“For me, that was the last straw,” former Erie County Legislator Betty Jean Grant said Tuesday night after holding a news conference wher...
Grant seekers should look for different sources of money for each project rather than looking for foundations that will pay for a comprehensive program, say two experts.
Advice from grant makers on how to improve your chances of getting funded.
This workshop will focus on what a grant is and how people like you as well as your non-profit organization can increase their chances for receiving them. We’ll discuss opportunities and requirements to apply for and receive individual grants then explore what qualities a non-profit needs to develop from its inception to maximize its odds …
The challenges of obtaining a grant are finding a quality funder and getting said funder to approve your grant application.
In this free live nonprofit webinar we will go through tips and tricks that all grant professionals can use to help implement a successful grant seeking strategy in their organization.
Grants are becoming increasingly more challenging to write and competitive to receive, so nonprofit organizations should always be asking themselves, “How can I make my grant applications stand out in a crowded field?”
The process of finding grants typically begins with prospect research. Foundations generally give based on subject and geographic region, so look for funders whose interests match your organization's mission, programs, populations served, and locations served.
Multiyear general support is essential. So is help paying salaries of talented staff members.
An association of philanthropists who work with few or no staff members shares grant makers’ views on how to encourage grantees to collaborate and take risks.
Did you know the government gives away hundreds of millions of dollars every year to people just like you? It’s called grant money, and unlike a loan, it never needs to be paid back. But, most people don’t know how to go about for applying for government grants or that they even exist<br>Grant money is given out everyday for hundreds of different reasons. But, you cant just call uncle sam and ask him for a few thousand dollars. There are typically lengthy…
Nonprofits that depend on the affluent and foundation grants could face some challenges in the year ahead. But experts say it’s not time to panic.
Increasingly, for-profit social enterprises that seek to serve some of the hardest-to-reach populations are looking to grant funding, not just commercial capital, to finance their paths to scale.
Contributed by: Matthew E. Chope, CFP® I talk to a lot of clients who have set up Donor-Advised Funds or family foundations and are confused. They’ve figured out how to put money in, but how to make grants isn’t always as clear. The IRS prohibits using these funds to satisfy a pledge. That doesn’t p
A report by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors encourages foundation leaders to work closely with their boards and make sure the appropriate framework is in place to support new approaches to philanthropy.
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GrantSpace, a service of the Foundation Center, offers information and resources that are specifically designed to meet the needs of grantseekers.
Busting these myths will help any nonprofit organization set a path to success in grant development. Myth #1 Grants are the easiest way to secure funding.
Grant writing is a lot like dating in college. You go on many dates—some are duds and some are worth further investigation.
A nonprofit may have dozens―or even hundreds―of private grants, with reporting requirements that can run the gamut from simple to wildly complex. Without a