A trend among some funders at the national, regional & local level is the adoption of impact investing strategies. Foundations and large funders still provide grants, but are blending the … [Read more...] about A Look at Impact Investing
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Trends In MN Arts Funding
Top Trends by the numbers in MN Arts Grantmaking The overall # of arts grants rose by 844 from 2018 to 2021, then declined. 2019 and 2020 were High Water Marks, almost every area of arts … [Read more...] about Trends In MN Arts Funding
10 Words and Phrases You Should Never Use
An advice piece in the Chronicle of Philanthropy goes after "Philanthro-speak" which often means one thing to a foundation program officer and another to people outside that bubble. Here are a few … [Read more...] about 10 Words and Phrases You Should Never Use
FREE information on grant makers
Is this one in your prospecting tool box? Cause IQ has a load of 🌟 FREE information on grant makers. As a business, Cause IQ is an impressive data stack built for consultants, accountants, and IT … [Read more...] about FREE information on grant makers
3M Foundation (aka 3M Gives) Shuts Down
(3/25/24) 3M Foundation has shut down. Future grants will be awarded through 3M’s corporate giving program. The 3M Foundation was established 70 years ago. It was one of the first corporate … [Read more...] about 3M Foundation (aka 3M Gives) Shuts Down
10 Ways to Boost Fundraising and Attract More Big Gifts This Year
Excerpt from The Chronicle of Philanthropy Three seasoned fundraisers share proven tactics — and real examples — to help you adapt your big-gifts strategy to the current climate and maximize … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Boost Fundraising and Attract More Big Gifts This Year
Northwest Area Foundation has changed its mission
Northwest Area Foundation: “The Opposite of Poverty is Not Wealth but Justice” Northwest Area Foundation has changed its mission to reflect a commitment to put justice at the center of its support … [Read more...] about Northwest Area Foundation has changed its mission
Jobs in Philanthropy
This is a free job board that AP puts together. Our interest is getting good Minnesota nonprofit folks into good local and national foundation jobs. With few exceptions, we only include foundations, … [Read more...] about Jobs in Philanthropy