“We Rise by Lifting Others” – Robert Ingersoll
Every day, charitable foundations and trusts around the world are supporting NGOs, charities, and community organizations to deliver services and facilities to those who could use a helping hand. Whether these funding bodies are headed up by super-wealthy philanthropists or businesses that take corporate social responsibility seriously – their money is always desperately needed to help make society a better place in which to live.
The Foundation Guide will showcase prominent foundations from around the world and the philanthropists behind the grants on offer. Most importantly, we’ll be highlighting what kind of projects these foundations and trusts have lent their support to, and offer fundraising news and tips – in the hope this will help charitable projects access and secure the money they so crucially need.
Foundraising Tips
3 Ways to Attract Donors and Keep Them Donating
Fundraising Strategy
Donor acquisition is undoubtedly one of the most important, and difficult, aspects of managing a non-profit organization. There is no single reason that gets people giving, and no unique sweet spot that’ll make donors give […]
4 Rules and Tools for Your next Fundraising Cycle
Fundraising Strategy
Everywhere you look, fundraising is front and center. It comes as no surprise that charitable trusts and fundraising companies are looking to generate as much exposure as possible. Many companies utilize email and snail mail […]
Managing Charitable Trusts
Fundraising Strategy
What is a Charitable Trust?
Donors have several options available to them when allocating assets to a charitable cause. One of the most effective ways of doing this is a charitable trust. A charitable trust consists […]
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Foundations
Foundation News
Top Fundraising Tips for Schools – Stick to the ABC’s
Fundraising for schools is a little different than raising money for a charity, although many of the principles are similar. Many of the fundraising activities rely not only on support from the student body, but […]
The Biggest Celebrity Fundraiser? You’ll Never Guess Who Tops the List!
A celebrity fundraiser attached to a cause almost guarantees higher exposure and more donations. But while names like Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates continue to make news as deep pocketed philanthropists, it is other, perhaps lesser known, celebrities that are making headlines and topping the lists as the most unstinting celebrity fundraisers.
Be Smart about How You Approach Your Donors
Once your organization is ready to approach a donor, it is important to communicate your objectives clearly. It is vital that you tell your donors as comprehensively as possible what you can offer them that […]
The Giving Season is Getting Started – A Guide for Non-Profits
The last quarter of the year is known as the ‘Giving Season’ by nonprofit organizations. There are a number of national holidays in the last few months of the year and this may make people […]
No Hand Outs – Just a Helping Hand
If you’re looking to do something worthwhile with your charitable donation and want to make sure that you’re helping people help themselves, then microfinance organizations are a great way to ensure that your donation can […]