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The Rev. Jesse Jackson says of reparations proposal, it's time 'to take seriously the damage done' by slavery
The Rev. Jesse Jackson wants the idea of paying reparations to the descendants of slaves discussed, he tells The Baltimore Sun's editorial board.
Homeless to deliverance: How God, ARM got Jackson man off the streets
“But God … that’s the only way I can explain it. The only way I can explain any of this … but God.”
How I’m Using Passover to Teach My Kids About Modern Slavery
Every year, when I start planning my Passover lessons, I think about creative ways to make the central theme of the holiday—that once we were slaves and now we are free—meaningful and relevant to t…
How to help fight Modern Slavery
Revd Liam O'Boyle describes the work being carried out to combat modern slavery and how you can spot the signs that people are being exploited
What if the "Culture War" Never Happened?
There’s been a lot of talk lately about the “culture wars” and their legacy and what damage they have done to the witness of the church. The problem with many of these arguments is not that they’re too critical of the culture war, it’s that they’re not critical enough of the “culture war.” In other …
How Churches Can Fight Human Trafficking and Slavery in Their Own Backyards
Three steps toward a more effective anti-trafficking ministry
How Do We Repair the Damage?
After reading so many of your experiences, I’ve come to believe that the problem of wounding by the church requires solutions in two areas. **First, people who’ve been wounded need to find healing through biblical communication. **Second, the church needs to return to the biblical model of leadership so we can curtail the abuses of…
When Human Rights Become Acceptable Collateral Damage
Palestinians’ rights matter when targeted by Israel, but not when targeted by the Palestinian Authority. And Israeli rights never matter, except when violated by Israel.
Making Amends: How Funders Can Address Slavery’s Legacy — Inside Philanthropy
It has been 400 years since slavery began in the U.S. How can funders address slavery’s many legacies, like the racial wealth gap? What should a foundation with historic ties to slavery do? How can funders support black-led change?
What is the percentage of grant proposals that foundations actually fund?
GrantSpace, a service of the Foundation Center, offers information and resources that are specifically designed to meet the needs of grantseekers.
10 Tips for Writing Grant Proposals
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?”
6 Fundraising Myths—and Why They’re Wrong
On the surface, a lot of myths can be fairly harmless. But if you firmly believe a fundraising myth, it could damage your nonprofit.
6 Tips to Improve Your Grant Proposal
News and features from the NEA Foundation, a public charity founded by educators for educators to improve public education for all students.
How to Impress a Grant Maker With Your Proposal Budget
A program officer tells how a proposal’s budget shapes his perspective on the applicant and offers tips on what to put in, what to take out, how to disclose financial problems, and more.
How to Write a Winning Proposal for Your Nonprofit Program
Every nonprofit project benefits from a winning proposal, whether your organization is seeking grant funding, individual donations, or just a clear, strategic picture of what you are doing and why. This part of fundraising and project planning is often the most difficult for nonprofits, though it doesn’t have to be. Any project or program can …
10 steps for writing a kickass grant proposal
Writing grants to fund nonprofit work is an art as old as time. Archaeologists have found ancients drawings in caves depicting figures hunched over rocks, one hand chiseling, the other hand pulling…
Nine Traits Of Effective Grant Writers Who Write Great Proposals
Nonprofit executives weigh in on the most important trait they look for when hiring an effective grant writer for their organizations.
