Funding Opportunities for Impact Focused Ventures
The intent of this material is to provide general education. This material is not intended as advice, nor should...
The intent of this material is to provide general education. This material is not intended as advice, nor should...
A global nonprofit network with a mission to create a more equitable planet, TechSoup leverages technology to build a “dynamic...
Supporting Social Entrepreneurship For philanthropists accustomed to more traditional grantees, funding social entrepreneurs can feel like entering uncharted territory. Donors might...
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation seeks to dramatically improve the lives of underserved communities across the globe by supporting scalable, innovative,...
Walmart believes that investing in local communities strengthens our business as well as the communities we serve. Local grants are...
The Data Commons has the potential to make the grant application process much easier and provide a clear view of...
In Bangladesh, social enterprise Drinkwell has rolled out over 370 “Water ATMs” and counting, bringing safe and affordable drinking water...
Mission NGOsource aims to dramatically improve the efficiency of international grantmaking and inspire a significant increase in cross-border philanthropy by centralizing,...
"Vanhu" means "people" in the Shona language, reflecting our core belief that people, not systems, not technology, not funding, drive...
For too long, our schools and universities have acted as "Waiting Rooms"—places where young people wait for years for permission...
Fundraising Without the funds to employ staff, run websites, buy advertising, rent premises, and cover all the other costs of operating…...
The financial crisis of 2008 deeply damaged the credibility of financial innovation in the general public’s mind. As the collapse...
A collaborative efforts have elevated social innovation as a key driver of sustainable development and growth. The 120+ members of...
We are a connected community of philanthropists, investors, changemakers, advocates, leaders, partners, collaborators. β¨ We celebrate the intersectional identities of all...
This article will explore the growing trend of social entrepreneurship in the Philippines, looking at its origins, its effects today,...
Impact Funding sub stack page to see even more opportunities including those with rolling deadlines and upcoming calls....
This work gives an overview of the possibilities available to an NGO to mobilise financial resources. It shows how an...
Innosuisse is the Swiss Innovation Agency. We support SMEs, start-ups, research institutions and other Swiss organisations in their research and...
Vous êtes une ONG nationale en Afrique de l'Ouest et vous cherchez à diversifier vos sources de financement et à...
From a Global Network of Experts, Investors, and Corporations Social enterprises need more than just financial investment to achieve their world-changing...
More than ever before, people understand that climate change and biodiversity loss threaten the places, people, and things we love....
The purpose of this book is to help anyone who wants to build a business or an organization that creates...
This article examines the influence of workplace spirituality on employee wellbeing and employee commitment when financial needs are met with...
Philanthropic collaboratives are growing in popularity in Africa and share many similarities with their global peers, but they also have...
Funders, now is the time to show up for nonprofits, mobilize money, and nurture possibility. The trust-based philanthropy movement is fundamentally...
A few years back, I wrote a piece thanking MacKenzie Scott for what I then referred to as her “trust-based...
Apis & Heritage Capital Partners (A&H) is restoring the American Dream by helping low- and middle-income employees become owners of...
Across the Global South social entrepreneurs, civil society organisations and grass roots NGOs are in favour of sustainable development programmes...
Fundraising is a challenging endeavour, but various services can help organisations boost their impact by streamlining internal tasks. This comprehensive...
The Fundraising Masterclass Learning Series is designed to elevate fundraising strategies through collaborative learning and expert insights. The special Toolkit...
Fund Raising for Social Enterprise...
Today Collaborate CIC and Newcastle Business School (of Northumbria University) are excited to publish our new research into funding, commissioning...
Better Life Foundation India, a trusted and impactful non-governmental organization (NGO), has been addressing social, educational, and environmental challenges at...
Fundraising always begins with knowing who the funders are. This directory contains links to corporations, foundations, governments, impact investors, intermediaries,...
Together, we’re building a more impactful and trust-based approach to philanthropy, one funder at a time....
Together, we’re building a more impactful and trust-based approach to philanthropy, one funder at a time....
