sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2025

When there is a flurry of activity that affect the entire industry, such as policy changes that disrupt current and potential funding for hundreds of organizations, you need to take the time to understand the risks for your organization and your grantees. Connect organizations to share resources and make introductions where applicable.

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Strategy Impact Fund Grant 66

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 20, 2020

By Dana Bakich , founder and CEO of Positive Equation – a digital consultancy focused on equipping nonprofits with the tools and resources to build impactful digital strategies. She’s worked with Movember, Dress for Success, USTA, American Idol, The Gary Sinise Foundation, Hashtag Lunchbag, and many more. .

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Fund Raise Nonprofit Phase 331

Candid

JANUARY 28, 2025

Smaller shares of grantmakers providing technology and tools, unrestricted funding The good news is that a significant majority of funders are now committed to streamlining grant applications (67%) and reporting processes (56%). Funding technology for equitable outcomes Why should this matter to grantmakers?

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Fund Technology Nonprofit Demonstration 87

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Figuring out how to fund your vision can feel like a steep mountain to climb. Should you fund your work out of your own pocket? Here’s something to keep in mind, starting now: self-funding a nonprofit is not sustainable. To fully fund your mission, you have to become a fundraiser. Where do you start? Just beware!

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Fund Raise Nonprofit Donor 98

Candid

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In 2014, the Ford Foundation refined its mission to focus on disrupting inequality by addressing its root causes rather than simply its symptoms. We’ve also seen greater output and impact from our work, including a significant increase in our grantmaking and expansion of our operations and program areas.

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Culture Impact Reflection Leadership 98

sgEngage

OCTOBER 15, 2024

While the total funding for nonprofits continues to rise, data shows that fewer Americans are engaging in giving and volunteering. I’m excited to share some key insights from this report that I believe can help us all drive greater impact and ensure long-term sustainability in the sector.

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Action Impact Report Social 103

Mashable Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

Google.org , the tech giant's philanthropic arm, is investing millions of dollars into getting nonprofits up to speed on generative AI , part of a massive funding effort to empower organizations to adopt the tech, including Google 's own AI offerings. SEE ALSO: Character.AI SEE ALSO: Character.AI

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Grant Google Nonprofit San Francisco 133

Candid

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Forty years later, we remain an influential intermediary funder that raises funds from institutional grantmakers and individual donors. Here we’ll share our insights into how the practice of listening to the community and funding the supposedly “unfundable” on a small scale can achieve what traditional large-scale philanthropy cannot.

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Grant Fund Participatory Philanthropy 98

sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Grants are an integral lifeline for many nonprofits, providing the necessary funding to launch new initiatives, sustain critical programs, and ensure operational stability. Why Diversifying Your Funding Is Essential With nearly 2 million nonprofit organizations in the United States, the competition for funding from all sources is stiff.

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Grant Fund Fundraising Nonprofit 98

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The Mission Driven Bank Fund partnered with the National Bankers Association Foundation and UpMetrics to close racial income and wealth gaps.

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Fund Foundation Associations National 246

Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The Fast Company Impact Council is a private membership community of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. As a result, many companies, including startups, are finding flexible ways to match funds, allowing people to donate in flexible ways that ignite them and their passion.

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Philanthropy Children Bangladesh Iraq 113

Candid

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Candid has a wealth of data and insights on decades worth of foundation grants. This translates into a personalized grants prospecting experience designed to meet fundraisers unique funding needs. Theres also an option to provide program specifics to refine the recommendations for specific funding needs. What do you think?

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Fund Grant Award Fundraising 84

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 5, 2022

The Dormie Network Foundation is proud to announce the continued growth of its in-kind donation program, with a goal of generating $2 million in impact for its nonprofit partners. Private golf memberships and stay-and-play packages will help nonprofits raise mission-critical operating funds.

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Foundation Network Nonprofit Donation 187

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2022

In this session, we'll review the results of our 2022 Top Funder Decision Factors survey of foundations, charitable trusts, and corporate giving programs from across the country and define how nonprofits can use outcome-focused data to stand out and secure more funding.

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Fund Metrics Report Time 244

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 9, 2025

What specific initiative will the funds raised go to support? On behalf of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, supporters raised money for the organizations Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Celebrate milestones, highlight top fundraisers, and emphasize the real-world impact of their generosity.

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Campaign Nonprofit Fundraising Social Media 278

Bloomerang

JANUARY 9, 2025

To ensure your donation reaches legitimate and impactful organizations, use tools like Charity Navigator , Candid (formerly GuideStar), and TEOS (tax-exempt organization search) to evaluate them before giving. CCFs Wildfire Recovery Fund supports communities through this time of immediate need and long-term recovery.

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Los Angeles Help Disaster Donation 119

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Nonprofits work hard to deliver on their missionsengaging donors, running campaigns, and making an impact. It makes it even easier to connect with additional tools you rely on, creating a best-in-class ecosystem that ensures everything works together to amplify your impact. Better nonprofit CRM integrations change that.

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Integration Program Impact Nonprofit 100

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

After college, she began a job as a Dean of Scholar Support at the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. In that role, Natasha discovered that an organization that goes beyond the money and provides comprehensive support to its members was work that really made an impact. Mary’s Pence is creative in funding ESPERA.

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Organization Nonprofit Mexico Ecuador 101

Candid

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In Sarasota County, it destroyed million-dollar homes on barrier islands, impacting the donors nonprofits and foundations rely on for disaster relief funding. Hurricane Helene: The challenge of underinvestment Floods dont attract as much funding as hurricanes and tropical storms.

