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10 Insider Tips for Experienced Fundraisers in Grant Seeking
For experienced fundraising leaders, the key to continued success in grant seeking is refinement and adaptation.
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Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Bank of America Charitable Foundation focuses on improving the lives of individuals and families by investing in basic needs and workforce development and education and also strengthening broader community vitality by addressing needs related to affordable housing, small business, and...
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ECMC Foundation
The ECMC Foundation primarily makes grants in two areas, career readiness and college success. The Foundation makes investments up to $1,000,000. ...
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NBA Foundation
The NBA Foundation is a non-profit organization established and initially funded by all 30 NBA teams. The Foundation is focused on driving economic opportunity and empowerment in the Black community. The Foundation supports organizations in NBA team markets; award size...
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State Street Foundation, Inc.
State Street Foundation’s primary strategic focus areas are education and workforce development. Most grants are between $25,000 and $50,000....
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Caterpillar Foundation
The Caterpillar Foundation focuses on the complementary human, natural and basic services infrastructure needed for individuals to thrive and communities to be resilient. Grants are typically up to $25,000....
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Citi Foundation
Citi Foundation's Pathways to Progress program is a job skills-building initiative that addresses the persistent, global issue of youth unemployment. Grants average between $100,000 and $300,000, though can be larger. Applicants must have IRS 501c (3) status or an...
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Carnegie Corporation of New York
Carnegie Corporation of New York supports projects that advance democracy, education, and international peace. Grants are typically $100,000 or more. ...
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Ford Foundation
The Ford Foundation supports transformative ideas and scalable solutions to strengthen economic and financial security outside the context of work. Grants are between $75,000 and $5 million....
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Change Happens Foundation
The mission of Change Happens Foundation is to act as a meaningful catalyst for progressive and secular social change. Support is provided to programs that educate and prepare students for bright futures. Projects are funded up to $25,000. ...
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The Dakota Foundation
The Dakota Foundation's mission is to change lives by assisting people to achieve greater self-sufficiency for themselves and their families, providing them with tools to help them help themselves. The Foundation makes program-related investments (PRIs) and social impact bonds, although...
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Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, Inc.
Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation's mission is to help people and places move out of poverty and achieve greater social and economic justice. Supports projects from local, statewide, regional and national nonprofits serving the South. Grants average about $100,000-$250,000....
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The Fluor Foundation
The Fluor Foundation focuses on community building and lasting change. Foundation only considers organizations that are registered 501c3 with the IRS; first time grants average up to $25,000....