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Growing a Friend to Be a Friend and Donor to the Ministry

April 20th, 201209:18 AM ET

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Rodman

It can be quite complex to balance a friend relationship simultaneously with a donor relationship. Sometimes a donor relationship becomes so friendly that making the bigger asks become difficult and awkward. Other times a relationship starts with a friendship but you also have a keen awareness that this friend is a potential major donor to the mi...
What donors are looking for in your nonprofit

April 17th, 201209:20 AM ET

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Rodman

Why are some nonprofit organizations having an easier time raising money than others?In this Movie Mondays video, Mark Hurtubise talks about what donors are looking for before investing their philanthropic dollars in a nonprofit organization. Mark is the President & CEO of the Inland NW Community Foundation, so not only does his organization lo...
The Deadliest Grant Writing Mistakes Made by Christian Ministries and Churches

May 12th, 201001:21 PM ET

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Rodman

Many Christian ministries and churches decide they will give grant writing a shot and see what happens. There approach is not planned or deliberate but rather a haphazard approach that does not account for the complexities and specificity of grant development. Grant writing is not hard, but it is very specific. When beginning a grant development...
How Many Grant Making Foundations Focus Giving on Christian Ministries, Christian Churches, and other Christian Non-Profits?

April 29th, 201010:28 PM ET

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Rodman

Drawing on the immense amount of data available at The Foundation Center, Foundation Search, Guidestar, and others, one can answer this question. It seems as though there is a misconception in the faith community about the number of foundations that state an interest in religious organizations and are accepting applications. There are approximate...
20 Biggest Grant Making Foundations for Christian Organizations

January 27th, 201001:09 PM ET

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Rodman

The question of what foundations to turn to for funding is one Christian ministries and churches ponder over all the time. There are of course various factors to consider. The degree of compatibility between your mission and the aims of a foundation remains the most important consideration. But at a time when foundation funding is declining, it h...
Why Hire A Grant Writing Consultant?

January 26th, 201010:50 AM ET

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Rodman

Starting to implement a grant writing strategy for Christian ministry, church, or other nonprofit organization can be incredibly challenging. Although grant writing is not an exceptionally difficult process, it is a very specific process which requires a strong knowledge base in fundraising, grant development, and fund development. Most organizati...
$18.75 million available for 150 awards of up to $125,000 per year for up to five years for Faith-Based and other Community Coalitions

January 21st, 201012:30 PM ET

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Rodman

New Federal Funding Opportunity - DFC Support Grants Here-4-You Grant Consulting can help you complete the 2010 application, reapplication, or renewal application is successful in securing this valuable funding (www.npfunds.com/DFC). Jeffrey J. Rodman of Here-4-You Grant Consulting has served as the Director of two Anti-Drug Coalitions, has admin...
New Features to the Here-4-You Christian Grant Consulting website and the Christian Funding Directory for 2010 in Honor of our 10th Anniversary

January 21st, 201009:42 AM ET

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Rodman

Here-4-You Consulting has added some NEW advanced features to the Christian Funding Directory (CFD). In 2009 we added:• A before/after feature which allows you to search only the listings added or updated before or after a certain date. • Boolean search capabilities, which allow users to perform AND/OR/NOT searches. • A results co...
How Many Foundations Focus on Christian Ministries and Churches?

July 08th, 200901:24 PM ET

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Rodman

How Many Foundations Focus on Christian Ministries and Churches? Drawing on the immense amount of data available at the Christian Funding Directory (CFD) available through Here-4-You Christian Grant Consulting and other data from The Foundation Center, Foundation Search, Guidestar, and others, one can answer this question. It seems as though there...
How Many Foundations Focus on Christian Ministries and Churches?

July 08th, 200901:24 PM ET

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Rodman

How Many Foundations Focus on Christian Ministries and Churches? Drawing on the immense amount of data available at the Christian Funding Directory (CFD) available through Here-4-You Christian Grant Consulting and other data from The Foundation Center, Foundation Search, Guidestar, and others, one can answer this question. It seems as though there...