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How to Get Funding for a Nonprofit: Tips on Tapping into 12 Top Funding Sources

Wild Apricot

APRIL 8, 2024

Knowing how to get funding for a nonprofit is the first step towards success! Discover the pros & cons of the most common nonprofit funding sources.

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Who's Really Funding Campus Protests?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 31, 2024

Although student protest groups have received funding from foundations and large donors, organizers maintain that a rapidly growing and decentralized network of young activists has propelled the protests forward. Here, pro-Palestinian protesters are outside Sproul Hall at UC Berkeley.

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How Flexible Funding for Women’s Funds Can Shift the Paradigm

Center for Effective Philanthropy

MARCH 14, 2024

The post How Flexible Funding for Women’s Funds Can Shift the Paradigm appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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Strange and Unusual Grant Funding Sources

GrantNews

MAY 15, 2024

Locating the correct grant funding sources can be a daunting task. If you have not considered grants, you will be happy to learn that they are a great way to secure funding. To illustrate, a grant is awarded to fund ideas and projects. To illustrate, a grant is awarded to fund ideas and projects. Where do you turn?

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Grant Budgeting: Tips for Maximizing Funding Opportunities

The NonProfit Times

MAY 28, 2024

By Jackie Sue Griffin Securing grant funding is crucial to a nonprofit’s growth, and it starts with crafting a well-planned and realistic budget. It’s also important to allocate sufficient funds for evaluation and monitoring activities to ensure the project’s success.

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Four ‘T’s for Better Funding Relationships and Healthier Nonprofits

Center for Effective Philanthropy

JULY 18, 2024

It takes […] The post Four ‘T’s for Better Funding Relationships and Healthier Nonprofits appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy. As the old saying goes “Victory has a thousand fathers.” And few victories come as close to that claim as the successes wrought by funders and their grantees.

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How Philanthropy Can Fund a Tech Revolution

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 28, 2024

Tom Kalil, who is leaving Schmidt Futures to start Renaissance Philanthropy, opines on the need to raise funds for nonprofit STEM research. Tom Kalil, who is leaving Schmidt Futures to start Renaissance Philanthropy, opines on the need to raise funds for nonprofit STEM research.

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Will Giving Grants Based on Race Survive the Fearless Fund Case?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 26, 2024

Fearless Fund has put grant makers on notice: Any grants limited to members of a specific race could be illegal. Fearless Fund has put grant makers on notice: Any grants limited to members of a specific race could be illegal. The 11th Circuit decision in American Alliance for Equal Rights v. But there remain plenty of unknowns.

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Your Unrestricted Funds Need Stewardship, Too

Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

All in unrestricted funds with no reporting necessary. While nonprofits will hopefully see an increase in unrestricted funds—and a decrease in burdensome reporting requirements—as part of this and other movements, good nonprofit accounting principles still apply. What Are Restricted Funds? What are Unrestricted Funds?

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Reimagining the Philanthropic Resource Chain: Lessons from Fiscal Sponsorship and Intermediary Funds

Center for Effective Philanthropy

JULY 2, 2024

Pooling […] The post Reimagining the Philanthropic Resource Chain: Lessons from Fiscal Sponsorship and Intermediary Funds appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy. They are the critical links that connect resources from donors to historically overlooked causes and marginalized communities.

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IIJA Explainer: Leveraging Available Funds

AmpliFund

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Signed into law in 2021, this legislation funds infrastructure projects through 2026. Funds have been distributed at the expected pace with competitive grants taking longer than formula or direct spending. Best Practices for Successful Award Management With increased funding comes increased challenges.

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“Crystal Ball” for 2024: How will the Stock Market Impact Grant Funding

Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

To date, we have won more than $103 million in funding for our clients. Every day, we use these insights to win more dollars for a wide variety of organizations all across the United States, and these insights can help increase your funding, too. If you need help growing your grant funding, contact us today.

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Do You Know the 5 Types of Grant Funding Sources?

GrantNews

MAY 24, 2024

When discussing grants, it is important to consider the various types of funding sources that provide them. While the government is a commonly known funding source, it actually accounts for less than 30% of all grants. In response, GrantWatch provides information to identify the five main types of grant funding sources.

