Fundraising Research Articles
Finding and Utilizing Grant Makers Online
The tracking and securing of grants for any nonprofit organization can significantly shape the financial underpinnings and enlarge its ability to deliver upon its mission. This article proposes eight steps for securing grants using available online funding research tools. If all eight steps are followed, your success rate for tracking and securing grants will increase dramatically.
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Foundation Center's U.S. Community Foundation Database
Community foundations are tax-exempt public charities serving thousands of people who share a common concern -- improving the quality of life in a specific geographic area. Individuals, families, businesses and organizations create permanent charitable funds that help their region meet the challenges of changing times. Upon receipt, the foundation invests and administers these funds.
A community foundation has an independent board that is broadly representative of the public interest and it maintains diverse grants programs that are not limited in scope. In addition to awarding grants, these foundations often play a leadership role in their communities, serve as a resource for grant information, broker training, and provide technical assistance for local nonprofits.
The following link provides a searchable database of over 700 U.S. community foundations, complete with contact information including Web siteS and email addresses. The database is provided by the Council on Foundations. Don't forget to bookmark this resource!
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FundsNet Online Services
FundsNet is a terrific Web site for information on funding opportunities, foundations, and government grants. Click the link below to view a robust list of 30 grantmakers that support faith-based programs. Don't forget to bookmark this site.
http://www.fundsnetservices.com/religion.htm
Grants.gov
Grants.gov is a simple, unified "storefront" for all customers of federal grants to electronically find, apply for, and manage grants.
This online tool encompasses over 900 grant programs offered by the 26 federal grant-making agencies. It streamlines the process of awarding over $350 billion annually to not-for-profits and other organizations.
Grants.gov is one of the 24 federal cross-agency e-government initiatives focused on improving access to services via the Internet. The vision for Grants.gov is to produce a simple, unified source to electronically find, apply for, and manage grant opportunities. This is a vital tool in your fundraising arsenal.
GrantSmart.org
GrantSmart is an informational and interactive resource center for and about the nonprofit community. They have gathered data about private foundation activities that may be of interest to grantseekers, philanthropic organizations, and individual donors.
The RFP (Request for Proposals) Bulletin
The RFP (Request for Proposals) Bulletin is published every Friday afternoon. Each RFP listing provides a brief overview of a current funding opportunity offered by a foundation or other grantmaking organization. Interested applicants should read the full RFP at the grantmaker's Web site or contact the grantmaker directly for complete program guidelines and eligibility requirements before submitting a proposal to that grantmaker.
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Three Steps to Successful Donor Development Over the Web
David Bolthouse, president of The Envoy Group, was the chief strategist for the highly successful Presidential Prayer Team project, which attracted 3 million email prayer partners for President Bush in just 600 days. David shares his three steps to help you maximize your ministry's donor development efforts using the Internet.
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