Blog posts from August 2015
Going Grassroots: 6 Strategies for Small Scale Donor Engagement
Donor acquisition can be a daunting task for smaller grassroots organizations. Who has the time, the staffing, or the resources for a donor acquisition strategy when you’re a staff of a few or none? Here are some tips offered in a recent session at Foundation Center San Francisco.
Video Storytelling for Nonprofits
“Quiet on the set!” With that shout, documentary filmmakers Brandon Kramer, Lance Kramer, and Aqiyla Thomas from Meridian Hill Pictures transformed a chock-full classroom at Foundation Center-Washington, DC, into a world where anyone with an iPhone or iPad can create videos that move people to action.
Why Crossing the Country for the Funding Information Network Was Totally Worth It
The Funding Information Network is an extensive network of 450+ community-centric locations that are open to the public and provide access to Foundation Center’s social sector, grantseeking, and philanthropic resources at no cost to visitors.
Will Your Nonprofit Sink or Swim in the Advocacy Pool?
Why and how do foundations support advocacy? When is the right time for your organization to start making an advocacy splash? Read these takeaways from a recent panel discussion at Foundation Center Cleveland.
5 Rs of Getting Philanthropic Support for Your Grassroots Organization
A representative of a local grassroots nonprofit asked a challenging question at a Foundation Center San Francisco event last month: How can smaller grassroots organizations compete with more established nonprofits to garner the support of funders? Shawn Dove from the Campaign for Black Male Achievement had some valuable advice, which he calls the “5 Rs”.
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