the sector, and that they respect the diversity and expertise of your applicants. Does this question reflect the mission of my organization? Would this question be better asked in a follow-up interview or post-award communication?

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Application Review Evaluation Reflection 84

NonProfit Hub

MAY 24, 2017

Finding grants for your nonprofit organization is a lot like shopping for a pair of jeans. They come in all shapes and sizes, require some self-reflection and can be an incredibly time-consuming process. It may require some sifting and searching on your part, but this will surely save you from those pesky grant-writing blues.

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Candid

MARCH 21, 2024

While 2022 total assets and fundraising didn’t keep pace with 2021 levels, they were still significantly higher than 2020 totals, reflecting a long-term pattern of growth overall. 2022 grantmaking hits record high In addition, in spite of these declines, the community foundations in the survey collectively awarded $14.8

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

I quickly became responsible for identifying potential funding opportunities, grant-writing, stewardship efforts, and reporting to funders. I’d taken it for granted that these resources were just there. These resources have helped AA21 Utah secure grants from Union Pacific Railroad’s Community Ties Grant program, the Larry H.

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Utah Project Lesson Fundraising 102

sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

Back in the mid-2010s, I served as chair of the selection committee for the Washington, DC region’s biggest award recognizing excellence in nonprofit management. Simply put, the people who write grant applications may be surprised to discover how difficult it can be for respondents to understand and answer their questions.”

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Question Application Reflection Philanthropy 94

Candid

JUNE 5, 2023

Every year, Candid processes data on nearly two million organizations and more than three million grants. The PCS is meant to reflect the work of the sector; it’s important to us that the sector has a chance to shape it. cash grants, program-related investments); and organization type.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2022

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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Candid

JULY 1, 2021

A s of July 2020, we’d identified racial e quity grants and pledges worth $4.2 Pledges, which are distinct from grants, are commitments to dedicate a particular amount of funding over time to yet unspecified recipients. In other words, while grants represent guaranteed funding, pledges are promises about future spending.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 1, 2011

If you can write an original 4-8 line poem that reflects your non-profit's mission, your organization may be eligible for a Heart & Soul Grant of $10,000 or $5,000 USD! Do you want to celebrate the heart and soul of your non-profit? The competition starts today - March 1 and ends March 28, 2011.( read more ).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

Review the Year: I use a tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I call it my “To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.“ also use it as a reflection as the year progresses. It’s fuel for finding flow.

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Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

Lauren Sly Vice president of programs, Communities in Schools – Greater Tarrant County Learn more "Having flexibility with our Impact Management solution to adjust how we're collecting data to continually reflect programming on the ground has been key, because when the data reflects the work, the providers are more interested in their data."

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Tools Management Los Angeles Demonstration 52

Tech Soup

MARCH 3, 2011

The CTK Foundation just opened its 2011 Heart and Soul Grant Award Program. They'll be awarding over $25,000 in grants to nonprofits, charities and voluntary organizations of all sizes in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. Here's where it gets fun (or tricky).

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Candid

JULY 5, 2022

Like findings from last year’s survey , increases in giving were not necessarily reflective of higher payout. Like independent foundations, several commented that although total grant amounts increased, their payout remained the same or decreased due to growth in assets.? . Looking ahead: 2022 trends ? .

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Foundation Giving Change Survey 95

Candid

MARCH 28, 2022

The dashboard’s visualization of the sector reflects these overlapping functions. One in five foundation grant dollars goes toward general operating support. [2]. About 22% of foundations’ grant dollars go to funding general operating support, totaling $12.8 billion in grants (22% of total foundation dollars). .

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Social Grant Government Philanthropy 76

Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

We reflected. One such data story is this: Though long suspected, we finally have the data to confirm that 39 percent of our grant applications are duplicative across funders. Analysis of grant applications from 130 funders. Requested Grant Funding Related (20 percent). We adapted. Miscellaneous (3 percent).

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Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

According to the 2020 Smithsonian Magazine article, The Storied History of Giving in America , the practice of philanthropy can reflect and reinforce inequity. A trust-based funding model should be the standard for grant awards to Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofit organizations.

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Care2

MARCH 1, 2011

Here’s your chance to use your inspiration and write a poem that reflects your nonprofits mission and work. Winners prizes can also win: The 2011 Bloggers Choice Award, where a blogger writing about the H&S Grant Award Program will choose a nonprofit applicant to receive a $1,000 cash grant.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

They will need to make financial incentives to attend—especially grants and scholarships—more robust and communicate how an education at their school prepares students for the future. Ensure your marketing, website, and social media appeal to a broad audience and reflect an ever-changing student population. What makes you stand out?

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Education Student Award University 87

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Like it or not, grants are a necessity for nearly all nonprofits to stay alive and do good work. One tip I could have used early on was to plan and design the grant project before writing up a query letter or proposal. To help you focus on why your grant project is needed in your community, answer these questions: a.

