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Using a Foundation RFP Process to Provide Grant Funding to Charities

April 15th, 201108:52 AM ET

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Rodman

Most foundations are small and are run with little or no paid staff. They are often created by philanthropic individuals or families who have little experience in formalized philanthropy. Often, this lack of experience leads to a disorganized approach when the foundation begins to accept funding requests from charities. A helpful way to have an org...
Congratulations Drug-Free Communities Grantees

September 01st, 201002:13 PM ET

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Rodman

Last night the grantees were announced for the Drug-Free Communities Support Program. Here-4-You Christian Grant Consulting was successful in securing FIVE out of the SIX grants on which we worked. We secured all THREE of the grants that were fully written and developed by Here-4-You Christian Grant Consulting and TWO of the THREE proposals on whi...
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...
Grant Writing for Capital Campaigns

August 06th, 200907:58 AM ET

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Rodman

Grant Writing for Capital Campaigns Grant writing is often overlooked as a valuable component of a successful capital campaign. Grant writing can secure 25% or more of your total capital campaign goal and can help to complete a project that has stalled but is almost complete. But, while it is not generally the first money secured, it is funding ...
Is Grant Writing Still Viable in THIS Economy?

June 26th, 200909:09 AM ET

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Rodman

Is Grant Writing Still Viable in THIS Economy? By: Jeffrey J. Rodman, M.Ed., CFRE, CGS Many Christian ministries and churches have asked themselves this question. How will this turmoil affect a funding sources giving to my ministry? Is grant writing still viable in this economy? The answer is yes, grant writing is still viable, EVEN in this econo...
H4Y Blog: grants offer help to nonprofits struggling with recession

June 23rd, 200911:45 AM ET

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Rodman

H4Y Blog: grants offer help to nonprofits struggling with recession APPLETON, Wis. - The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region has launched a new grant program designed to help charitable organizations deal with the added budget pressures created by the recession. The Foundation is redirecting about $650,000 from existing grant programs ...
Should Christian Groups Accept Government Grant Funding

June 15th, 200904:46 PM ET

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Rodman

Of course, this is a decision each Christian organization will need to make based on their mission, vision, calling, and leading. There is no single answer or right answer for all Christian organizations. The decision, in my opinion, should also not be any different under the Obama administration than it was under the Bush administration. There w...
Join the Conversation: Grant Funding for Christian Ministries & Churches

June 10th, 200908:34 AM ET

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Rodman

By: Jeffrey J. Rodman, CFRE, CGS, M.Ed. Here-4-You Consulting & Grant Writing has made it possible to receive up to the minute comments and views on grant opportunities, grant writing skills, and funding development strategies. Read comments and ask questions about successes and failures in securing funding for Ministry efforts around the glob...
NEW 990 Finder Feature on the Christian Funding Directory

June 09th, 200910:12 PM ET

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Rodman

We at Here-4-You Consulting & Grant Writing have often noted that 85% of a grant writers time is spent on research. Much of this research time is spent combing through 990-PF tax reporting forms submitted to the IRS by every foundation as approximately 85% of foundations do NOT have a website. NOW, you can find foundation 990-PF filings from w...