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Year-End Thoughts and the “January Effect”…
At FoundationSearch, we are frequently asked whether there is a seasonality to foundation giving, as there is in individual giving.Unfortunately, foundations most often don’t report the exact month of their donations, however we can easily determine their fiscal year-end.Why is the year-end date of the foundation important? For a few rea...
Foundation Search · 08 February 2023 · 7With foundation funders, does “No” mean “Maybe”? – Part 1
A sizeable number of the more than 121,000 foundations in the US -19,888- indicate that they do not accept unsolicited proposals.We also know that a significant number of current and past FoundationSearch members (more than 16,000) do not approach them for that reason. Is there a missed opportunity here?Many grant seekers believe that these funders...
Foundation Search · 07 February 2023 · 15Recommended Ask Amount
You have worked your way through over 120,000 US foundations to find the best foundation funding prospects for your organization (see my previous blogs on how to determine your best funders, and my review of some of the tools available to do this). Now, you need to answer a crucial question: how much do you ask for from each funder?I...
Foundation Search · 06 February 2023 · 3Ways To Encourage People to Donate More to NGOs
Donors are often concerned about how well the money they have donated to the NGO is spent. They want to know that their money is for the cause. Increasing donations to your organization is a no-brainer for any non-profit like Satya Shakti Organizatio...
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