GrantNews

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Many foundations and corporations recognize these disparities and step up to provide funding, mentorship, and entrepreneurial programs tailored to minority business owners. Eligible areas of interest include publishing, music, games, food and craft, film, design and tech, comics and illustration, and art. The good news?

Grants

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 8, 2025

The tricky thing with grant funding is that funders do not work on one universal timeline. So, what does that mean for nonprofits seeking eligibility for grant funding? Here’s what you need to know about when to seek grant funding. Foundation funding is given out according to the foundation’s timeline. Not really.

Applicant

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.

Government

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.

Funding

GrantNews

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Funding is to develop housing units to be sold at prices below the average market price to increase housing options for low-income individuals and families. Funding supports supervised research at an accredited Institution of Higher Education (IHE) or nonprofit research institution which is not available in the student’s home country.

Grants

Library Grants

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This three-year project, funded by the Mellon Foundation, addresses the challenge of accessing and deeply engaging with trans archival materials, offering support to scholars interested in enriching and diversifying the field.

Publishing

Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

From funding extracurricular programs to enhancing school facilities, these efforts often fill budget gaps and enable schools to offer a variety of activities and support that wouldn’t be possible otherwise. With the need for fundraising growing each year, schools are exploring innovative ways to raise funds efficiently and effectively.

Fundraising

Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In September 2024, Candid and ABFE published two fact sheets about Black nonprofit leadership : Key Facts about Nonprofits with Majority Black Leadership and Key Facts about Nonprofits with Black CEOs.

Nonprofit

GrantNews

JANUARY 20, 2025

Grant funding is the key that empowers minority women-owned businesses so they can drive innovation, champion diversity, and strengthen economic growth! Limited access to funding, systemic barriers, and underrepresentation remain significant challenges. Areas of interest include publishing, music, film, design, and art.

Grants

Blackbaud

MARCH 10, 2025

Show You Have Nothing to Hide in Allocation of Funds Blackbaud Institute research found 76% of donors are concerned about what portion of their donation goes to overhead. Nonalignment means you might only redo your acknowledgment letters once a year, after your annual report has been published, when the info is readily available.

Finance

Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

The real takeaway here is to be able to articulate why the operating reserve fund exists for your organization and clearly understand the purpose, rather than getting hung up on the aggregate number. The more dependable and regular your funding is, the less risk you have and the lower your reserves can be.

Contract

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Most callers are surprised to learn from us that the federal government has relatively few programs to fund building construction or acquisition/renovation of buildings of any type. Congress in effect transferred funding for housing and community facilities from the federal government to the states and large cities/counties.

Federal Grants

HSF House

MAY 14, 2025

My research is specifically being funded through the Tyler Fellowship and my faculty mentor for this project is Dr. Alisha Gaines. The Movement primarily operated out of London, with a rapid proliferation of Black-owned independent presses facilitating a rise in the publishing of African and Caribbean writers.

Publishing

Candid

JUNE 24, 2025

arts and cultural organizations have faced a global pandemic, inflationary pressures, shifting audience behaviors , and changes in public policy and government funding. Government funding—which had already begun to decline following the end of pandemic relief programs —dropped by 26%. Since 2019, U.S.

Budget

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Test the page before publishing it on your website to identify potential slowdowns in the giving process that could prevent a donor from completing their gift. The post Building an Effective Online Donation Process: Expert Tips appeared first on Get Fully Funded. Make the donation page mobile-friendly.

Donation

CauseVox

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Schools, city governments, retailers, corporations, individuals, and big and small nonprofits have been participating in GivingTuesday by the thousands, and many of them are working together to raise funds for those 24 hours and beyond. They have all realized that giving back is so much more effective – and fun – when you do it with others.

Utilities

Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Turn One-Time Gifts into Long-Term Support While recurring donations can boost long-term funding, encouraging donors to opt in requires a strategic and thoughtful approach. Build Donation Forms Without the Tech Headache Look for a tool that makes it easy to create, customize, and publish your donation forms.

Donation

Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we wanted to share some of the most read articles we published this year. Naturally, we were curious to know how grantmakers felt about the use of generative AI in funding applications. Thank you for being a regular reader of Candid insights, which we launched as a new platform earlier this year.

AI

Bonterra

JUNE 26, 2025

A free Bonterra webinar on how to write grants that get funded and fuel long-term impact Getting your grant funded takes more than filling out a form. Join Bonterra and expert grant writer Sheleia Phillips on July 16 for a high-impact webinar built for nonprofits that want to secure smarter, more sustainable funding.

Grant Writing

Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 13, 2025

School Nurse Day Fundraiser Ideas in2025 Blog Summary: School Nurse Day, observed in May of each year, provides a perfect opportunity to show appreciation for school nurses by raising funds to improve their work environment and resources. a tangible way to support our school nurses is by helping to fund their vital work.

