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Grants for Catholic Schools: How & When to Pursue Them

Fundraising for a Catholic school is challenging work. Among the difficulties is knowing when and how to look for grants, and understand how grant seeking should fit into your overall fundraising strategy. This blog post will help you determine whether it’s time to look for grants, and how to look for them successfully.

September 12, 2023

Fundraising

Catholic Philanthropy

Should Funders Have a Formal Grant Application Process?

During COVID, many funders began to change their approach to grantmaking, shifting to become more open and flexible vs formal and structured in their giving patterns and application process. If you are rethinking your grant application process, make sure…

March 23, 2023

Fundraising

How Faith Based Organizations Can Find Grants Faster

Faith based organizations have long been at the heart of the nonprofit sector, yet grant seeking remains a challenge. Why is that, and what can be done about it? This blog post shares our top tips for faith based…

February 23, 2023

Fundraising, Using the Guide

How to Find a “Side Door” to Invitation Only Funders

One common challenge that users of the Catholic Funding Guide encounter is finding a foundation that looks like a perfect match for their cause… only to see that applications are “by invitation only.” …

February 10, 2023

Catholic Philanthropy

What to Look for in Prospective Grantees: Tips for Catholic Philanthropists

What kind of organization do you want to support? How do you know if you have found the right fit? We share some key considerations to discuss with your team. …

January 17, 2023

Fundraising

Can’t Find the Time to Fundraise? Our Best Ideas for Small Nonprofits

Proverbs 16:3 – “Entrust your works to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.” The Difficulties of Fundraising for Small Nonprofits Fundraising with a small team (or no team at all) is no easy task. There are several factors…

December 16, 2022

News, Using the Guide

New Subscription Plan for Catholic Funding Guide

The Catholic Funding Guide is implementing a new subscription plan, including a new Professional plan and an updated pricing structure. On December 19, 2022, the following grant seeker subscription tiers will take effect: Existing subscriptions that are set to…

December 16, 2022

Catholic Philanthropy

Should Catholic Funders Consider Unrestricted Grants for Nonprofits?

The topic of unrestricted grants, and whether funders should provide them, is a longstanding debate in the philanthropy sector. This blog post covers common issues surrounding unrestricted grants for nonprofits in the hope of sparking better communication between funders…

November 15, 2022

Catholic Philanthropy

Funding for Nonprofit Startups: Is it Worth the Risk?

Funding a nonprofit startup can be an exciting way to support a cause that matters to you. Startup teams often have fresh, innovative approaches to societal challenges, and a strong drive to carry out their proposed solutions. At the…

November 8, 2022

Using the Guide

How to Search Amplify for Optimal Results

Are you dissatisfied with the grant proposals you’ve been receiving? Would you like the opportunity to fund a project that makes a significant impact and adheres to Catholic social teaching? Instead of waiting for grantseekers to come to you,…

October 24, 2022

Using the Guide

How to Optimize Your Search Results in the Catholic Funding Guide

The Catholic Funding Guide allows you to search for grantmakers who may be a good match for your organization and mission. Here, we share some of our top tips for getting the best search results as you look for…

October 18, 2022

Catholic Fundraising Made Simple

If you are fundraising for a Catholic organization, the Catholic Funding Guide is here to help. Explore our fundraising blog articles, covering topics such as finding funding for your nonprofit, managing fundraising campaigns, strengthening donor relations and more. Whether you’re new to fundraising or a seasoned development professional, the Catholic Funding Guide can help you achieve your goals and further your mission.