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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...
See How We Secure 90% of the Drug-Free Communities Grants For Which We Apply!

December 08th, 201011:34 AM ET

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Rodman

Here-4-You Grant Consulting would like to announce the availability of federal government grant programs that may be applicable to your organization. In 2010, we secured 5 out of 6 (86% success rate) federal grants submitted to the Drug-Free Communities Support Program and the DFC Mentoring Program awarding over $600,000 for each grant. Over the y...
Silly Nonprofits: Nonprofits can be so shortsighted when it comes to funding

December 06th, 201011:15 AM ET

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Rodman

Just recently, I was discussing grant writing services with a potential client. When I told him how much he would need to invest in the first year he said, “if I had $10,000 I would not need grant funding.” What a silly thing to say. That would be like an unemployed person saying, “if I had $10,000 I would not need a job.” Of ...
Philanthropy Survey results may signal promise for nonprofit fund raisers

November 30th, 201009:45 AM ET

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Rodman

An end of the year survey conducted in October 2010 finds the nonprofit funding drop off experienced in 2008 and 2009 may be leveling. Whereas 51 percent of survey responders experienced decreased funding in 2009, only 37 percent reported a decrease in funding in 2010. In 2006 and 2007, before the economic downturn, the amount of respondents repor...
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...
Accountability, Transparency, and High Ethical Standards Are Critical to Making Your Ministry More Fundable!

April 15th, 201002:45 PM ET

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Rodman

What does transparency and accountability mean to you and how does it relate to maintaining high ethical standards? Most nonprofit experts will tell you that accountability means being honest with your stakeholders and with the public about your organization's finances, governance, and management -- in short, being upright in all of your professi...
The Improving Grantmaking Outlook in 2010 Requires Ministries to Be Strong, Smart, and Strategic!

March 15th, 201011:07 AM ET

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Rodman

The economic downturn has reduced foundation assets, forcing funders to cut expenses and limit grantmaking. Foundations suffered a 22 percent reduction in assets in late 2008, fairing much better than the overall market in general. As a result, 2009 witnessed the sharpest decline in grantmaking in decades. The 2010 outlook is much more promising ...
How to Approach Foundations that only give to Pre-Selected Organizations

December 15th, 200908:27 AM ET

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Rodman

Most of the larger, staffed foundations accept applications, with some general restrictions in place, from any nonprofits seeking funding. However, many smaller, unstaffed foundations do not accept applications and will include a statement that they only give to "pre-selected organizations" or that "applications are not accepted." The most common ...