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Grant Project Develop Proposal 63

Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

I quickly became responsible for identifying potential funding opportunities, grant-writing, stewardship efforts, and reporting to funders. I’d taken it for granted that these resources were just there. These resources have helped AA21 Utah secure grants from Union Pacific Railroad’s Community Ties Grant program, the Larry H.

Utah 52

Utah Project Lesson Time 52

sgEngage

MAY 23, 2024

Understand Your Organization’s Capacity Your organization should consider these four components before applying for any grant, especially those connected to federal dollars. How will the program continue after the grant concludes? Risk Analysis – what could threaten the project or the organization?

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Award Grant Application Analysis 103

Connection Cafe

MARCH 13, 2014

For organizations that received government funds through grants or contracts, these government agencies require detailed and highly specific reporting and accountability structures to ensure the monies were used appropriately and to avoid fraud, waste and abuse. Cost Accounting. Payroll Timekeeping.

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Grant Strategy eBook Government 39

Candid

APRIL 20, 2021

Six were Asian women: Soon Chung Park, Hyun Jung Grant, Suncha Kim, Yong Ae Yue, Xiaojie Tan, and Daoyou Feng. In other words, “For every $100 awarded by foundations for work in the United States, only 20 cents explicitly supports AAPI communities.” My take reflects my thoughts about the moment more broadly. Looking forward.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

But this year’s agenda also brings content based on what we’ve all learned in the past 18 months that has caused us to “Rethink Change”—a term we’ve coined at Blackbaud to reflect the gear-shifting that foundation, and all nonprofit, professionals have had to do in the now-normal.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2011

So, when I heard about this grant program, I just couldn’t resist having a guest post about it. This year’s Heart & Soul grant program , put on by the CTK Foundation Fund, is designed to do just that. There is a quick turnaround on these grants. Panelists told their case studies as poems. Guest post by Juan A.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2012

This concept was second place winner of the Microsoft Imagine Cup Grants program (which is part of Microsoft’s YouthSpark Initiative that encourages young entrepreneurs and philanthropists. ” Not surprisingly, charity:water was one of the organizations selected.

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Los Angeles Data Social Reflection 107

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

The reach, impression, and even engagement metrics provided by the top social networks on organic posts are often inflated and not a true reflection of the power (or lack of power) of your pages and profiles. List all languages spoken, honors and awards received, and publications. Keep that in mind!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

By 2030, the Ford Foundation aims to ensure the needs of rural, low-income, and indigenous communities are reflected in policies and practices related to natural resources in the Global South, helping them to secure land rights and have their say in the planning of projects. . Funding Community-Led Climate Action.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

Whether you are new to grants, and re-evaluating how your organization seeks out grant funding, Rachel Werner will go through what you need to know to become more grant ready. We’re here to talk about how to build a better grant strategy in this post-COVID, to the extent that we are post-COVID world. Rachel: Mm-hmm.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Competition for limited awards. Researching and finding mission-specific grants. Based on this, one could paraphrase nonprofits' grantseeking experience as too much time spent searching for too few awards — ouch! Competition for Limited Awards: Tap into a Database of More than 8,000 Funders. Register now.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Reflecting on “Make It Your Own&# « A. The Make It Your Own program was a grant program in 2007 created by the Case Foundation to promote “citizen centered&# approaches to local community building. The assessment was conducted by Peter Levine, Peter Deitz and Cynthia Gibson.

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Web Bookmarking Evaluation Lesson 120

Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

Also, you should create a branded donation page that reflects the same message featured in your appeal. Do these things: Ask a current donor or group of donors if they’ll front a challenge grant up to a certain amount. That’s a mistake because you may be missing out on some potentially significant grants.

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Action Strategy Donor Calendar 138

NTEN

MARCH 28, 2011

If you did not attend the conference, visit the SlideShare event to review presentations. Check out notes taken by session attendees throughout the conference using Google Docs , too!

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NTC NTEN Doc Conference 99

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2012

This periodic review pushes us to candidly reflect on what works and what we can do better with our grantmaking. A few weeks ago, we featured the following question on the site: Do you think that OE funders should require grantees to undertake an organizational assessment before awarding an OE grant? Why/why not?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

The theme should clearly reflect the purpose of honoring and highlighting AAPI cultures. Recognize prominent AAPI individuals with heritage awards. Or present grants and donations to causes they support. Others may prefer moderated discussions or interviews. Honor requests to share cultural performances or demonstrations.

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Celebrate Education Fundraising Culture 59

Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

You can be a grant writer or direct mail specialist or fundraising events specialist. Culture tends to reflect who’s in charge. Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. It’s a big job, serving as a development officer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Since were are on the Mediterranean Sea, I did the final reflective exercise as a walk on the beach. I got to perfect it when I taught master classes and workshops for NGOs and activists in New Zealand and Australia. Measuring the Networked Nonprofit Wins 2013 Terry McAdam Nonprofit Book Award. Photo by Gary Clark.

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