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6 Places to Find Grants for Your Non-Profit

The Fundraising Authority

Many non-profit organizations rely on grants from foundations, corporations, and government agencies to round out their fundraising efforts. If your non-profit is looking for new grant opportunities, here are six tried-and-true places to find them: #1 – Your Board I always start my grant research with my board.

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Making the Switch: What For-Profit CFOs Need to Know About Nonprofit Accounting

sgEngage

You can run a profit and loss statement in your sleep. But you are tired of the for-profit world. From the goal of your organization to how finances are managed, it’s important to understand how for-profit accounting and nonprofit accounting differ so you can help drive success for your new organization.

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Giving Trends in Kenya: How the Growth of Mobile Payments Are Transforming Community Giving

Nonprofit Tech for Good

According to the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law , there are 6,500+ NGOs registered with the NGOs Coordination Board in Kenya. According to the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law , there are 6,500+ NGOs registered with the NGOs Coordination Board in Kenya. Why is that? 78% of donors in Kenya volunteer.

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Using Technology to Build Transparency That Brings Long-Term Support

Allegiance Group

Constraints That Nonprofits Face Those who previously worked in the for-profit space often face a rude awakening when they switch to nonprofits. The model isn’t set up to facilitate growth, and profits aren’t the priority — the impact is. Today, Toms donates a third of its profits through cash grants and partnerships with nonprofits.

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Write Your Nonprofit Business Plan in 9 Sections

Get Fully Funded

Unlike for-profit businesses, you are not just selling your potential partners on the numbers and inviting them to make a profit. For example, if you run a homeless shelter, you should mention the number of people who are homeless on any given night in your area. Does your organization provide a meal? Marketing Plan.

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Making a Case for Calculating Your Nonprofit’s Indirect Costs

sgEngage

Nonprofit organizations do not frequently use indirect costs unless they pursue government grants , but an indirect cost rate can be helpful to all organizations. A For-Profit Example of Indirect Costs. A For-Profit Example of Indirect Costs. The simplest way to understand indirect costs is through a for-profit lens.

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Building a Strong Future: A Step-by-Step Guide to Non-Profit Planning

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 11 minutes Building a Strong Future: A Step-by-Step Guide to Non-Profit Planning Feeling overwhelmed by the challenges your non-profit faces? Many non-profits struggle without a solid plan in place. So, why do so many non-profits find themselves in hot water? You’re not alone.

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