Women Vanish From N.Y. Ads in Clinton-Backed Cause Campaign
Images of women disappeared from billboards, posters, and other media around New York City Sunday as part of a campaign coordinated by the Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation to call attention to gender inequality, reports The New York Times.
Obama Puts Off Library Call Until After Chicago Election
The president will not name the location for his future library until after Chicago’s April 7 runoff mayoral election out of concern that announcing the site in late March as had been expected would politicize his legacy project, the Associated Press reports, citing two people familiar with the decision.
U.K. Charities End Funding for Group Linked to ‘Jihadi John’
Two prominent British foundations that drew regulatory scrutiny for grants to a controversial Muslim activist group with past ties to Islamic State fighter Mohammed Emwazi have agreed to stop funding the organization, according to Reuters.
The Power of Optimism in Grant Seeking
Mathilda Harris of the Grant Training Center says a writer’s optimism and enthusiasm can show through and make a good proposal stand out.
By Mathilda Harris
Contributor
Grant-Maker Pay Outpaces Inflation Since Recession, Report Says
The data from the Council on Foundations also suggests that significant turnover looms for organizations as an aging work force retires.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
S.F. Effort Aims to Draw Private Gifts for Public Schools
Mayor Ed Lee announced on Wednesday a partnership with the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce to coordinate donations for public education from companies, nonprofits, and individual philanthropists, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Emory U.’s Alzheimer’s Research Center Gets $25-Million Pledge
The pledge from the Goizueta Foundation will support efforts to Emory University’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center to improve early detection and treatment of the disease, according to the Associated Press and a press release from the Atlanta university.
U.K. Scrutinizes Grants to Group That Aided ‘Jihadi John’
Britain’s regulatory Charity Commission is investigating two prominent foundations that gave hundreds of thousands of dollars to Cage, a Muslim organization that was in contact for several years with ISIS operative Mohammed Emwazi, Reuters reports.
How One Nonprofit First Contacts Grant Makers
An introductory email and phone call helps fundraisers at the YWCA of the National Capital Area connect with foundation staff before submitting a proposal.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
5 Steps to Effective Measurement
What your organization needs to do to best collect and communicate results.
By MAGGIE GRIEVE
Contributor
Sample: A Successful Grant Application From a Local Arts Nonprofit
A strong relationship with a foundation helped Elders Share the Arts secure $10,000 for their program for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender seniors.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Sample Project Budget for a Grant Proposal
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine recommends breaking down program income into three categories.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How to Get Started with Foundation Grant Seeking
Here’s what you need to keep in mind when applying for grants from foundations.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Sample Annual Operating Budget for a Grant Proposal
An example of an annual budget that Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine includes with grant proposals that ask for general operating support.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Building Trust With a Grant Maker
Officials at the Gifford Foundation, in Syracuse, share tips for developing a relationship built on transparency, openness, and accountability on both sides.
By Sheena Solomon
Contributor
The End of ‘Parks and Recreation’ Is Sad for Philanthropy
The show was the only prime-time program that managed to make fun of grant making while showing its importance to society.
By AMY SCHILLER
Contributor