Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Asking grantmakers for funding can be an intimidating process, especially for small or lesser-known nonprofits. For small or lesser-known nonprofits to fundraise successfully, they need a strategy focused on increasing public visibility and cultivating long-term and diversified funder relationships.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

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. Start small and work your way out. Ford Foundation.

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

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. Start small and work your way out. Ford Foundation.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn is a major gift fundraiser and nonprofit communications expert who uses technology to amplify her impact and do more with less. Carolyn has many years of hands-on experience working in the trenches of nonprofit fundraising across Texas and beyond. Many readers asked How do you become a grant writer?

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Today’s funder list focuses on nonprofits supporting the environment and conservation efforts. Grant Research Tip: As you search beyond this list for potential funders, many foundations will state that they do not accept unsolicited requests for funding. See if any of these funders serve your community and if you qualify for funding.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether it’s okay to apply for a corporate grant and sponsorship at the same time: Is it okay to make an ask for a sponsorship (say, for an event) from a corporation AND separately to that corporation’s independent charitable foundation? BOTTOM LINE 1.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 27, 2024

By nature, nonprofits like yours depend on public support to fuel their mission-centric efforts. Partnering with a local business can benefit both your organization and your corporate partner. Let’s unpack the top nonprofit partnership outreach tips your team can employ to secure corporate support.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 23, 2018

This article was originally published in Nonprofit Hub Magazine. Whenever I find myself with a few hours of free time, I like to consult nonprofit professionals to help make their organizations more robust and self-sufficient. And, almost always, grants are the driving force of that frustration and tedium. Let me explain.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

There are a lot of things that separate work in the nonprofit world from work in the for-profit sector, but the need for solid professional development opportunities isn’t one of them. Fortunately, many organizations now offer free virtual conferences and webinars that cover a wide range of topics relevant to the nonprofit sector.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 20, 2013

Carolyn Owens , Grant Writer & Partner. Although I do not claim to be an expert, I am happy to share what I’ve learned in more than a decade of mining the Internet for information to support grant proposals. Include your city or state in the search to mine local data. Is it local data? 501 Navigation.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

Much has been written about the extraordinary grant making of businesswomen, MacKenzie Scott. The NonProfit Quarterly’s editor Ruth McCambridge wrote this terrific background piece , and CANDID wrote this one sharing the experience of nonprofit CEOs who received her largesse. Scott is a member of the Giving Pledge.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Amid ongoing economic uncertainties and the global pandemic aftermath, nonprofits have had to navigate a lot of change in recent years—shaping the global nonprofit space towards digital-first experiences and processes. When focused on income streams, grants are ranked as the main income stream across all three regions.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2023

The Giving USA 2023: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2022 is the most comprehensive report on philanthropy in America and the data within sheds light on the state of fundraising and ways nonprofits can overcome shortfalls in funding. International affairs nonprofits reported a 10.9% when adjusted for inflation) in 2022.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Help edit or review grant proposals and grant reports. Help the organization apply for, qualify for, and manage its Google for Nonprofits. Is the donor renewal rate low?

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Are you new to the nonprofit world? Hoping to learn more about what nonprofits do, how to start a nonprofit, or how to get a grant? I’m happy to report that there’s a way to learn the ins and outs of nonprofits and fundraising, and it’s way better than Googling each question.

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

The inner financial workings of nonprofits around the world can feel like a mystery to many. For those who aren’t familiar with how nonprofits work or what they do, there could be confusion about how employees receive compensation or how programs are funded. This category keeps a nonprofit’s day-to-day operations running.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Start Your Grant Proposal with a Story. So, why would we not want to use this powerful communication tool when writing grant proposals? When I began writing proposals, storytelling was the only way I knew to convey the problems my organization faced and what we were doing to overcome those problems.

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Qgiv

APRIL 2, 2024

Nonprofit grant proposals can be a daunting task for fundraisers, but it’s a key way to help gain more sustainable funding for your organization. From finding the right grants to writing and applying for them, grant proposals require a lot of research and attention to detail! What is a grant proposal?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Leveraging Your Board for Nonprofit Fundraising: 10 Strategies and Tips for Success What if we told you that your nonprofit’s board members hold the keys to a fundraising revolution? They can also use their connections with local businesses and organizations to help you reach new audiences.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

The past five years have seen tremendous change in the world — and in the nonprofit sector. Then, once nonprofits recovered their wits and resumed asking, fundraising initially rebounded big time. And it’s one of the biggest problems nonprofits face. We faced a global pandemic, resulting in oftentimes disastrous fundraising.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 8, 2023

There are no roadmaps—not because it’s impossible, but because there is no universal standard when it comes to corporate sponsorships for nonprofits. If you’ve ever attended a nonprofit event and noticed the materials say “sponsored by [insert corporation name here],” you’ve witnessed a corporate sponsorship in action.

