Candid

AUGUST 7, 2024

In June 2024, Florida governor Ron DeSantis vetoed $32 million in state funding for nonprofit arts organizations. As I discussed next steps with a nonprofit partner—like educating their community about the impact of this loss of funding—concerns about engaging in “political talk” emerged. Most nonprofits make the same choice.

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Candid

JULY 8, 2024

Foundation program officers and government officials can unintentionally limit the impact of community-based organizations by funding them to serve only a specific demographic group and a narrow set of activities. At the Healthy Democracy Fund at the Tides Foundation, we focus our grantmaking on state and local groups.

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GiveSmart

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Associations participate in efforts that do not directly benefit members, such as lobbying for the field, community activism, grants, and scholarships. Host Auctions and Sell Instant Buy Items Auctions are an excellent opportunity to raise funds for your association. But what about non-dues revenue?

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Now that the interminable 2024 election is in the rear view mirror, it’s time to consider its impact on the wonderful world of grants (and give thanks that the flood of political junk texts and mailers have stopped). Sometimes this hyperbole rings true, and 2024 is one of these times. What happened?

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