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Planning the Perfect Annual Fund Campaign

Wild Apricot

AUGUST 10, 2022

If you’re looking to bring in secure funding for your nonprofit organization, annual fundraising is a must-do! A watertight annual fund campaign helps you strengthen donor relationships, bring in new supporters and secure your operational expenses.

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Delta Community Opens Application Period for 2025 Philanthropic Fund Program

NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2024

Delta Community Credit Union is now accepting grant applications from nonprofits for its 2025 Philanthropic Fund program.

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How the Fearless Fund Ruling Distorts Charity, History — and Law

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 13, 2024

By Roger Colinvaux Photo by Carl Juste/Miami Herald Fearless Fund co-founders Ayana Parsons, from left, and Arian Simone, with attorney Ben Crump, hold a press conference after appearing in federal court at the James Lawrence King Federal Justice Building in Miami, Florida, on Jan. 31, 2024.

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Nonprofit Radio for November 14, 2022: Your Corporate Funding

Tony Martignetti

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Lori Zoss Kraska: Your Corporate Funding In “The Boardroom Playbook,” Lori Zoss Kraska gives you step-by-step strategies—and healthy doses of encouragement—to improve your corporate funding process so you increase support and sponsorships. Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for November 14, 2022: Your Corporate Funding ?

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Celebrating Canada with Grant Funding

GrantNews

MAY 29, 2024

Celebrate Canada with Grant Funding! In the spirit of friendship, GrantWatch is providing a list of some of the many grant funding opportunities available in Canada! This category has both local, state/province, national and international funding opportunities available.

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Make the Most of Summer: Health, Safety Tips, and Grant Funding

GrantNews

JULY 11, 2024

Boating and the Environment – Funding for projects that promote water safety, develop economical personal safety equipment, and minimize the deleterious effects boating can have on the environment. Funding supports things like community gardens, park upgrades, and other activities that benefit local residents.

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Key Trends in Grant Funding

Grant Training Center

JUNE 17, 2024

Advances in data analytics and artificial intelligence that enable funding agencies to better assess the potential impact and feasibility of grant proposals, leading to more informed decision-making. Intense competition for funding, with many worthy projects vying for limited resources.

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How Nonprofits Can Avoid Buyer’s Remorse for Fund Accounting Software

Blackbaud

JULY 5, 2024

Identify the specific functionality needs of your organization, such as a segmented chart of accounts for accurate fund accounting and whether the software was built for organizations like yours. Is my fund structure correct? Once finalized by the committee, have the requirement list approved by your leadership.

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Celebrating success: Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates raised more than $8.2 million in grant funding in 2023

Millionaire Grant Lady

APRIL 10, 2024

Foundations change funding priorities and funding strategies. We measure our success by the funding we achieve for these nonprofits. Each year, we work to earn more funding for more organizations so they can do more of the work that really matters for more people. The landscape of philanthropy is always changing.

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Making Community Services Funding More Accessible

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

GrantWatch knows that funding for community services is key to building and maintaining strong communities. Making community services funding more accessible is a vital step towards empowering grassroots initiatives to address the well-being of society at large. Community Services Funding GrantWatch is here to light your way.

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Ta-Nehisi Coates Spearheads New Fund Combating Sexual Violence

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The Courage Fund will honor champions of sexual-violence prevention and run education and healing programs, largely for Black women and girls. Kelly’s trial, author Ta-Nehisi Coates is teaming up with two nonprofits to create the Courage Fund. By Kay Dervishi Inspired to action after singer R.

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Securing Funding in Tough Times

Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 28, 2024

Securing funding can often feel like an uphill battle in nonprofits’ fluctuating economic landscape. This blog post delves into practical strategies for nonprofits seeking to enhance their grant writing skills and secure necessary funding during challenging periods. Why Is This Considered a Tough Time for Nonprofit Funding?

