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. But they don’t have to.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 20, 2025

By connecting organizations with funding sources, GrantWatch helps ensure essential programs have the resources to create lasting, positive change! Funding is for activities that focus on public safety, education, inclusion and diversity, community development and engagement, and health and wellness.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

With the right policies and strategies in place, your nonprofit organization can draw from your operating reserves during and after an emergency without putting future operations at risk. Its hard to choose to put funds into operating reserves when that could help one more person transition out of homelessness.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Grant funding plays a big part in water conservation and quality efforts! of course, the right funding. The Bureau of Reclamation serves as the primary funding agency for these projects, working to extend and preserve the U.S. Funding to Improve Public Drinking Water! Funding is for environmental projects.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Housing, Food, Healthcare, Safety, and Education Programs : Funding is available for programs that support vulnerable families and children and provide basic needs such as housing, food, education, healthcare, and safety. Funding supports education, hunger and housing, and equity and social justice.

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Future Fundraising Now

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Other nonprofit sectors: Funding is back. If you face a loss of funding (direct, indirect, even potential): Ask your donors to help! Keep your messaging factual and apolitical — unless your mission specifically includes policy/advocacy (see below). Even if you have no funding at risk. Spending freezes.

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Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Your nonprofit’s accounts payable policies create easy-to-follow guidelines to help provide that consistency. These AP policies not only ensure the smooth operation of your organization but also provide a framework to scale as your technology evolves.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Plus, foundation grants tend to have fewer restrictions, allowing for greater flexibility in how funds are used. Still, the effort is worthwhile, as many foundations strive to level the playing field, giving smaller organizations a fair shot at funding. Funding supports things like hospitals, schools, and museums.

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GrantNews

MARCH 12, 2025

What we may not realize is that programs that benefit seniors need all the funding they can get to assist our aging population. However, these programs require funding to make a real impact. That’s why grant funding is such a vital resource for senior programs. Funding is for advocacy projects that address policy issues.

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Gail Perry Group

DECEMBER 11, 2024

While most donors report that tax policy isnt the primary motivation to give to charity, this shows how tax policy still shapes generosity. We're entering a new era where understanding both tax policy and donor behavior will be more crucial than ever. Here's the bombshell: Only 7.5% of Americans now itemize their taxes.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Employee Roles and Responsibilities Define clear policies regarding employee roles, especially for those who might help with on-the-ground cleanup efforts versus those who will keep the organization running. Your community will need flexible funding throughout the recovery period.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 31, 2023

By Marc Gunther New pooled funds seek grants from foundations or individuals, aggregate the money, and give it away. The efforts aim to drive fundamental change by building Black nonprofits’ public-policy muscle.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 3, 2024

Even conservatives skeptical of race-based policies should support a foundation's right to hold a grant contest for Black women. By Howard Husock Even conservatives skeptical of race-based policies should support a foundation's right to hold a grant contest for Black women.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Beyond representation: A commitment to DEI brings in new voices and perspectives The Ford Foundation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion starts at the top, with our leadership: our executive team, our board of trustees, and our program officers, who decide where our funding goes.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The case underscores the urgent need for policies that protect a nonprofit’s right to address social inequities. By Roger Colinvaux iStockphoto The case underscores the urgent need for policies that protect a nonprofit’s right to address social inequities.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Your website can be a great marketing tool, but it can also help your nonprofit raise funds. Clearly outline your immediate funding priorities, such as specific programs, campaigns, or goals. Offering insight into how funds are allocated demonstrates accountability and reassures donors that their money is being used effectively.

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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.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 2, 2024

To meet those requirements, you’ll need to be able to successfully track and manage your grants and effectively report on how you allocated these funds. If you are a grant-funded organization, it will be important to manage spending restrictions and meet reporting requirements. Tracking: Cut Out the Spreadsheets!

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Candid

AUGUST 13, 2024

Developing an effective funding strategy is vital to any nonprofit’s ability to sustain or increase its impact. And nonprofit boards play an important role in virtually every organization’s funding strategy. After all, aren’t you leaving money on the table by not seeking funding in more ways? So how does that play out?

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Such a policy would disregard the Constitutional principle of due process, various nonprofit leaders told The NonProfit Times on background. Such a policy totally disregards the Constitutional principle of due process. “We And we strongly support stopping bad actors from using nonprofit organizations to fund terrorism.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 6, 2024

While nonprofit fundraising takes many forms like hosting events, corporate sponsorships, membership programs, and even knocking door to door, grants are the tried-and-true funding staples. Donor-Centric Tips for Nonprofits Thank Donors Enforce a strict, yet sustainable policy strategically interacting with your donors. Brag on them.