The Global Impact Fellowship provides NGOs with a series of online training sessions, resources and support meetings with the Skills...
When we ask nonprofits, “What role does communication play in achieving your goals?” we often hear a range of answers—awareness...
Access to knowledge has been repeatedly cited as a factor behind poor agriculture production of small-scale farmers.* One of the...
Apart from your leadership, your donors and board members can also make or break your organization. But nonprofits often don’t...
Welcome to the Social Investment Toolkit Are you a social entrepreneur looking for investment? Perhaps you're wondering where to start,...
Many foundations and corporate funders across Canada have adapted their funding models during the pandemic to be more responsive, equitable,...
Fundraising is a marathon, not a sprint, and staying relevant to funders is critical. Do you have all the core...
The most talked about women in philanthropy don’t always take the same tack, but they have some core approaches in...
Fundraising efforts bridge the gap between the vision and reality of social ventures by connecting philanthropists with exciting opportunities to...
Discover the art of effective fundraising with insights from Chitra and Tim Hanstad, leaders at Landesa and the Chandler Foundation....
At the heart of today’s grantmaking is a new ethos focused on sharing power. Rather than dictating strategy and imposing...
Too many nonprofit leaders feel frustrated and burned out, grappling with an unjust philanthropic system that seems closed off to...
The Data Commons has the potential to make the grant application process much easier and provide a clear view of...
In Bangladesh, social enterprise Drinkwell has rolled out over 370 “Water ATMs” and counting, bringing safe and affordable drinking water...
The financial crisis of 2008 deeply damaged the credibility of financial innovation in the general public’s mind. As the collapse...
A collaborative efforts have elevated social innovation as a key driver of sustainable development and growth. The 120+ members of...
Impact Funding sub stack page to see even more opportunities including those with rolling deadlines and upcoming calls....
This article examines the influence of workplace spirituality on employee wellbeing and employee commitment when financial needs are met with...
Philanthropic collaboratives are growing in popularity in Africa and share many similarities with their global peers, but they also have...
A few years back, I wrote a piece thanking MacKenzie Scott for what I then referred to as her “trust-based...
Better Life Foundation India, a trusted and impactful non-governmental organization (NGO), has been addressing social, educational, and environmental challenges at...
When we ask nonprofits, “What role does communication play in achieving your goals?” we often hear a range of answers—awareness...
Many foundations and corporate funders across Canada have adapted their funding models during the pandemic to be more responsive, equitable,...
The most talked about women in philanthropy don’t always take the same tack, but they have some core approaches in...
Fundraising efforts bridge the gap between the vision and reality of social ventures by connecting philanthropists with exciting opportunities to...
Discover the art of effective fundraising with insights from Chitra and Tim Hanstad, leaders at Landesa and the Chandler Foundation....
At the heart of today’s grantmaking is a new ethos focused on sharing power. Rather than dictating strategy and imposing...
Sitting at the nexus of communications and fundraising, our comprehensive communications packages will ensure you have everything you need to...
This checklist is designed to support Black Fox Global clients who are partnering with us through our Toolkit and Grant...
Press Forward’s 2023 launch provided a unique opportunity for funders at the local, regional, and national levels to come together...
In every country, governments, donors, civil society organizations, corporates and young people have mobilized to address youth unemployment, with an...
Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google, today announced the launch of the Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI, a dynamic six-month program...
We want to open and broaden the philanthropy conversation. That means taking active steps to include, welcome and amplify previously...
This study examines how crowdfunding platforms hosting social entrepreneurship projects establish and maintain legitimacy. Through analyzing three intermediaries, it explores...
This guide explores the diverse landscape of partnerships worldwide, ranging from local initiatives to large-scale regional efforts. It highlights partnerships'...
When governments pledge aid money, it is rarely handed directly over to poor countries in cash, despite the rhetoric. Budget...
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The field of philanthropy has grown in dynamism and innovation in recent years. Nowhere is this more apparent than in...
Social entrepreneurship is indeed a challenging endeavor, fortunately there are different services available to help organisations boost their impact by...
