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🚨 Grant Opportunities 🚨 Nordstrom Community Grants for Nonprofits - Nordstrom is dedicated to supporting causes that provide basic needs to youth and their families. They award over $2 million in Community Grants annually across the U.S. as part of this commitment. Applicants must work in the Education, Health Care, or Human Services space. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eqyH53-W Roddenberry Catalyst Fund - The Catalyst Fund offers grants to Nonprofits & Social Enterprises to fund ideas or early-stage projects with a high potential for large-scale impact and sustainable change. You can be a seasoned social entrepreneur or a first-time changemaker. Eligible candidates for the Catalyst Fund may be individuals, teams of individuals, nonprofit organizations, or social enterprises. Funding up to $15,000 - https://lnkd.in/eU5YW4n Future of Capitalism Tech Startup Pitch Competition - The competition seeks Tech that can transform how businesses operate – from customer experience, admin/management systems, financial processes, logistics, marketing, or anything else. This is open to startups based anywhere in the world; however, the entry and pitch process will all be in English. Prize of $1,000,000. Apply by September 30 - https://lnkd.in/ezGNQjE7 #Grants #Development #Philanthropy #NonProfits #NonProfitFunding #GrantOpportunities #StrategicDisruption #NonProfitConsultant #Funding #FundingOpportunities

It's a common misconception that grant funding is available only to non-profits. The reality is that grants are given to for-profit companies all the time. It's true that more grants are available only to nonprofits, Tribal groups, and government entities, but whether a grant is available to your business typically comes down to three things: 1. Impact. What problem are you solving? If your organization has an outsized social benefit, if it brings business to an area desperate for jobs, if it positively affects the environment, or if what you're producing is innovative, there's a much higher chance that grant funding is available to support what you're doing. 2. Industry. Some large associations make grants available to further their industry's goals. Likewise, companies will sometimes hire lobbyists to encourage officials to make grants available for specific initiatives. 3. Knowledge. Research is widely supported through many Federal, State, and private foundations, whether you're a for- or non-profit entity. If your discoveries have the potential for widespread impact, there's likely someone out there who's looking to fund the research. #business #grants #smallbusiness #startups

“For nonprofits, the message is clear: integrating a tool like Spave into your fundraising strategy can unlock new streams of revenue without the need for large-scale campaigns or extra spending. It’s a win-win, both for your organization and for the communities you serve.” — Ron Krit #nonprofits #fundraising #newrevenue #greaterimpact #donorengagement

𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 💸 As we advance through 2024, Michelle Wright examines the intricate fundraising challenges faced by arts organizations. With the increasing competition for funds from trusts and foundations, a fragile financial landscape at the local level, and shifts in individual and corporate giving, the strategy for securing resources is fraught with complexity. Neil Heslop, CEO of Charity Aid Foundation, remarks in the 2023 UK Giving Report that despite a record £12.7bn in donations last year, these were largely from the same number of donors. Amid economic instability and high inflation, organizations must rethink their approaches to fundraising. Legacy giving and long-term relationships remain vital, yet challenges such as economic turbulence, especially impacting Gen Z and the ethical dilemmas posed by AI in fundraising, complicate the outlook. As elections loom and donor behaviors shift, what strategies can organizations adopt to navigate these uncertain times? Discover more in this article from Arts Professional Magazine. ⬇ #Philanthropy #ArtsFunding #NonprofitChallenges #FutureOfGiving

Curious what people think about non-profit funding models. For those who have worked in the space, or who have worked closely with non-profits, you know how much time is spent on fundraising - pulling time and attention away from programming. And, so little of what's raised goes to the actual people executing the work, leading to burnout and losing passionate and dedicated people. When I speak to people in the for-profit world, those who don't know the non-profit space, they are blown away by the 90:10 split - that's 90% to programming and 10% to operational costs. How do you innovate, expand, or stay modern when so tightly constrained? We're trying out something new at Purpose For Profit, I'd love feedback on our model from friends and colleagues who have been dedicated to non-profits and philanthropy. I'd also love to learn what you've seen work, new models that you're excited about, and changes that you think are needed.

𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙤𝙩𝙨: 𝙇𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙮 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙨 𝙏𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 In my consulting work, I bridge the gap between for-profit companies and non-profit organizations, creating partnerships that not only benefit both sides but also maximize impact. Here’s how I do it: 𝗙𝗼𝗿-𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 I help for-profits tap into the vast opportunities within the non-profit sector by connecting them with organizations that have the funding and access to grants aligned with their services. Whether it’s a non-profit looking for vendors or a for-profit seeking to provide critical services, I’m the relationship builder who connects the dots. 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙚 Having written, allocated, and spent grants myself, I know exactly what’s needed to create, fund, and fulfill them. I guide non-profits and for-profits alike in crafting grant proposals that secure funding to deliver services that make a difference. 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 My past roles as a development director, community relations director, union leader, federal grantee, and creator of state, federal, and local programs have given me a network that’s second to none. Now, as an entrepreneur and business owner, I bring this experience full circle. My government, community, and business partnerships ensure that the right connections and resources are always in play. 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩 The depth of my experience – from managing budgets and programs to advocating for impactful causes – blends seamlessly with my work today. It’s where my leadership as a commissioner and award-winning activist intersects with my entrepreneurial journey, helping both non-profits and for-profits achieve their goals. I often say I do this work with one eye and one hand tied behind my back – it’s second nature. For me, it’s all about collaboration and creating alignment that works. 𝘕𝘰𝘸, 𝘐’𝘮 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 – 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴? 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺! 𝘓𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳.

"When unmet needs arise in a community, there's a high chance that somewhere else in the country, an existing nonprofit is successfully tackling that very challenge." Establishing an organization requires a significant investment of time, energy, funding, and manpower. It's essential to scale effective nonprofits rather than starting new organizations. I’ve enjoyed thoroughly in being involved in or reading reports of baseline studies done by the international non-governmental organisations that I have worked for. Surveying the community and piloting programs before launching them officially had helped the team address social issues more effectively. The challenge lies more in showcasing to stakeholders how successful organizations are addressing issues, providing an accurate understanding of unique community needs, and offering sound recommendations. @Alliance Magazine GreenLight Fund #CommunitySurvey #nonprofit #SocialImpact #PolicyResearch #research

Foundations are using so many confusing words that few people can figure out what they’re doing #FoundationJargon #foundations #figureout #NonprofitLanguage #GrantmakingClarity #PhilanthropyCommunication #ClearMessaging #PlainLanguage #TransparencyMatters #GrantmakingSimplified #MissionClarity #UnderstandingFoundations #GrantmakingDecoded #ImpactCommunication #AccessiblePhilanthropy #CommunityEngagement #EffectiveCommunication #Philanthro

I've just added NCVO's Civil Society Almanac 2024 to my ever-growing collated list of philanthropy, benchmarking and broader charity sectoral reports. It's a comprehensive look principally at 2021/22 - and here are some of the headline stats: * The voluntary sector’s recovery continues, with growth in key areas: in 2021/22, there were approximately 166,000 voluntary organisations in the UK * Social services remains the dominant subsector * The sector's total income increased by 9% compared to the previous year, reaching £69.1bn. Expenditure rose by 2% to £65.4bn * Around 14.2 million people (27% of the population) volunteered formally The Almanac's 2024 workforce figures reveal that the voluntary sector employed 978,000 people (about 1 in 3 of them in London and the South East), which is about 3% of the UK workforce - a slight decline from 2023, although since 2011 the sector's workforce has grown by 30%. Women make up 68% of the workforce, 28% are over the age of 55, and while the proportion of disabled employees has increased, the sector lags behind in terms of ethnic diversity. Plenty to consider here. https://lnkd.in/eA5-ZnjK