Funding Landscape Articles
How to Read a Foundation's 990 to Understand Their Funding Priorities
The 990 is the most underused research tool in non-profit fundraising. Here's how to mine it for actionable intelligence.
Crowd-funding and Online Fundraising as Alternative Funding Sources
Digital fundraising has become a serious revenue stream for non-profits. Here's how to make it work alongside grants.
Private Foundations Explained: How They Choose Who to Fund
Foundations control billions in charitable assets. Understanding how they operate changes how you approach them.
How to Build a Grant Calendar and Pipeline Management System
Without a systematic pipeline, grant development is chaos. Here is how to build the system that changes everything.
Individual Giving: The Underutilized Funding Source for Non-profits
Individual donors represent the largest source of charitable giving in the world. Here is how to access it.
How to Access Social Impact Bond and Results-Based Financing Opportunities
Pay-for-results financing is growing rapidly. Here's what non-profits need to know about this emerging funding model.
Corporate Social Responsibility Funding: What Non-profits Need to Know
CSR funding can be transformative — or disappointing. Here's how non-profits navigate the corporate funding landscape.
How to Read and Analyze a Foundation's Form 990 to Win More Grants
The Form 990 is a goldmine of strategic intelligence about potential funders. Most non-profits never look at one.
How Multilateral Institutions Fund Non-profits: The UN, World Bank and Beyond
The UN system and World Bank collectively manage hundreds of billions in development funding. Here's how to access it.
Funding from Diaspora Communities for International Non-profits
Diaspora communities represent a massive, underutilized funding source for international development work.
Faith-Based Funding Networks: Accessing Grants Through Religious Organizations
Faith-based donors represent one of the largest pools of charitable funding globally. Here's how non-profits engage them.
Dutch Development Funding: Accessing Netherlands-Based Foundations and Donors
The Netherlands is one of the world's most generous development donors per capita. Here's how to access Dutch funding.