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When It Comes to Online Fundraising, Just Think KISS; Keep It Simple, Stupid

Grant Guru is an occasional feature in which we answer questions from our readers about fundraising. It is part of our continuing effort to enhance our coverage. Dear Grant Guru: "We are starting an online Web-based fundraising appeal. Do you have any suggestions on the best way to start? ...

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Coffee, Cigarette Smoke Can Doom that Application; Avoids These Pitfalls

Grant Guru is a new, occasional feature in which we talk to the experts in the field to answer your questions. It is part of our continuing effort to enhance our coverage. Dear Grant Guru: What common mistake do grant applicants make that virtually guarantees reviewers will respond unfavorably?...

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Grant Guru Says: Here’s Some Tips to Get You Started, Mistakes You Should Avoid At All Costs

Grant Guru is a new, occasional feature in which we draw on our knowledge of the philanthropic universe to answer your questions. It is part of our continuing effort to enhance our coverage.

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Don’t Get Caught in a Jam; We have Tips On Funding

PGA's Grant Guru is a new, occasional feature in which we draw on our knowledge of the philanthropic universe to answer your questions. It is part of our continuing effort to enhance our coverage. Dear Grant Guru: I'm an education grant-seeker who is stuck in a jam. How do I get the money to de...

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PGA Finds Funding for Early Childhood Leadership, Training Efforts

PGA reader Charlotte Hendricks, the coordinator for an early childhood training program at an Alabama Community Action Agency, asked for help in maintaining and expanding the boot camps it holds for leaders from state early childhood organizations. The Alabama Early Childhood Leadership Acade...

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PGA Helps Reader Find After-School, Substance Abuse Prevention Opportunities

Grant Guru: A reader in Tyler, TX asks for help in finding funding to expand existing after-school and counseling programs that offer kids a safe place to play as well as provide them with mental health and substance abuse counseling. Lisa Sipes, of the Next Step Community Solutions (formerly the S...

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Foundation Official Offers Tips on Winning Komen Funding

Grant Guru is shaking things up again this month. We continue to be inundated with general questions from grant seekers who want to know what funders are looking for. If you are looking to score support for your health care programs, we suggest you imitate the A Silver Lining Foundation (ASLF), whic...

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NYLF Official Provides Grant Guru with Insight into Funding, Awards

We are changing up our format a bit this month. Grant Guru will be asking questions to a New York Life Foundation (NYLF) official after the foundation recently gave $1 million to the Moyer Foundation for child bereavement support programs. NYLF president Chris Park sat down with Grant Guru to...

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PGA Helps Reader Find Education, Capital Improvement Grants

Dear Grant Guru: "I would be interested in being given grant opportunities to write for funding," for a range of education and capital improvement projects, says Clyde Naasz, a reader. Grant Guru: Naasz listed an array of projects, including funding for a swimming pool project, a school ...

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PGA Helps Faith-Based Group Find Literacy, Education Funding

Dear Grant Guru: "We are like a YMCA and are looking literacy, education funding," asks Gwendolyn Irby, a longtime reader. "One of our programs, the Nat'l Christian Writers program, we would love funding for." Grant Guru: Irby is co-founder of the Crawford Irby International Fou...

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