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The Peril of Relying on Government Grants

Joe Garecht Fundraising

For decades, some fundraising consultants (including me) have warned non-profits not to rely too heavily on government grants. Writing government grants takes an inordinate amount of time, and these grants involve far more legal and accounting risk than non-governmental grants. This warning was based on facts, not politics.

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Foundation Grants vs. Government Grants: What the Millionaire Grant Lady Recommends

Millionaire Grant Lady

Federal grants that come from the federal government. State and local government grants that come from your state and local governments. Private foundations are operated outside of the government, and so private foundation funding is my favorite kind of funding to recommend for most of the nonprofits that I talk to.

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Nonprofit Radio for April 24, 2023: Technology Governance

Tony Martignetti

Maureen Wallbeoff: Technology Governance Sounds boring. But Maureen Wallbeoff brings her energy and lightness to help us understand the symptoms of unmanaged tech; the value of a technology governance group; and strategies for easing common technology pain points. In anyone else’s hands, it might be.

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What Do You Need to Do to Get Government Grants?

GrantNews

What do you need to do to get government grants? Accessing government grants implies the likelihood that there will be a lot of red tape. v , there are a variety of web links to help you learn about – and apply for – government grants. Good question! At grants.go Below, we have curated examples for you to explore.

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To Fight DEI Rollbacks, Universities Should Break Free of Government Funding

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Craig Kennedy Hillsdale College Hillsdale College, a small conservative Christian liberal arts school in Michigan, opted to forgo all government support in 1984, when faced with the imposition of federal Title IX anti-discrimination regulations.

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What Are the Roles and Responsibilities of a Nonprofit Governing Board?

Grant Writer Team

Every nonprofit relies on a governing board. For most of us, a nonprofit governing board and its roles and responsibilities are shrouded in mystery. Join us, as we reveal the secrets about what a nonprofit governing board does and why. Some are led by members, and others are guided by local leaders and stakeholders.

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Building Friendly Relationships with Government Officials: A Smart Strategy for Nonprofits

Gail Perry Group

Building Friendly Relationships with Government Officials: A Smart Strategy for Nonprofits [link] You might not realize it, but your local, state, and federal government officials can be some of your best allies. Many nonprofits dont think about cultivating relationships with government leadersbut they should. Yes, really.