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Family Fun, Strong Communities, and Grant Funding

GrantNews

It’s also important to uphold family traditions and cultural heritage, and pass core values down from one generation to the next. Real family fun means spending time together promoting overall well-being through shared laughter and connection. Strong families are the foundation of strong communities.

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How to Raise Funds for a New Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

Figuring out how to fund your vision can feel like a steep mountain to climb. Should you fund your work out of your own pocket? Here’s something to keep in mind, starting now: self-funding a nonprofit is not sustainable. To fully fund your mission, you have to become a fundraiser. Where do you start? Just beware!

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Pre- and Post-Award is like PB&J

RBW Strategy

Thinking through the post-award experience from a pre-award vantage Picture this – you work at a nonprofit and have a big, audacious project that you are looking to get off the ground. Sadly, many grant seeking entities do not look beyond obtaining federal funding, which is very risky behavior.

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Seize the Day! 2024 Last Chance Grants

GrantNews

Sometimes, it can be frustrating when you find a grant that’s perfect for your needs, but the deadline has already passed and it’s too late to submit your grant proposal. What if you had a way to identify these ‘last chance grants’ whose deadline – though close – have not yet passed ?

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News to Use! What Fundraisers Can Expect from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Expiration

Gail Perry Group

In 2017, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which significantly altered the U.S. Here's what else we've learned about TCJA's impact: Lower Tax Rates: Result in a higher perceived cost of giving, with donors feeling less incentivized to offset tax burdens through philanthropy.

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Who to Target with Your Planned Giving Program & Why

Blackbaud

This form of fundraising provides predictable (and often unrestricted) future funding, strengthens relationships with loyal supporters, and builds powerful social proof among your community. Expand your conception of who gives through bequests! What Motivates Planned Giving?

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Understanding Fiscal Agents: What They Do and When You Need One 

Wild Apricot

Running a nonprofit comes with a long to-do list – raising funds, managing programs, keeping records, staying compliant – the list goes on. For example, if your organization isn’t a registered 501(c)(3) or you’re unsure how your classification affects funding , a fiscal agent can help bridge the gap.