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WHY SEARCHING FOR CORE OPERATING GRANTS IS UNWISE

WHY SEARCHING FOR CORE OPERATING GRANTS IS UNWISE

New and burgeoning charities often are continually in search of funding sources that cover core operating expenses. However, what many organizations fail to consider is how the strict rules and parameters imposed by core funders might limit the impact of their programs and threaten their future viability.

Funder Profiles #5: Canadian Women’s Foundation

Funder Profiles #5: Canadian Women’s Foundation

For this segment of Funder Profiles, we feature Canada’s largest grant-making source that is dedicated to advancing gender equality, justice, opportunities and empowerment.

Funder Profiles #3: Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund

Funder Profiles #3: Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund

To observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the focus of today’s Funder Profiles is the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund - an organization that “aims to build cultural understanding and create a path toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples”. We encourage everyone to support them and visit their website to explore different ReconciliACTIONs each of us can take to create positive change in Canada.

Funder Profiles #2: The Peter Gilgan Foundation

Funder Profiles #2: The Peter Gilgan Foundation

For this week’s Funder Profiles entry, we examine the progressive funding approaches of The Peter Gilgan Foundation. One of the encouraging aspects that sets this Toronto-based private foundation apart from other sources is its willingness to support an organization’s ongoing operating costs.

Funder Profiles #1: The Laidlaw Foundation

Funder Profiles #1: The Laidlaw Foundation

Introducing our Funder Profiles series – a new feature in our Sustainable Solutions Blog that will acquaint inquisitive grant-seekers with the mandates, interests and crucial information about funding sources from across Canada. For our inaugural piece, we feature one of Ontario’s largest and most comprehensive private foundations – the Laidlaw Foundation.

Community Foundations: Four (4) Great Things That Make Them A Dark Horse Among Grant-Makers

Community Foundations: Four (4) Great Things That Make Them A Dark Horse Among Grant-Makers

ComCommunity foundations are often overlooked as primary sources of funding by organizations during grant-seeking campaigns. Yet here are four (4) reasons why groups should view them as an invaluable resource in their quest for funds to create meaningful change in their communities.munity foundations are

Grant Writing Tip #5: Saying “Thank You” When The Answer Is “No”

Grant Writing Tip #5:   Saying “Thank You” When The Answer Is “No”

Instead of getting upset and ending a relationship with a funding source after having a grant proposal declined, send them a hearty “Thank You”. It is guaranteed to amplify your future chances of funding success.

Grant Writing Tip #3: Don’t Put All Your Eggs In One Basket When Choosing A Funding Source

Grant Writing Tip #3:  Don’t Put All Your Eggs In One Basket When Choosing A Funding Source

Always have a contingency plan when submitting grant proposals to major funders. Create a list of additional foundations, corporations, and other institutional funding prospect in case your application is declined or not entirely approved.