Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 28, 2024

A recent State of the Sector webinar on Advocacy in Nonprofit Organizations in my community led to reflection on how opportunities to be an advocate present themselves in my career as a grant professional. I came away with a fresh perspective on how grant professionals advocate for the causes, populations, and organizations they serve daily.

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Candid

APRIL 7, 2022

A 2020 Echoing Green study found that nonprofits led by Black women received less funding than those run by white women or Black men. The report also found that when nonprofits led by people of color did get funding, it was more likely to come with restrictions. The research resonated with the group.

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DoJiggy

JUNE 18, 2024

They are restricted in their lobbying activities and are prohibited from political campaign activities. Examples : schools, churches, animal shelters Fundraising :: Donations : The primary source of funding, often encouraged by the tax-deductible nature of contributions.

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Gail Perry Group

MARCH 13, 2025

Building Friendly Relationships with Government Officials: A Smart Strategy for Nonprofits [link] In this time of drastic governmental funding cuts, many nonprofit leaders are wondering whether and how to be in touch with their elected officials. They may be making funding decisions that impact your nonprofits mission! Yes, really.

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Candid

JULY 8, 2024

Foundation program officers and government officials can unintentionally limit the impact of community-based organizations by funding them to serve only a specific demographic group and a narrow set of activities. At the Healthy Democracy Fund at the Tides Foundation, we focus our grantmaking on state and local groups.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The project may solicit gifts and apply for grants through the sponsor. The sponsor, in turn, makes available to the project the funds raised for the project. lobbying), and may engage in limited electioneering or political activity. The sponsor may also provide support services to the project, including administrative support.

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GiveSmart

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Associations participate in efforts that do not directly benefit members, such as lobbying for the field, community activism, grants, and scholarships. Host Auctions and Sell Instant Buy Items Auctions are an excellent opportunity to raise funds for your association. But what about non-dues revenue?

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

The annual week-long celebration continued until a collection of women’s groups and historians led by the National Women’s History Project (now the National Women’s History Alliance) successfully lobbied Congress to pass Pub. Donate to the fund here. Donate to support the Women First International Fund and their grantees here.

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Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Similarly, involvement in lobbying activities by private foundations is also limited. Public charities will need to furnish detailed information regarding these programs, including their funding sources and associated expenses. On the other hand, a private foundation is generally set up to help fund these public charities.

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DoJiggy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Unlike for-profit businesses that chase customers to boost their profits, your nonprofit depends on fundraising that comes from donors, events, grants, and other channels. Any oversights might lose your tax-exempt status or your next grant renewal. As the number increases, that’s more competition for funds such as awards.

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Qgiv

MARCH 5, 2024

These organizations often depend on donations from their supporters, as well as grants, and other forms of funding to support their operations while pursuing their mission with any surplus being reinvested into the organization’s cause instead of being distributed to shareholders. These organizations are unable to collect donations.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2023

For example, the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) undertook a six-year lobbying campaign in New York to pass better protections for domestic workers. Foundation funding for workers’ rights i. Funding to workers’ rights organizations increased since the 2008 financial crisis. million to $35.6 Source: Foundation 1000.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Now that the interminable 2024 election is in the rear view mirror, it’s time to consider its impact on the wonderful world of grants (and give thanks that the flood of political junk texts and mailers have stopped). While I know many of my readers are unhappy with the outcome, don’t despair, at least with respect to seeking grants.

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