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The History of Black Philanthropy

Black history and the history of the nonprofit sector are deeply intertwined. Black History Month itself was founded in 1915 by a...

A Grant Writer’s New Year’s Resolutions

The first few weeks of 2021 have been so distracting that setting New Year's resolutions hasn't exactly felt like a priority. But while...

A Strong Grants Program Begins with a Strong Grant Research Process

By Leah Weinberg, Grant Researcher & Writer Building and maintaining a robust grant program at a nonprofit organization is a challenging...

Year-End Giving in the time of COVID-19: A Guide

While it usually feels like a joyous occasion to ask your supporters for a holiday donation, the 2020 year-end giving season feels...

Relationships of Reciprocity: The Future of Philanthropy

In the spring of 2020 New Yorkers grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic, social and public health challenges and thousands lost...

Grant Funding and the Great Outdoors: The Missing Link

Securing grant funds for nonprofit organizations in the outdoor sector is immensely challenging in any given year, but especially this...

Grant Efficiency Tips for the Busiest Time of the Year

September and October bring a wave of back-to-back grant deadlines which hopefully lead to many year-end grant awards. In these busiest...

Where Do Grants Fit into Strategic Plans?

Recently, I have encountered multiple nonprofits who decided to include grants in their strategic plans. Some have even been swayed to...

Ways to Help Your Community During the COVID-19 Crisis

If COVID-19 has a silver lining, it is that it has shined a light on some truly stunning acts of altruism, kindness, and generosity. Many fo

Shifting The Lens From Needs To Assets

In recent years, the nonprofit sector has started to see a shift away from the traditional needs-based approach to community problem...

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