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Funders: Optimize Your Catholic Funding Guide Experience

The Catholic Funding Guide provides resources that help Catholic-inspired funders make a greater impact through their philanthropy. In this blog post, we share our top tips for funders who want to make the most of their subscription to the…

October 16, 2023

Catholic Philanthropy

Joining a Philanthropy Network: Find Community, Grow Your Impact

If you’re looking for a way to grow your impact, stay inspired in your giving, and connect with peers, you may consider joining a philanthropic network. Here are some benefits and tips for deciding which network is right for…

August 15, 2023

News, Using the Guide

Summer 2023 Upgrades to the Catholic Funding Guide

We are excited to share some upgrades that are now active in the Catholic Funding Guide! …

August 15, 2023

Catholic Philanthropy

Catholic Social Teaching & Philanthropy: An Overview for Funders

Embracing the principles of Catholic social teaching in your funding practices is a powerful way to maximize impact through your mission. This blog offers insights on where to start, whether you have a donor advised fund (DAF) or a…

June 29, 2023

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

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

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

Catholic Philanthropy

Catholic School Funding Trends: A Creative Approach Works Best

One size never fits all when it comes to Catholic school funding. We discuss some of the many innovative ways philanthropists are funding Catholic schools today, not only to carry on the important tradition of Catholic education but to…

September 8, 2022

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