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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Stevens Point Educator Earns Global Award For Nonprofit Leadership 
Stevens Point educator earns global award for nonprofit leadership.Lind, a longtime academic and current Stevens Point resident, was named a recipient of the 2025 Global Recognition Award.She has...more
Stevens Point educator earns global award for nonprofit leadership.Lind, a longtime academic and current Stevens Point resident, was named a recipient of the 2025 Global Recognition Award.She has...more
Webinar Provides Soils Rules Roundup With Western Canadian Panel 
How are leaders in the industry applying best practices to achieve compliance and resource recovery? Join us to get the lowdown on dirt management in Western Canada!Meet Our Panel: Scott PURVES,...more
How are leaders in the industry applying best practices to achieve compliance and resource recovery? Join us to get the lowdown on dirt management in Western Canada!Meet Our Panel: Scott PURVES,...more
Executive Board Advances Church Insurance Program 
The Texas Baptists Indemnity Program hopes to begin allowing the first round of churches to apply for a quote for coverage later this summer.After major insurance carriers left the Texas market, many...more
The Texas Baptists Indemnity Program hopes to begin allowing the first round of churches to apply for a quote for coverage later this summer.After major insurance carriers left the Texas market, many...more
The Scarcity of Money From Nonprofit Major Donors 
Paul D'Alessandro: No shortcuts exist to finding and creating meaningful relationships with major donors.He says wealthy donors are no longer walking among the rest of us, and during economic and...more
Paul D'Alessandro: No shortcuts exist to finding and creating meaningful relationships with major donors.He says wealthy donors are no longer walking among the rest of us, and during economic and...more
'2025 Charity Checkout Champions Report' Reveals Most Effective Campaigns ![]()
The 2025 Charity Checkout Champions Report highlights point-of-sale fundraising among corporations and nonprofits.This year's report examines 92 total campaigns, with 37 raising at least $500,000 at...more
The 2025 Charity Checkout Champions Report highlights point-of-sale fundraising among corporations and nonprofits.This year's report examines 92 total campaigns, with 37 raising at least $500,000 at...more
Judge Rules Trump Takeover of Nonprofit A �gross Usurpation of Power” 
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's takeover of the US Institute of Peace was illegal.The ruling marks an important victory for nonprofit independence and a blow to the...more
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's takeover of the US Institute of Peace was illegal.The ruling marks an important victory for nonprofit independence and a blow to the...more
A New Award For 'Civic Bravery' Recognizes Everyday People Who Step up
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Public Welfare Foundation, Surdna Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Skillman Foundation
United Way Worldwide and a group of foundations launched a new award Tuesday for "civic bravery" The Courage Project will grant $5 million in awards over at least a year to recognize nonprofits and...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Public Welfare Foundation, Surdna Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Skillman Foundation
United Way Worldwide and a group of foundations launched a new award Tuesday for "civic bravery" The Courage Project will grant $5 million in awards over at least a year to recognize nonprofits and...more
Biodiversity Innovation: Enabling Technology For Nature and Green Growth 
Biodiversity genomics unlocks new ways to monitor species, protect pollinators, control invasive species and manage species of societal value.Despite these breakthroughs, Europe has not fully...more
Biodiversity genomics unlocks new ways to monitor species, protect pollinators, control invasive species and manage species of societal value.Despite these breakthroughs, Europe has not fully...more
Complete Health Park Founder Charged With Multiple Felonies For Misusing State Grant Funds 
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced multiple felony charges on May 15 against David Coker Jr., 51, of Clare.Charges related to his management of a legislative grant awarded to Complete...more
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced multiple felony charges on May 15 against David Coker Jr., 51, of Clare.Charges related to his management of a legislative grant awarded to Complete...more
Impact Funds Offer A Lower-Risk Proposition For Private Markets 
Impact investing can be a valuable financial tool for private-market investors seeking to manage risk.Impact funds direct capital to companies that generate impact environmental and social...more
Impact investing can be a valuable financial tool for private-market investors seeking to manage risk.Impact funds direct capital to companies that generate impact environmental and social...more
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When it Comes to Social Enterprises, Failure is the Best Platform for Innovation
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.
