grantseeking basics welcome to the foundation center’s
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Grantseeking BasicsWelcome to the Foundation Center’s
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The Foundation Center
Our Mission:To strengthen the social sector by advancing knowledge about philanthropy in the U.S. and around the world.
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Accomplishing Our Mission
• Collect, organize, and communicate information on U.S. philanthropy
• Conduct and facilitate research on trends in the field
• Provide education and training in the grantseeking process
• Ensure public access to information and services through various vehicles
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Today’s Program
Overview of the grantseeking process:• What you need to have in place before
you seek a grant• What you need to know about grantmakers
and how nonprofits are supported• How you identify funding partners• How you can use the Foundation Center’s
resources for your grantseeking efforts
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Part 1
Building a Credible Nonprofit OrganizationWhat You Need To Have In Place
Before You Seek a Grant
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What You Need To Have In Place
• 501(c)(3) status• Compelling mission• Board of directors to exercise oversight
Part 1: Building a Credible Nonprofit Organization
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• High-quality programs that meet a real need in the community
• Track record of effective program delivery• Capable leadership• A strong organizational and financial
infrastructure
What Funders Look For
Part 1: Building a Credible Nonprofit Organization
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Part 2
The World of GrantmakersWho Supports Nonprofits?
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Source:The Nonprofit Sector in Brief, 2010. National Center for Charitable Statistics,
The Urban Institute
Other2.8%
Fees for Services & Goods from Private
Sources45.5%Private
Contributions12.4%
Sources of Revenue for Reporting Public Charities, 2008
Part 2: The World of Grantmakers
Fees for Services & Goods from Government
24.3%
Investment Income7.0%
Government Grants8.0%
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Individuals$211.77
Corporations$15.29
Foundations$41.0
Bequests$22.83
Total Giving: $290.89 billion
73%
5%
14%
8%
Private Contributions by Source($ in billions)
Part 2: The World of Grantmakers
Source: Giving USA 2011, Giving USA Foundation,researched and written by the
Center On Philanthropy at Indiana University
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Part 2: The World of Grantmakers
Source: The Foundation Center, Foundation Giving Trends, 2011
*Based on a sample of 1,384 larger foundations
Education 23.3%
Health 22.6%Human Services
13.1%
Public Affairs/Society Benefit 11.8%
Environment & Animals 7.4%
International Affairs 5.5%
Science & Technology 2.6% Religion 2%
Social Sciences 1%
Arts & Culture 10.5%
National Distribution of Grant Dollars
Total Dollars = $22.1 billion
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Institutional Grantmakers
Part 2: The World of Grantmakers
• Private Foundations• Direct Corporate Giving Programs• Grantmaking Public Charities
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What Is a Private Foundation?• Nongovernmental, nonprofit organization
• Has its own funds or endowment• Managed by its own trustees or directors• Established to aid educational, social,
religious, scientific, or other charitable activities through the making of grants
Part 2: The World of Grantmakers
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Types of Private Foundations
• Independent• Company-sponsored• Operating
~ 5% payout requirement
~ Must disclose total giving and grants through Form 990-PF
Part 2: The World of Grantmakers
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Other Types of Grantmakers• Direct Corporate Giving Programs
– Research through sponsoring companies
• Grantmaking Public Charities– Disclose activities through Form 990– Includes:• Community foundations• Population or issue-oriented funds• Company-sponsored
Part 2: The World of Grantmakers
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Part 3
Finding Funding Partners
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Identifying Funding Needs
• Why do I need funding and what kind do I need?
• How much do I need?• When do I need the funds?
Part 3: Finding Funding Partners
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Part 3: Finding Funding Partners
Look for the match:• Who funds in my area of interest?• Who funds in my geographic region?• Who will provide the type of support I need?
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Refine the match: • Has the grantmaker funded organizations
like mine?• How much does the grantmaker give to
organizations like mine?
Part 3: Finding Funding Partners
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Application ProcessFollow the grantmaker’s guidelines• Initial contact
– Telephone call?
– Letter of inquiry?
– Full proposal?
• Variations on proposal format– Common Grant Application?
– Funder’s own application form?
• Pay attention to deadlines
Part 3: Finding Funding Partners
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Part 4
Grantseeking Resources
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Resources and Services at the Foundation Center• Grantmaker information• Funding research databases• Nonprofit literature• Professional reference staff • Training programs• Special events• Associates Program
Part 4: Grantseeking Resources
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http://foundationcenter.org
• Foundation Directory Online• Catalog of Nonprofit Literature• Foundation Finder• Philanthropy News Digest• Requests for Proposals• Frequently Asked Questions
Part 4: Grantseeking Resources
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Where and How To Access the Center’s Resources• Foundation Center Libraries
– New York – Atlanta– Cleveland– San Francisco – Washington, D.C.
• Web site (foundationcenter.org)• Cooperating Collections
Part 4: Grantseeking Resources
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Key Points
• Build a credible organization• Look for the match when identifying
funding partners• Foundation fundraising is just one part
of your overall fundraising plan• Foundation Center has many
resources, including assistance offered by our library staff
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For More Information
• Resource list is available athttp://foundationcenter.org/course_ materials/free_training/