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Cause Marketing: Yay or Nay?
Cause Marketing: Yay or Nay? Cause marketing has gained popularity in recent years, but is it something you should do for your business? What Is Cause Marketing? Cause marketing is a way for companies to contribute to society by being socially responsible. When a cashier asks you to round up to the nearest dollar and…
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Grant Series, Part 4: What’s Next?
Once you’ve submitted the grant, it’s time to sit back and wait (probably for a longer time than you think). Don’t contact the funder or pester them for an answer. Distract yourself by looking for more opportunities. Eventually, you’ll hear from them. If you receive the grant: Pat yourself on the back. This is a…
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Grant Series, Part 3: Writing The Grant
Now that you’ve done the prep work, actually writing the grant will be much easier. You’ve already gathered the information you need to make your case; now it’s a matter of organizing it effectively and writing persuasively. Every application is different, but most will ask for an overview of your organization or company, an overview…
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Grant Series, pt. 2: Be Prepared!
Once you’ve located some grants, do as much prep work as possible before trying to write one. Find the right fit. Carefully review the guidelines and only apply if your organization meets all of the criteria: • Your mission is clear and aligns with theirs• You are in the geographic location they require• You have…
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Grant Series, Pt. 1: Get Around the Gatekeeping
Grants are an ideal source of funding for nonprofit organizations and small businesses, but most people don’t know where to find them. Foundations don’t make it easy; most of them don’t have a website or they they require an invitation code to gain access. Services like Grantwatch can be extremely useful, but they cost hundreds…
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