What is grant writing? Grant writing is the practice of applying for funding provided by an institution such as a government department, corporation, foundation or trust. In order to be awarded a grant, your organization must write and submit a proposal to be eligible for receiving funding. A grant proposal typically will request funding in order to support activities and
A Nonprofit Divorce: Boy Scouts of America and Mormon Church Call it Quits
The Boy Scouts of America and the Mormon Church have had a century-long relationship that has served both well, but that will all end in 18 months, as many observers have long predicted might happen.
Connecticut Legislature Votes to Boost Wages for Direct Care Workers
A strike by direct care workers was narrowly averted as the Connecticut passed legislation to increase pay rates for caregivers, many of which work for nonprofits that themselves supported the strike.
La Presse, a Leading Montréal Daily, Says It Will Become a Nonprofit
While nonprofit journalism is prominent in the US, it has been less common in Canada. But with a leading Montréal daily going nonprofit and suggestions of federal legislation in the coming year, that may be about to change in a big way.
What Nonprofit Higher Ed Must Learn from Colorado State’s Racial Profiling Incident
A recent incident in which two prospective American Indian students were removed from a Colorado State campus tour for police questioning reminds us once again just how far we remain from creating public spaces that are truly welcoming to all.
Impact for Whom? The Complicity of Science in Colonialism
Imagine the scenario: A US scientific team goes abroad to conduct research to help “save” the Amazon. But who is saved—and who is left out of such inquiries?
Taking Leadership: Young Gun Reform Advocates Get “The Treatment” from Opponents
Those who are thrust into leadership roles in social movements face a difficult balancing act: Maintaining a self-reflective attitude, even when goaded by personal attacks, is critical.
Social Justice Toolkit Helps Foundations Assess Own Progress on Equity Goals
A new publication from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy provides a valuable toolkit for foundations wishing to partner with community groups to build, share, and wield power more effectively to advance equity goals and address systemic inequality.
In Europe, Nonprofit and Local Public Utilities are Seen as Key to Green Future
Largely uncovered in the US, there is a growing movement in Europe to place electrical and water utilities under nonprofit or public control as a strategy to speed a transition to a more ecologically sustainable economy.
Rockefeller Charity Art Auction Brings Record $646 Million in First Night
The auction at Christie’s will proceed through today and tomorrow, but the charitable event has already broken multiple records.
Nudes at the Museum…as Visitors
As part of its outreach strategy, one museum in Paris set aside a Saturday morning for nudist visitors. The experience by all accounts was unique.
In Wake of Wynn, Las Vegas Corporations Get Interested in Women as Trustees
Las Vegas women are finally finding seats at corporate boards.