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Developing a Successful Grant Proposal
Whether you are going to write a grant proposal for a government agency or a private funder, such as a foundation or corporation, the components of the proposal are quite similar. The amount of detail required may be considerably different, but the basic elements are generally the same. Most grantmakers have instructions on how you…
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State of Philanthropy in Haiti
Unfortunately, the lack of capacity evident in the Haitian nonprofit sector can be attributed to in part, the failure of international philanthropy to invest in building and maintaining local capacity and knowledge. This problem is compounded by the fact that the largest investments in the country are being made without significant local knowledge, advice, and support,…
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State of Nonprofit Sector in Haiti
Following the devastating earthquake in 2010, funders pledged billions of dollars to assist in Haiti’s recovery. However, funders promised far more aid to Haiti for emergency earthquake recovery than they delivered; the Center for Economic and Policy Research reported that aid organizations received $2.4 billion from 2010 to 2012 out of $16.3 billion pledged over the…
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Components of Writing a Proposal
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
Ten Questions Every Nonprofit Board Member or Executive Needs to Answer Before Fundraising
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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How Nonprofits Can Raise More Money: 6 Trends To Watch
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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10 Attitude Adjustments You Need for Raising Money
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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Types of Grants
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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