Since proclaiming its independence in 1804, Haiti has suffered from various challenges including isolation from world markets, oppressive dictatorships, prejudicial international trade policies, and devastating natural disasters. Economic growth and socioeconomic development have been consistently stymied by political instability and corruption since the US occupation in the early 1900s. This unpopular foreign occupation was only…
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A well-written letter of inquiry can be your ticket to securing funding for your project. Many foundations now prefer that funding requests be submitted first in letter format instead of a full proposal. Others are using preliminary letters of inquiry to see if they have an interest in a project before accepting a full proposal.…
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Components of writing a proposal consisting of: Proposal Summary: ½ page (Executive summary) Narrative: five pages maximum Background Funding Request Evaluations Attachments Financial Information Other Supporting Materials
A way to assess the costs of fundraising programs in comparison with the return that investment brings. In fundraising, it’s best to understand Numbers, details, and time. Here is a list of ten questions to help you start. Are you raising more money every year for basic operating support? For every nonprofit that is not…
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Technology and media are in constant evolution, challenging consumers, donors, and fundraisers to adapt. Here are six trends for nonprofits to consider as they create their annual plans to raise money and engage supporters this year. 1. MOBILE MATTERS We’ve been saying it for years, and it’s truer now more than ever — everything you…
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Money has no value. It just sits there. We give it value. Raising money is powerful. It gives you the ability to do things. Don’t confuse raising money for your group with being critical of our economic system and how unfair it is to poor people. Money is not manna from heaven. We…
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When your organization is looking for a grant, you aren’t only looking for a funder who might be interested in funding your organization. You have to find a funder who will fund the types of grants that you are looking for. Here are the types of grants that your organization might be in need of:…
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