Blackbaud

JANUARY 31, 2025

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memorandum to all executive departments and agencies requiring that Federal agencies identify and review Federal financial assistance programs and temporarily pause funding for these programs. The order was quickly challenged in court and the ultimate impact is not yet clear.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Grants are an integral lifeline for many nonprofits, providing the necessary funding to launch new initiatives, sustain critical programs, and ensure operational stability. Why Diversifying Your Funding Is Essential With nearly 2 million nonprofit organizations in the United States, the competition for funding from all sources is stiff.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Progress bar with CauseVox automated matching And it’s not just about the money—CauseVox also displays impact metrics, so donors can see the tangible results of their gifts, like meals served, trees planted, or hours of service funded. Let’s face it—keeping up with donation matches can feel like a race against the clock. Curious how it works?

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GrantNews

APRIL 25, 2025

Building Forever Homes with Grant Funding isn’t just a dream, it’s a growing reality for families, veterans, and individuals ready to plant roots. Funding supports education, hunger and housing, and equity and social justice. Funding promotes community involvement in civil and human rights issues.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The American Red Cross has spent and distributed all funds designated for Haiti relief on shelter, emergency relief, health, cholera prevention, water and sanitation, livelihoods, and disaster preparedness,” the statement continued. Our long-term recovery program engaged more than 50 partners over 10 years to reach 4.5

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Have you ever wondered where grant funding actually comes from? The “funding source” or “grant maker” is the organization providing the funds. No matter the source, finding the right grant can be challenging, but GrantWatch makes the search easier by listing grants from all funding sources in one place.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Many organizations attempt to provide this through a dropdown menu on the donation form, offering donors a list of programs, funds, or departments to choose from. CauseVox Fund Pages offer a better way to connect donors with the causes they care about.

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Candid

JANUARY 29, 2025

In this article, well outline a three-step process adapted from our report Finding Your Funding Strategy: Benchmarking 101 , tailored to U.S. In this article, well outline a three-step process adapted from our report Finding Your Funding Strategy: Benchmarking 101 , tailored to U.S.-based based nonprofits.

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Candid

APRIL 29, 2025

government cuts longstanding programs and grant funding. grantmakers, making it easier to uncover new sources of foundation funding. To take advantage of free access to Foundation Directory Professional and uncover alternative funding opportunities, please email support@candid.org. Our data reveals that at least 30% of U.S.

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Think and Ink Grants

APRIL 16, 2025

Over the weekend, while many Americans were cheering on their kids at soccer games or tuning into their favorite sports teams, something major happened in the world of federal fundingquietly and without much public fanfare.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 24, 2025

Scholarships and fellowships provide a stable pathway to higher education for students who lack funding but have the strong desire to expand their horizons. For students pursuing a college education, these grant funding opportunities offer the financial support needed to turn ambition into achievement. Scholarships 1. Fellowships 1.

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Grants4Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As we approach 2025 and the anticipated changes that a new federal administration will bring, nonprofit leaders, grant writers, and fundraisers must be proactive to safeguard and sustain their funding sources. This can also lead to potential discretionary funding… 2. So, there ALWAYS funding out there! Some good news?

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Candid

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Forty years later, we remain an influential intermediary funder that raises funds from institutional grantmakers and individual donors. Here we’ll share our insights into how the practice of listening to the community and funding the supposedly “unfundable” on a small scale can achieve what traditional large-scale philanthropy cannot.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Now were introducing AI tools to recommend new funders and funding opportunities personalized to your needs, eliminating work that might have taken hours and surfacing opportunities fundraisers might not have discovered on their own to help fundraisers find what they need even more quickly and efficiently. What do you think?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 14, 2025

The CEO of a social-service nonprofit and two of its major donors discuss how private support funded a key program and helped win other grants. The CEO of a social-service nonprofit and two of its major donors discuss how private support funded a key program and helped win other grants.

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Strategic Grants

MARCH 9, 2025

We have compiled a list of grant funding assistance opportunities for those who have been impacted by ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred across Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Strategic Grants’ research team will continue to update funding opportunities as they arise. please reach out.

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Candid

JANUARY 28, 2025

Smaller shares of grantmakers providing technology and tools, unrestricted funding The good news is that a significant majority of funders are now committed to streamlining grant applications (67%) and reporting processes (56%). Funding technology for equitable outcomes Why should this matter to grantmakers?

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GrantNews

MARCH 26, 2025

Funding art is about more than just financial support. Grant Funding for Art Musical Arts Musical Performances and Tours : Grants to jazz musicians for performances and tours. Funding assists new and established musicians, solo artists, and musicians who play in an ensemble. Funding enhances teaching and performing skills.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2025

When there is a flurry of activity that affect the entire industry, such as policy changes that disrupt current and potential funding for hundreds of organizations, you need to take the time to understand the risks for your organization and your grantees. Its been a wild few years for the philanthropy sector.