Volume 1: A Roadmap to a More Just World Designed for emerging philanthropists, this volume provides a solid foundation by addressing...
International grants for social enterprises are the kind of funding necessary to support those who run social enterprises. Perhaps you...
Social enterprises are helping businesses change lives for the better across the region Social enterprises prove that creating positive impact while...
There are around 10 million social enterprises globally, united by the principle of putting purpose before profit. $2 Trillion Annual...
Over the past decade, philanthropic collaboration has entered a new era of popularity and ambition. Driven by institutional and high-net-worth funders seeking...
The old bromide--whatever goes up must come down--applies as much to markets as to objects tossed in the air, which...
For 25 years, the Council on Foundations and Candid have partnered on studies of globally focused giving by U.S. foundations....
Catalyst 2030's Brazil Chapter has made huge progress on its fundraising strategy and targets over the past year. In conversation...
Social Investment Enterprises The estimate of social investment to be worth over £1.5 billion and spread across around 3,500 individual investments....
The Rockefeller Foundation and Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) announced the Coal to Clean Credit Initiative (CCCI)...
ArrayLa recaudación de fondos basada en relaciones es un tipo de recaudación de fondos centrada en el desarrollo de asociaciones estratégicas...
A new study by USAID/Indonesia Developmental Evaluation (DE) for USAID Jalin highlights the Agency own decade-long process of applying DE,...
Presidents of five leading foundations are working together to advance solutions to chronic underfunding of their grantees. For the first time,...
Destacados expertos realizaron un llamado urgente a cambiar el paradigma de desarrollo en materia social y ambiental para terminar con...
When funders aren't accountable for impact, it ruins the party for everyone. A couple of years ago, some clever researchers decided...
In the fiscal year 2022, the U.S. Agency for International Development obligated $21.9 billion through its assistance mechanism. We crunched...
Start your innovation project now Start your innovation project: Innosuisse financially supports science-based innovation projects conducted by industrial partners and private...
We created the Democracy Frontlines Fund to enable experienced anti-racist organizers to do their crucial work. They taught us how...
Private philanthropists have helped propel some of the most important social-impact success stories of the past century: Virtually eradicating polio...
2030 Global Goals , SDGs & Triple Planetary Crisis be able to be addressed by Networking , Partnership & Readiness for...
This guide provides five specific recommendations and three tools for USAID, development institutions, bilateral and multilateral donors, and other investors...
Apis & Heritage Capital Partners (A&H) is restoring the American Dream by helping low- and middle-income employees become owners of...
Across the Global South social entrepreneurs, civil society organisations and grass roots NGOs are in favour of sustainable development programmes...
The Fundraising Masterclass Learning Series is designed to elevate fundraising strategies through collaborative learning and expert insights. The special Toolkit...
Too many nonprofit leaders feel frustrated and burned out, grappling with an unjust philanthropic system that seems closed off to...
Focus on the Mind is a Collective Impact Project lead by SoulBeeGood with several key interinstitutional professionals and organizations in...
This is the first session in Catalyst 2030s new Fundraising Masterclass series, a series of bi-monthly sessions to boost your...
In the ninth episode - recorded live with a studio audience - I.G.'s Carlos Miranda and Rachel Stephenson Sheff chat...
In this episode of “It’s Not Your Money,” Capital Collaborative Funder In Residence, Jessamyn Shams-Lau, talks with Will Cordery, Founder...
What Donors Want - a podcast by I.G. Advisors - features a series of thought-provoking conversations on the state of...
In 2020 the U.S. experienced a surge in philanthropic commitments intended to advance racial justice. With more than 11 billion...
The 2021 Annual Report of Segal Family Foundation...
The transference of money toward pandemic efforts has highlighted the fragility and vulnerability of SE's who have created dependent financial...
Given the many challenges we are facing—Covid-19, systemic racism, defending democracy—there is an urgent opportunity to reimagine and reinvest in...
