Three things to know about federal government grants
Federal government grants are complex creatures that can take quiet a bit of expertise to understand. The applications are not for the faint...
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Thanking grantmakers builds positive funder relations
It's important to consider longterm funder relations beyond the grant award. Often, nonprofits receive grants and completely forget to thank the foundation that...
Nonprofit compliance tips for avoiding fundraising penalties
In our culture that celebrates autonomy and independence, we may be inclined to throw caution to the wind when we come face-to-face with...
How crowdfunding has changed the face of charity
Believe it or not, sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo are for more than neat projects and games. They can also be powerful platforms...
How to find seed money for your nonprofit
This question came to us recently through a Twitter DM from @pegaita: How do you find seed $? Great question. Seed money, which is used...
Is your organization compliant with state charitable solicitation requirements?
Many nonprofit executives incorrectly believe that 501(c)(3) organizations can fundraise without limitation. Having an 501(c)(3) determination letter from the IRS does not necessarily...
Use stories and real case studies to strengthen your grant’s data
We recently wrote about the importance of data in grant writing, so now we want to cover the flip-side: The qualitative aspect of...
Nonprofit articles you should be reading this week
Here's this week's dose of required reading for nonprofit professionals: Restricting what your donations can fund will cut the value of your gift:...
The importance of fundraising compliance
For many nonprofits, fundraising and grant writing are critical initiatives that support key program services and activities. Fundraising engages all members of your...
Nonprofit articles you should be reading this week
The internet is awash in useful resources from industry experts. Here are a few articles we've found especially useful this week: What's...