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Community Solutions Commits $135 Million Through Large Cities Housing Fund

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 24, 2024

made available by the Large Cities Housing Fund. Prest Community Solutions An apartment home in Charlotte, N.C., Also, the Bainum Family Foundation pledged $100 million to make access to child care more equitable, and Knight Foundation will give $6.9 million to strengthen election news coverage, primarily in swing states.

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Promote Child Safety and Well-Being with Grant Funding

GrantNews

MAY 1, 2024

Funding is for a variety of projects including improving safety for children online, strengthening relationships, and providing child-focused responses to abuse. Funding enhances the quality of the administrative, judicial, and investigative management of child abuse and neglect cases, particularly child sexual abuse and exploitation.

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Grant application and review practices for more equitable and inclusive funding

Candid

JUNE 10, 2024

Grantseekers look to grantmaking organizations to demonstrate their commitment to fairness before applying for funding. The form should be as concise as possible, and the effort required to complete it should be proportionate to the amount of potential funding. The actionable tips above for each practice should help in getting started.

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As Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins, Florida Community Foundations Prepare Permanent Disaster Funds

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 6, 2024

In a new model of crisis response, permanent funds allow foundations to issue grants quickly in response to natural disasters. has received a grant from a disaster relief fund to distribute hurricane kits to clients. has received a grant from a disaster relief fund to distribute hurricane kits to clients.

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J.M. Kaplan Fund Names New Executive Director

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Kaplan Fund Julia Bator, executive director of The J.M. Kaplan Fund. Prest The J.M. Also, the Arc of the United States picked a U.S. Department of Education leader as its next CEO, and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation has tapped a new U.S. racial-justice director.

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Melinda French Gates Announces Where $1 Billion in New Funds Will Go to Help Women and Girls

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 28, 2024

The philanthropist asked women leaders to take part in distributing some of the funds, and she's financing a competition to attract new ideas to improve female health worldwide.

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Pros and Cons of Grant Funded Positions | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

JULY 23, 2024

Let's explore the Pros and Cons of Grant Funded Positions. Is the value of expanding capacity worth the challenge of longer-term sustainability?

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Travel Tips When Using Grant Funds

Fundraising HayDay

JUNE 13, 2024

Grant funding can be used for travel, if the funder allows it. If federal funding is involved, there are some very specific rules about what you can and cannot do with travel funding. We’re talking about all those specifics to make sure you spend you grant funding appropriately.

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Why Fund Accounting Software Beats Spreadsheets for Nonprofit Grant Reporting and Compliance

Blackbaud

APRIL 2, 2024

To meet those requirements, you’ll need to be able to successfully track and manage your grants and effectively report on how you allocated these funds. If you are a grant-funded organization, it will be important to manage spending restrictions and meet reporting requirements. Tracking: Cut Out the Spreadsheets!

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Gateway Foundation Announces Grant Funding Opportunity

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 7, 2024

Gateway Foundation announced that $2 million in funds from the sale of the Beacon House are now available to provide grants.

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What is the Best Funding for Nonprofit Organizations? | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

JULY 23, 2024

Understanding the benefits and drawbacks of 9 types of funding will enhance your financial management and help you set more informed goals for the future.

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5 Ways Fund Accounting Simplifies Financial Reporting for Community Health Centers

Blackbaud

MAY 3, 2024

With multiple points of accountability and dynamic funding sources, accounting professionals in community health centers face complex challenges. And with that form of funding comes significant compliance requirements. With fund accounting software, you get an extra level of control over grant expense tracking and reporting.

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The Role of AI in Fund Accounting: How Blackbaud is Driving Innovation and Efficiency

Blackbaud

JULY 3, 2024

A Director of Finance at a nonprofit shared this sentiment with us during our research on the value of AI in fund accounting. AI in fund accounting has the power to drive deeper analysis and increased efficiency across your nonprofit accounting team, with the right safeguards for accuracy and privacy. Not bookkeeping.

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Can Endowment Funding Advance Racial Justice and Equity?

Center for Effective Philanthropy

APRIL 23, 2024

The post Can Endowment Funding Advance Racial Justice and Equity? appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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AmeriCorps Announces Volunteer Generation Fund Grant Competition

NonProfit PRO

MAY 9, 2024

AmeriCorps announced that applications are open for its 2023 fiscal year Volunteer Generation Fund grant competition.