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RBW Strategy

AUGUST 7, 2024

Whether you are a recipient, pass-through entity, or subrecipient, you have been given the unique responsibility of becoming a steward of federal grant funds. Policies and procedures that adhere to the 2 CFR 200 and other policy requirements. You have been awarded a federal grant. What kind of trouble? Yup, this is serious!

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Candid

AUGUST 6, 2021

To that end, the ten-year initiative will coordinate donor resources to build international networks in the independent moving image ecosystem that foster deeper collaborations between civic leaders and content creators — funding aligned organizations, research, and creative content appearing across traditional and digital platforms.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Why and how Candid updated our racial equity funding site . The nationwide racial reckoning triggered by the 2020 murder of George Floyd has resulted in a dramatic increase in funding for racial equity. The result is a refreshed site that gives a more complete picture of past funding and allows for stronger comparisons over time.

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GrantNews

JUNE 4, 2024

“Honesty is the best policy,” said every parent–ever. Grant writing is essential for organizations to fund things like community projects, business ventures, and research. The database also contains thousands of grant funding possibilities that may apply to businesses, nonprofits, and individuals alike.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Some are continuing their funding as before, but others are rewording their websites and applications. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Frank Franklin II/AP Arian Simone and Ayana Parsons of the Fearless Fund, which has awarded $20,000 to businesses that are at least 51 percent owned by Black women.

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Candid

JULY 14, 2022

For decades, Native American tribes have faced economic and food insecurity, education barriers, substandard and overcrowded housing, and limited healthcare—all tied to flawed federal policies and broken treaties. Carefully listening to needs and wants has allowed us to build strong relationships and fund impactful grants.

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RBW Strategy

JUNE 24, 2024

In addition to developing and submitting a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement, our team developed policies and procedures that are compliant with federal policy requirements. See more Case Studies Biopharmaceutical Company Maryland Nonprofits Let’s work together SCHEDULE A CALL Create a more sustainable future.

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RBW Strategy

JUNE 3, 2024

In addition to developing and submitting a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement, our team developed policies and procedures that are compliant with federal policy requirements. See more Case Studies Biopharmaceutical Company Maryland Nonprofits Let’s work together SCHEDULE A CALL Create a more sustainable future.

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Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 26, 2024

However, they are unsure where to find verified funding opportunities they are eligible for. Seek to build and cultivate relationships with those who will be long-term supporters of your cause. A slow and steady approach will win the race. Easy-to-use platforms provide tools for nonprofits to create effective SMS marketing campaigns.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 5, 2024

As the dissenting judge pointed out, the discrimination in access to funding that Fearless Foundation seeks to address is long-standing and irrefutable. Programs that exclude certain individuals because of their race such as the ones the Fearless Fund has designed and implemented are unjust and polarizing,” the statement continued.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 3, 2025

Many nonprofits continued to operate and provide essential direct services for the most vulnerable, but terminated top leadership and others since funds were short. Other cases involve adults in independent living facilities that chose to take drugs against house policy.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Here's how a gift acceptance policy can help. Imagine someone wants to donate a huge gift, but you’re not entirely sure how to accept it.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 23, 2024

Here are some of the internal controls your grantees should have: Formal Written Policies and Procedures You want to make sure your grantees have documented and defined ways of managing and tracking the funds they receive. How do you minimize the time between requesting grant funds and paying vendors?

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Gail Perry Group

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

If your organization receives government funding, you may be facing serious cuts. If youre facing funding challenges, you cant afford to stay silent. Above all, they probably want to know how funding cuts will affect your programs. Major Donors Your major donors may already know about potential funding cuts.

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Strategic Grants

MARCH 5, 2025

Is there diverse representation at leadership level, do you adopt gender-inclusive language and policies, have you considered barriers that might prevent people from participating in focus groups?

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 11, 2024

Do you feel like you’ve been hearing about donor-advised funds (DAFs) a lot lately? The total amount of donor contributions to DAFs also grew by 9%, meaning that the rising popularity of donor-advised funds is not slowing down. The primary purpose of opening a donor-advised fund is to create an avenue for continuous, life-long giving.

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