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Candid

MAY 15, 2024

We understand this as an approach that reimagines relationships among donors, nonprofits, and communities to rebalance power dynamics and decision making, prioritizing authentic connections and mutual learning. We only ask for the information we need to understand the proposal and then dive deeper via phone calls.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

What you need is a nonprofit virtual assistant or VA. Don’t assume a nonprofit virtual assistant is limited to basic clerical work like data entry and responding to emails. A nonprofit virtual assistant is often a more affordable and flexible solution than hiring an independent contractor for every individual task you need help with.

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

I’m often invited to speak with organizations about the latest fundraising and nonprofit trends. While I am happy to share my perspective, trends are, by nature, always changing and have varying impacts depending on your nonprofit’s function. The first is to share my view on some of the latest fundraising and nonprofit trends.

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Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2021

For nonprofits, one thing is certain: securing sponsorships with allies in the for-profit world is one of the most important steps you can take on the path to reaching your fundraising goals. Without the contributions of key sponsors, your nonprofit risks being unable to raise the money it needs to achieve its mission. Organization.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Due to this collective mastery, your work offers an invaluable skill set that uniquely positions development professionals for leadership at nonprofit and philanthropic agencies. Your work behind the scenes is to establish a structure—plans, systems and processes—by which the nonprofit may reach its advancement goals. Any testimonials?

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

posted by Stacey Romanotto Graduate Student, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. There is a saying among fundraising professionals that proposal writing is both an art and a science. The art aspect refers to how well an inspired writer describes a project and the grant-seeking organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Traditionally, NGOs in Kenya have depended on outside support from grant makers and wealthy individuals. As a result, the focus has been writing grant proposals rather than appealing for individual support. In the local context, Kenyan’s give an extremely high proportion of their earnings as donations (cc.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 9, 2024

A movement toward supporting reparations has begun among dozens of leading thinkers and funders in the nonprofit world. A 2023 proposal in Congress called for the redistribution of $14 trillion. Most nonprofits like these operate with little flexibility when there is an economic downturn. million to Black residents.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

If you loved our 2018 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2019 calendar! We've searched far and wide for the best and brightest nonprofit conferences from all around the country! We have everything from: Fundraising & Grants. Nonprofit Management. Nonprofit Management.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 18, 2016

They’re the reason that many nonprofit organizations have the means to operate and make a difference in their communities. They’re grant professionals, and today it’s all about showing them appreciation! Use social media to spread awareness or provide recognition —tag a grant professional to honor their work in the field.

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Picture this: your nonprofit just hosted an engaging hybrid auction with the help of a corporate partner. The OneCause guide to nonprofit marketing plans also recommends using these metrics to determine gaps in your current marketing approach and identify ways to hone your strategy to benefit your nonprofit and its corporate partner.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 30, 2024

You know that securing grants will be a great way to fund your nonprofit’s programs and diversify your revenue streams. In this guide, we’ll walk you through those four main types of grants available to nonprofits and break down everything you need to know! Securing a grant is only step one.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 9, 2014

Gallucci and Roy jointly announced a partnership of philanthropic organizations investing more than $15 million in grants to 23 projects as well as an additional $13 million available in the coming year for innovative projects that will increase the participation, quality, and relevance of secondary education.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Your nonprofit’s mission is the foundation of everything you do. Your nonprofit mission statement is how you communicate your organization’s impact to supporters, clients, and the community at large. What Is a Nonprofit Mission Statement? Why does your nonprofit exist? All right, let’s get started.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 24, 2024

A union drive is underway at a Denver nonprofit that helps the unhoused, the latest of what appears to be a nascent but growing trend across the nonprofit sector there and in other parts of the country. The total of management and non-management employees at the nonprofit is about 800.

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Candid

OCTOBER 13, 2022

This article synthesizes this collective wisdom from grants management professionals’ reflections. This includes what they learned from changes made to improve transparency and streamline grants processes that can inform how to improve overall practices in ways that improve equitable and efficient practices well into the future.

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