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Planned Giving

APRIL 29, 2025

I offered to help him set up a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) funded with 45,000 bushels of corn. per bushel, that translated into approximately $202,000 of funding for the CGA. They had no idea how to fund a CGA or a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) with grain, leaving him frustrated and looking elsewhere. Whats the Takeaway?

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CharityHowTo

APRIL 21, 2025

Nonprofit funding is shifting rapidly, and uncertainty around grants can make it tough to plan for the future. Leonard , with insights from Beth Archer and Maggie Perry , we explore how nonprofit professionals can assess risks, stay mission-driven, and build resilience during funding challenges.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Given what’s likely in the next administration, nonprofits will need to work harder to combat any government funding cuts and policy changes. Beginning in 2012, Giving Tuesday has taken place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This year it will be on December 3. I’m not going to tell you whether or not you should participate in Giving Tuesday.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 3, 2025

As you are building your nonprofit, most nonprofits early on come to understand that they must increase their funding so they can serve more people, serve the community, and do all the things that they got into this industry to do. As you are building revenue sources, you need to focus on diversifying funding sources.

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GrantNews

APRIL 18, 2025

But here’s the catch: innovation requires funding. From startups to research institutions, grant funding is critical to fuel groundbreaking work and bring tech ideas to life. The funding increases student success rates with creative project-based learning ideas to make STEM learning fun. Thats where GrantWatch steps in.

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RBW Strategy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

You are carefully researching different funding sources and feel strongly that federal grant funding will help provide the financial boost that you need to get things moving. There needs to be a robust budget and budget justification that outlines how you will spend your funds, and that these funds comply with federal requirements.

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Charities with little relevance to tackling coronavirus still received support from donors that valued them as long as they asked for help (otherwise they were perceived as not in need of funds). No matter your politics, this is crisis time for many nonprofits who rely on federal grants and loans (about 30% of all charities ).

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Women entrepreneurs seeking start-up capital are looking for funding to launch and grow their businesses. Thankfully, as the number of female entrepreneurs rises, so do the funding options. They also offer a valuable option for women who face difficulties qualifying for conventional funding. But thats just the first step.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 24, 2025

Donor-advised funds, or DAFs, have been in the news for a while now. The Latest Reports on DAF Giving In 2023, funding from DAF accounts made up almost 9.8% With this funding available, securing DAF grants has become a staple of smart nonprofit cash management. If you have similar questions, youve come to the right place.

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 23, 2025

I work for county government law enforcement which limits me to only federal and state funding opportunities. I work for county government law enforcement which limits me to only federal and state funding opportunities. *Please note it will be helpful to read the following with a bit of Garden State swagger.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

But, sometimes it can be an uphill battle, and these entrepreneurs often face significant challenges, including limited access to funding, systemic barriers, and underrepresentation in the business world. Coincidentally , we also have a list of nearly 2000 BIPOC grants that can help minorities apply for the funding they need to flourish.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

MARCH 1, 2025

All grantmakers are fickle, and government grantmakers are no different: budgetary funding can grow or shrink, priorities can change, and preferred grantees can quickly lose favor. The current administration is taking a hard look at federal government grants, freezing significant funding while seeking to cut back on government expenditures.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Sadly, even with this outreach funding can still be challenging for nonprofits. Because of this, GrantWatch lists grant funding opportunities for nonprofits and businesses to help them locate funding to cover overhead expenses. Funding to cover overhead is vital for any organization to flourish. Did you know?

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Securing funding is vital for critical programs to flourish. There are many ways to generate funding, like selling merchandise, silent auctions, charity events, fundraisers, and more. However, most nonprofits depend on sustainable funding, and that comes in the form of grants. Researching grants can be daunting.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Some funders require grant seekers to raise a portion of the needed funding. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. Funding will be for upgrading facilities and operations, lowering costs, and greater focus on more efficient use of resources.

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Clairification

APRIL 21, 2025

nonprofits who, on average, receive about a third of their total funding from Federal grants. Shifting politics are creating economic uncertainty for all, and its especially scary for U.S. This means nonprofits today need toshift emphasis (and budget) toward individual donor engagement strategies. Whew that was a mouthful! Listen to donors.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 11, 2024

On average, sources estimate that 1 in 7 applications are approved for funding. 9 Tips to Increase Your Chances of Winning a Grant 1) Target Your Funders There are many different types of funding sources, but which funding source is best for you? What are your chances of winning a grant? GrantWatch is here to help!

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

This is especially important now because of the current chaos of eliminating (and then not eliminating, at least for now) federal grant funding. This guest post by John Killoran covers a variety of revenue sources to help you diversify your funding. Diverse revenue streams provide a sustainable financial foundation for nonprofits.

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