It is clear that foundation opportunities exist, but many FQHCs lack the grant sophistication to identify, target and secure these funds. To mitigate these barriers to funding, relying on grant professionals to prospect for key grantseeking priority areas, develop research-based programs, and submit competitive proposals will be critical to FQHCs’ long-term grantseeking success in the post-ACA era.
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Gold Awards Flashback: Findlay Hancock County Community Foundation (2013 Social Media Campaign of the Year)
As FundRaising Success gears up for the ninth annual Gold Awards for Fundraising Excellence, take a look back at last year’s Social Media Campaign of the Year from the Findlay Hancock County Community Foundation.
Read MoreHow Often Do You Go to the Well?
Look at the big picture and learn from every victory and defeat. And avoid budgeting a large grant when there is uncertainty as to the outcome of the request.
Read MoreGiving USA 2014: Giving on the Rise and the Importance of Individual Donors
Giving USA released its annual report, and the findings show that giving is on the rise. It also reinforces the importance of individual donors to the fundraising sector.
Read MoreTime to Reinforce Your Fundraising Foundation?
If you’re ready to reinforce your fundraising foundation, these basic guidelines can help you transition to what can grow to be a strong and dependable base of support — individual donors.
Read MoreThe Importance of Foundation Engagement
Many individuals typically believe foundation giving is a numbers game. Just send a proposal to many foundations and somehow you will be magically awarded funds. In this day and age, that is not how the process works. You need to build relationships, educate foundation staff and align your organizational priorities with foundation priorities. It is a long-term process that helps you better understand your organization.
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