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Overflow Announces Close of $20M Series B Funding Round

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Overflow announced the successful closure of its $20 million Series B funding round, which was led by the Wesleyan Investment Foundation.

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How are Nonprofits Funded? 7 Fundraising Strategies | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

JULY 5, 2024

Explore comprehensive funding strategies for nonprofits with a focus on efficiency using Instrumentl to find grants. Gain insights into optimizing funding efforts for organizational growth and sustainability.

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Appeals Court Rules Funding Process A Contract, Not A Grant

The NonProfit Times

JUNE 5, 2024

As the dissenting judge pointed out, the discrimination in access to funding that Fearless Foundation seeks to address is long-standing and irrefutable. Programs that exclude certain individuals because of their race such as the ones the Fearless Fund has designed and implemented are unjust and polarizing,” the statement continued.

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Foundations Are Funding Tiny Home Villages for the Homeless. Is It a Worthwhile Effort?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 7, 2024

The Oak Foundation, Sobrato Philanthropies, and the Dell Foundation are funding tiny home villages as homelessness spikes.

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How to Get Funding for a Nonprofit: Tips on Tapping into 12 Top Funding Sources

Who's Really Funding Campus Protests?

Trending Sources

How Flexible Funding for Women’s Funds Can Shift the Paradigm

Strange and Unusual Grant Funding Sources

Grant Budgeting: Tips for Maximizing Funding Opportunities

Four ‘T’s for Better Funding Relationships and Healthier Nonprofits

How Philanthropy Can Fund a Tech Revolution

Will Giving Grants Based on Race Survive the Fearless Fund Case?

Your Unrestricted Funds Need Stewardship, Too

Reimagining the Philanthropic Resource Chain: Lessons from Fiscal Sponsorship and Intermediary Funds

IIJA Explainer: Leveraging Available Funds

“Crystal Ball” for 2024: How will the Stock Market Impact Grant Funding

Do You Know the 5 Types of Grant Funding Sources?

Planning the Perfect Annual Fund Campaign

Delta Community Opens Application Period for 2025 Philanthropic Fund Program

How the Fearless Fund Ruling Distorts Charity, History — and Law

Nonprofit Radio for November 14, 2022: Your Corporate Funding

Celebrating Canada with Grant Funding

Make the Most of Summer: Health, Safety Tips, and Grant Funding

Key Trends in Grant Funding

How Nonprofits Can Avoid Buyer’s Remorse for Fund Accounting Software

Celebrating success: Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates raised more than $8.2 million in grant funding in 2023

Making Community Services Funding More Accessible

Ta-Nehisi Coates Spearheads New Fund Combating Sexual Violence

Securing Funding in Tough Times

Community Solutions Commits $135 Million Through Large Cities Housing Fund

Promote Child Safety and Well-Being with Grant Funding

Grant application and review practices for more equitable and inclusive funding

As Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins, Florida Community Foundations Prepare Permanent Disaster Funds

J.M. Kaplan Fund Names New Executive Director

Melinda French Gates Announces Where $1 Billion in New Funds Will Go to Help Women and Girls

Pros and Cons of Grant Funded Positions | Instrumentl

Travel Tips When Using Grant Funds

Why Fund Accounting Software Beats Spreadsheets for Nonprofit Grant Reporting and Compliance

Gateway Foundation Announces Grant Funding Opportunity

What is the Best Funding for Nonprofit Organizations? | Instrumentl

5 Ways Fund Accounting Simplifies Financial Reporting for Community Health Centers

The Role of AI in Fund Accounting: How Blackbaud is Driving Innovation and Efficiency

Can Endowment Funding Advance Racial Justice and Equity?

AmeriCorps Announces Volunteer Generation Fund Grant Competition

Overflow Announces Close of $20M Series B Funding Round

How are Nonprofits Funded? 7 Fundraising Strategies | Instrumentl

Appeals Court Rules Funding Process A Contract, Not A Grant

Foundations Are Funding Tiny Home Villages for the Homeless. Is It a Worthwhile Effort?

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