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US Department of Labor: Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC): A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian and Delta Regions (FOA-ETA-22-13)
US Department of Labor: Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (FOA-VETS-22-01) funds projects that support low wage opportunity with a focus on equity. US non-profit organizations with without 501c, with and without 501c3 status are eligible to apply can range from $500,000 and larger.
Read MoreHow to Overcome Common Obstacles to Connecting with Potential Funders
Our experts explore common obstacles when reaching out to potential funders and offer solutions for how to overcome them.
Read MoreYou just won a grant! Now what?
Our experts have complied 4 predictions to guide your grant seeking strategy in the New Year, including the opportunity for new funding sources.
Read More4 Predictions for Successful Grant Seeking in 2022
Our experts have complied 4 predictions to guide your grant seeking strategy in the New Year, including the opportunity for new funding sources.
Read MoreGrants Plus Guide: Under pressure? Just pause.
Managing a grants program can be stressful, and too much stress can lead to burnout. When we feel under pressure, our impulse can be to push, but it’s important to pause. A few mindful moments can recharge us and transform our ability to meet challenges. When we feel under pressure, our impulse can be to…
Read MoreStaffing Transitions: Ask the Grant Makers
For an organization facing an executive director transition, it is crucial to manage the impact on the grant seeking program. What are the right steps to communicate the leadership change? We decided to consult the best possible resources: grant makers themselves! Read on for insights from four regional foundation leaders on mindfully maintaining strong relationships…
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Spotlight on Nonprofit Marketing
Q&A with Ceci Dadisman
Having a smart marketing practice in place for your organization can influence the success of your fundraising and grant seeking effort. To learn more, we talked to Ceci Dadisman, a national expert on nonprofit marketing and communications. Ceci is a celebrated speaker and trainer who travels the country to empower and inspire nonprofit leaders. Via…
Read MoreThree Tips for Getting Donations from Donor-Advised Funds
“How can we receive grants through donor-advised funds?” Savvy fund development professionals feel confident pursuing grants from traditional foundations but are less sure about maximizing funding from donor-advised funds (DAFs). The donors who give through DAFs are often high-net-worth individuals with the propensity to volunteer and make major or planned gifts. That means that nonprofits risk…
Read MoreAbracadabra: 10 Steps to Grants Magic
Winning a big grant can almost feel like magic: a major award can capture attention, summon other support, and even transform an organization or community. What’s the trick to conjuring such success? No tricks at all—just the powerful alchemy of planful funder cultivation, stewardship, and affirmation. Try this potion for prosperity: Pre-Award Cultivation: Introduce, Inspire,…
Read MoreGrant Seeking Teamwork Toward Success, Satisfaction, and Sustainability
Too often, grant seeking is assumed to be the work of a single writer laboring behind a keyboard. But there’s much more to winning a grant than the solitary work of writing the application. Succeeding in all the stages of the grants process requires a team approach. A team approach to grants can unify ideas,…
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