Foundations are warming up to general operating support
General operating support is the Holy Grail of grant writing. Every nonprofit wants foundations to award them general operating grants. These are unrestricted...
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...
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...
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...
The truth about foundation grant writing without a personal connection
Recently we received an interesting question via Twitter: It seems impossible to have a grant accepted w/o having an existing relationship with a foundation....
The Guide to Developing a Complete Nonprofit Fundraising Strategy
You wouldn’t start off on a road trip without packing a map or checking your GPS, would you? No, probably not. You shouldn’t start...
5 Ways for Nonprofits to Fundraise Smarter
Everyone’s looking for the next big thing: the newest trend in nonprofit marketing, the latest hot topic in the charitable giving world, the...