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Tips and Tricks for Getting the Most Out of Foundation Directory
Come learn how to maximize your use of Foundation Directory.
Find foundation donors
Discover the funders most likely to support you and gain the knowledge you need to win funding from them.
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Videos
VideoFind grants by searching on Foundation Directory
How to search for grants in Foundation Directory.
VideoGet started with the Foundation Funding for U.S. Democracy site
Watch this short video for a tour of how to use the Foundation Funding for U.S. Democracy site, a free data visualization platform featuring tens of thousands of grants, available to anyone interested in understanding philanthropy's role in U.S. democracy. Access the site at https://democracy.candid.org
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Podcasts
PodcastAsk the Grantmakers
What makes a grantmaker select one proposal over another? Find out from the people who make the decisions at Washington Gas, The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, Washington Area Women's Foundation, and Jovid Foundation.
PodcastHow to Attract and Sustain National/Large Grantmaker Support
Focus on the "Three Ps" - Purpose, Process and People - if your nonprofit wants work with large foundations, says Darin McKeever, Deputy Director of the Charitable Sector at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Blog
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May 26, 2022
What do funders look for in grant proposal budgets?
This post originally appeared in the Candid Blog in May 2021. Our Creating a Sound Proposal Budget course is now…
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February 1, 2022
Overcome these board excuses for not fundraising
If any of the scenarios discussed in this blog have been holding your organization back, then learn how to practically…
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January 11, 2022
Adopt a major grants mindset
Tonya applied to the same large foundation prospect every year. She called the grantmaker annually in the lead-up to her…
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January 6, 2022
Five fundraising trends to capitalize on in 2022
In 2021, the social sector mastered the art of resilience. We saw countless organizations craft donation experiences that not only…
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November 18, 2021
‘Together we’re better’: Building a Candid partnership in Northern California’s Tri-Valley area
At the eastern edge of the San Francisco Bay Area lies the Tri-Valley–composed of the San Ramon, Livermore, and Amador valleys, and home to Las Positas…
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Knowledge base
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How can my organization find other grantmakers or potential grantees working in our areas of interest?
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Where can I find out who has donated money to a particular nonprofit organization?
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Where can I find information on grants to individuals?
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Where can I find information on corporate giving? What motivates companies?
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Where can I find information about government grants?
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