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Hurricane North Carolina Philanthropy Lesson 119

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Similarly, without robust support from funders, many nonprofits would struggle to fulfill their missions and extend their positive impact on communities. Here are examples of how funding organizations are supporting the well-being of their grantees, as well as the hurdles grantmakers can face when implementing these programs.

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Impact Grant North Carolina Philanthropy 53

Charity Village

JANUARY 23, 2025

Applications are now open for Toronto Foundations 2025 Vital Signs Grants, focusing on small nonprofits and charities, with operating budgets of up to $500,000, working to build their internal capacity. The funding opportunity includes a one-time grant to strengthen the capacity and charitable work of high-impact organizations.

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Grant Charity Foundation Application 97

Charity Village

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Gay Lea Foundation announced applications are now open for the Community Impact Grants program, supporting initiatives in education, health, wellness, poverty relief and sustainable agriculture.

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Grant Foundation Application Community 93

Candid

DECEMBER 9, 2024

One funding trend Candids Research team recently unearthed is that education fundings share of philanthropic giving, especially from institutional grantmakers, is shrinking. Education remains a funding priority but with a shrinking share Education has been a top priority for both institutional grantmakers and individual donors.

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Education Trend Share Giving 105

sgEngage

MARCH 24, 2025

And with the potential for reduced government funding, CHWs play a critical role in advancing health equity. Hospital foundations are increasingly partnering with community benefit departments to expand access to care. While CHWs provide undeniable benefits, securing stable funding for these programs remains a challenge.

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Community Benefit Practice Cleveland 78

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Donor-advised fund (DAF) disbursements to charitable organizations declined 1.4% The 2024 DAF Report affirms DAFs help stabilize the philanthropic ecosystem when outside influences impact giving patterns,” Holly Welch Stubbing, CEO of National Philanthropic Trust said via a statement. “The during 2023 to $54.77

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Sponsor Grant Charity Calendar 111

Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A key factor in understanding the impact of Black-led nonprofits is the representation of Black leaders across the sector. The data reveals important insights into disparities in leadership, funding, and support. By contrast, white CEOs lead 56% of organizations with budgets under $50,000 but 74% of those with budgets over $10 million.

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Leadership Nonprofit Mississippi South Carolina 22

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Strategic donor engagement, transparent reporting, and meaningful community involvement create the foundation for sustainable funding that powers long-term homelessness initiatives in underserved areas. Organizations that articulate these community-specific needs position supporters to make a targeted impact.

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Homeless Support Build Strategy 105

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Know what they fund and what matters most to them and know who you are as a nonprofit and what your funding priorities are. Grant writing, like any fundraising, is about match-making a donor’s interest in impact with your organization’s mission and outcomes. Know your prospective funder in depth! Excite the funder.

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Grant Application New Hampshire Library 100

Candid

MARCH 24, 2025

This ensures limited resources go where theyre needed most and can have the greatest impact. Secure multiple funding streams No money, no mission, the saying goes in the nonprofit sector. Yet, most nonprofits build business models that rely on one or two major funding sources. We raise significant funds from the U.S.

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Challenge Tips Help Nonprofit 104

Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

What if the key to resilience lies not just in raising funds but in building a stronger community of stakeholders? Research shows the impact of prioritizing grassroots engagement and localized impact on nonprofit sustainability. Share stories of impact from donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries.

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Community Build Fundraising Nonprofit 102

Candid

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Well-intended, ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals are donating large sums of money to fund solutions for some of society’s most challenging problems. The need to center performance over prestige According to Altrata’s Ultra High Net Worth Philanthropy 2024 report, “[a]lmost 20% of UHNW individuals have a private foundation.

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Nonprofit Philanthropy Gift Resource 97

sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This flexibility ensures that operations can continue even if your physical office is impacted. If possible, establish these relationships beforehand so you can make an immediate impact. Your community will need flexible funding throughout the recovery period. This collaboration can make a significant—and immediate—impact.

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Disaster Hurricane Philanthropy Resource 84

Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

Asking donors to rethink the funder-grantee relationship Nonprofits are used to keeping donors at arms length, presenting their successesthe beautiful mosaicwhile concealing the individual tiles that make that successful impact possible. They need to understand the wins and struggles that shape meaningful impact.

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Donor Relationship Conversation Impact 96

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2021

Water.org ’s approach to empowering people with safe water and sanitation delivers on long-term impact expectations and makes it convenient for donors to create the change they wish to see in the world. This metric in mind, monthly donors know the measure of their impact when they check the box to make their donation monthly.

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Donor Difference Community Profit 334

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

A Letter of Inquiry is a quick way to introduce your organization to a prospective funder and to open up a conversation about how a grant would make a positive impact on the community you’re serving and change lives. Never presume you’ll get funded a second or third time. You still have to convince the director to cast you!

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Grant Template Children Foundation 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Instead of generating a profit that can be disbursed to shareholders or reinvested in the business, nonprofits funnel their revenue into things like research funding, program expenses, outreach, and work that directly impacts their mission. Raising funds and winning grants is difficult and requires significant staff time and resources.

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Software Guide Nonprofit Award 328

Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2025

Funds flow to the areas where the need is most timely and compelling. Donors have every right to expect benchmarks and reports on the impact of their gifts. Want to achieve stronger impact? In the foundation world, these are typically known as grants for general operating support. Thats the inherent beauty.

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Gift Giving Donor Philanthropy 115