Fundraising

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 24, 2025

Specialized funds like the Disabled Consultant Futures Fund enhance career opportunities for disabled artists by providing fair compensation and investments in their personal projects. While it may appear overwhelming, the potential funding makes it worthwhile.

Grants

Pamela Grow

JUNE 10, 2025

However, publishing a campaign page is only the beginning. Target phrases that relate directly to your programs, like “fund clean water projects” or “animal rescue donations.” Online fundraising is a cornerstone of nonprofit success. Put yourself in a donor’s shoes.

Fundraising

Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

For many nonprofits, corporate grants can provide essential funding to support their programs and initiatives. Heres a guide to help your nonprofit secure corporate funding effectively. Establishing a rapport before submitting a grant proposal increases your chances of securing funding.

Grants

Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 29, 2024

It is always an appreciative gesture to send out follow-up emails or messages to donors to share the fundraiser’s success and how the funds will be used to keep your community engaged and ready for future support. Originally published at [link]. Clay is an owner and partner at Big Fundraising Ideas.

Management

Blackbaud

JULY 2, 2025

As Vu Le has highlighted, many traditional funding practices—such as overly complicated applications, delayed decisions, and excessive reporting—create unnecessary harm and waste. This isn’t a theoretical concern—reporting requirements and the terms of funding relationships can expose grantees to legal, reputational, or operational risk.

Burnout

Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This collaborative approach helps raise funds for school projects and strengthens the bond between schools and their surrounding communities. Originally published at [link]. Local businesses, in turn, gain visibility and community presence and foster goodwill among potential customers.

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 6, 2025

Score Big with These Softball Fundraiser Ideas Blog Summary: The article provides a comprehensive guide for schools looking to raise funds in 2025. Originally published at [link]. Key tips for success are offered under each section, such as selecting the right products, leveraging online tools, and promoting events effectively.

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Cost efficiency: Analyze the return on investment (ROI) by dividing net profit by total expenses, which helps determine how effectively funds were utilized. Originally published at [link]. Net profit: Account for venue costs, materials, and marketing expenses to calculate the events profitability.

Fundraising

Tom Ahern

JULY 1, 2025

Excerpted below with permission, an important guest post by expert Lauren Steiner, founder/CEO of Grants Plus ; published first as a public service on LinkedIn. The DAF Surge Continues—and Deserves a Smarter Strategy Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are no longer a fringe mechanism. Total giving in the U.S. hit $592 billion in 2024—up 6.3%

Grants

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

But your success with foundation funding isn’t just about finding opportunities. Private foundations tend to fund research that tackles systemic problems within their areas of interest. Each platform has unique features that match researchers with the right funding opportunities. private foundations for grants.

Grants

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

Whether you aim to purchase new sports equipment, fund a class trip, or renovate the library, your fundraising efforts can gain a major boost through sponsorships. Be explicit about how much money you need to raise, how you plan to use the funds, and how it will benefit students. This type of information demonstrates credibility.

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 1, 2025

Schools receive the bars first and pay later from the funds raised, which lowers financial risk and removes barriers for smaller groups. Satisfying your supporters sweet tooth while generating funds makes this fundraiser appealing to many schools. Originally published at [link].

Fundraising

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Most callers are surprised to learn from us that the federal government has relatively few programs to fund building construction or acquisition/renovation of buildings of any type. Congress in effect transferred funding for housing and community facilities from the federal government to the states and large cities/counties.

Federal Grants

Big Fundraising Ideas

JANUARY 21, 2025

It emphasizes the benefits of broader reach, convenience, and cost savings, with real-life examples of teams successfully raising funds. Include heartfelt stories that explain why youre raising funds, making it easier for potential donors to relate and contribute. Additionally, online fundraising offers cost savings.

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 29, 2025

Blog Summary: The article provides a comprehensive guide for schools looking to raise funds in 2025. Virtual Fundraisers: 100% Contactless andScalable Virtual fundraisers are a game-changer for schools in 2025, offering a hands-free way to raise funds without face-to-face selling.

Fundraising

Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

Things like creating a new program to fit within the constraints of a major funding opportunity from a certain grantmaker. Do you publish a regular newsletter? Crazily enough, as nonprofits seek increased funding for increased services, many are also laying off fundraising staff. Potential major donors?

AI

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Published: March 2, 2022 Grant Writing Classes Table of Contents SHOW MORE SHOW LESS Return to top Want to go from Rejected to Accepted? She has helped nonprofits triple their funding. She has helped nonprofits triple their funding and over 2,100 students have taken her grant writing courses. Look no further!

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