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15 learnings we’re sharing from 15 years of working with grant-seekers and funders

Strategic Grants

The article ’15 learnings we’re sharing from 15 years of working with grant-seekers and fund ers’ by the Strategic Grants team first appeared in the Winter 2024 edition of the F&P (Fundraising & Philanthropy) magazine. It is the quality and most definitely NOT the quantity of applications.

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Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries

Library Grants

Deadline: November 27, 2023 The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries provides funds to the neediest schools to extend, update, and diversify the book and print collections in their libraries with the goal of encouraging students to develop a love of reading and learning.

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Philanthropy must prioritize elevating and including Black voices

Candid

According to the 2020 Smithsonian Magazine article, The Storied History of Giving in America , the practice of philanthropy can reflect and reinforce inequity. There is a breadth and depth of the work done by Black-led organizations; however, funders have made decisions about what causes are “important” to fund.

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Grants For Organizations Encouraging Young Writers To Create

GrantNews

It doesn’t matter if a child wants to read articles in a crafty magazine, a football annual, or a book on ponies. If your goal is to increase someone’s desire to do something it is best to encourage participants to have fun when doing the task. Funding is marketing, research, art production, and training and career development.

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Best Practices When Running a Product Fundraiser

Get Fully Funded

Both sellers and supporters will get behind a clear goal. Set Tangible and Achievable Goals Do think about goals on two fronts: for the group and for the individual. The overall goal is the north star for everyone involved in the fundraiser. The overall goal is the north star for everyone involved in the fundraiser.

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The 24+ Best DECA Fundraising Ideas for 2024

DoJiggy

Numerous creative avenues exist to raise funds and foster a sense of community and school spirit. This fun and Instagram-worthy event encourages community participation and is a great way to raise funds through entry fees and sponsorships. Ticket sales for the dinner contribute to the DECA chapter’s fundraising goals.

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Analyzing the ROI of School Fundraising Products

Big Fundraising Ideas

Why Fundraising is Crucial for Schools Fundraising is the backbone of many schools’ efforts to fund extracurricular activities, educational programs, and essential resources not covered by standard budgets. High ROI fundraisers are more efficient, helping schools reach their financial goals quicker and with less effort.