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The Complete Checklist for Starting a Nonprofit Organization

Starting a nonprofit can feel like entering a new world with a completely different language at times. Trying to keep track of all the steps you need to accomplish can become overwhelming. This is why we created an easy-to-follow checklist for you.

Grant Prospecting

Grant Readiness & Capacity

Funder Research & Matching

Executive Director

Board Member

Program Manager

Fundraising in a Recession: A Panel Discussion

Not sure what to do in a recession? In this 1-hour workshop, we explore what’s the status of the economy today, how recessions can impact fundraising, how you can prepare and adjust your fundraising strategies, and more.

Grant Strategy

Funder Relationship Management

Grant Readiness & Capacity

Grant Consultant

Development Director

Fundraising Associate

Novo Foundation: Should You Apply for Their Grants?

The Novo Foundation is a Brooklyn, New York-based foundation with a focus on projects that support a “holistic, healing, and interconnected vision for humanity.” But are they a good fit for your nonprofit? Learn more by reading through our comprehensive analysis and follow our scoring criteria to find out.

Grant Prospecting

Funder Research & Matching

Grant Readiness & Capacity

Grant Manager

Executive Director

Program Manager

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Should You Pursue Their Grants?

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is committed to supporting pioneering ideas and research initiatives to address some of the most urgent health challenges. But should you pursue their grants? Read our comprehensive analysis and follow our scoring criteria to find out.

Grant Prospecting

Funder Research & Matching

Grant Readiness & Capacity

Grant Manager

Development Director

Grant Consultant

Dubchansky Foundation: Should You Pursue their Grants?

The Dubchansky Foundation is a grassroots, California-based foundation that focuses giving on basic and emergency aid, economic development, and education. But should you pursue their grants? Read our comprehensive analysis to find out.

Grant Prospecting

Funder Research & Matching

Grant Readiness & Capacity

Grant Manager

Grant Consultant

Robert F. Schumann Foundation: Should You Pursue Their Grants?

The Robert F. Schumann Foundation was founded based on Mr. Schumann’s love of birds, environmental protection, education, and arts and culture. So, should you pursue their grants? Check out our comprehensive analysis to find out all the possible details about this foundation.

Funder Relationships

Funder Research & Matching

Grant Readiness & Capacity

Grant Manager

Development Director

Executive Director

Roddenberry Foundation: Should You Pursue Their Grants?

The Roddenberry Foundation (TRF) is committed to advancing Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry’s faith in humanity by investing in bold ideas. Are they a good match for your nonprofit? Check out our analysis and a scoring system.

Grant Prospecting

Funder Research & Matching

Proposal Development

Grant Writer

Grant Manager

Development Director

The Walmart Foundation: Should You Pursue Their Grants?

The Walmart Foundation is a big name in philanthropy, and it’s quite possible that you have considered applying for one of their funding opportunities. Before you do that, let us walk you through the Walmart Foundation’s mission and their past giving trends.

Grant Prospecting

Funder Research & Matching

Proposal Development

Grant Manager

Development Director

Grant Writer

Karen Lee

11/9/22

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The Complete Checklist for Starting a Nonprofit Organization

Fundraising in a Recession: A Panel Discussion

Novo Foundation: Should You Apply for Their Grants?

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Should You Pursue Their Grants?

Dubchansky Foundation: Should You Pursue their Grants?

Robert F. Schumann Foundation: Should You Pursue Their Grants?

Roddenberry Foundation: Should You Pursue Their Grants?

The Walmart Foundation: Should You Pursue Their Grants?

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