The transference of money toward pandemic efforts has highlighted the fragility and vulnerability of SE's who have created dependent financial...
As we know, funding systems change is no easy task. The language and theory behind systems change is new to...
The first bi-monthly workshops on fundraising skills are designed to allow people to learn together with fellow members, fundraisers, and...
Together with members and key partners, Catalyst 2030 is demonstrating a collaborative, investable path towards the finance systems needed to drive sustainable...
Catalyst 2030 Shifting the Funding Paradigm Ecosystem Map In conversations with other actors working in and with philanthropy, we continue to...
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is Switzerland’s international cooperation agency within the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs...
In 1970 Bill Drayton coined the term Social Entrepreneur, he then went on to set up Ashoka, a network addressing...
In a series of posts on the CEP blog in winter 2022, leaders from eight foundations shared — in their...
Visit Strategy Template: relationship manager, visit mechanics (where, who, when), 3 A’s for a visit, Attitude, Altitude, Ask...
WHAT IS RELATIONSHIP-BASED FUNDRAISING? Relationship-based fundraising is a type of fundraising that centres around developing long-term, strategic partnerships with donors, rather than focusing...
A big bet is a significant philanthropic donation (typically a multimillion dollar commitment) with the ability to catalyze meaningful change...
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The Chandler Foundation was honored to host more than 350 people at our Skoll World Forum online event. We discussed how...
Is your organization supporting program partners through systems approaches to philanthropy? Whether a funder aims for incremental change, reform, or full-fledged...
The purpose of this book is to help anyone who wants to build a business or an organization that creates...
Welcome to the Social Investment Toolkit Are you a social entrepreneur looking for investment? Perhaps you're wondering where to start,...
Fundraising is a marathon, not a sprint, and staying relevant to funders is critical. Do you have all the core...
2030 Global Goals , SDGs & Triple Planetary Crisis be able to be addressed by Networking , Partnership & Readiness for...
The definitional criteria for inclusion used for the Global Philanthropy and Impact Investing Ecosystem platform is intentionally broad in order...
Recognizing the significant opportunity to support local and attract international startups to the province, the climate challenge, in partnership with...
Information in this database is updated periodically, following consultation with the organizations themselves to afford them an opportunity to share...
Are you a funder taking Catalyst 2030’s “Shifting Funding Practices” open letter to heart? Welcome! This tool can help you...
Funding opportunities from 850-plus sources including USAID, World Bank, the European Union and Gates Foundation combined with the data analysis...
We are Catalyst 2030 members and allies who are working to make the world a better and fairer place for...
The intent of this material is to provide general education. This material is not intended as advice, nor should...
Supporting Social Entrepreneurship For philanthropists accustomed to more traditional grantees, funding social entrepreneurs can feel like entering uncharted territory. Donors might...
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation seeks to dramatically improve the lives of underserved communities across the globe by supporting scalable, innovative,...
Walmart believes that investing in local communities strengthens our business as well as the communities we serve. Local grants are...
Mission NGOsource aims to dramatically improve the efficiency of international grantmaking and inspire a significant increase in cross-border philanthropy by centralizing,...
"Vanhu" means "people" in the Shona language, reflecting our core belief that people, not systems, not technology, not funding, drive...
For too long, our schools and universities have acted as "Waiting Rooms"—places where young people wait for years for permission...
Fundraising Without the funds to employ staff, run websites, buy advertising, rent premises, and cover all the other costs of operating…...
We are a connected community of philanthropists, investors, changemakers, advocates, leaders, partners, collaborators. β¨ We celebrate the intersectional identities of all...
This article will explore the growing trend of social entrepreneurship in the Philippines, looking at its origins, its effects today,...
Innosuisse is the Swiss Innovation Agency. We support SMEs, start-ups, research institutions and other Swiss organisations in their research and...
From a Global Network of Experts, Investors, and Corporations Social enterprises need more than just financial investment to achieve their world-changing...
Funders, now is the time to show up for nonprofits, mobilize money, and nurture possibility. The trust-based philanthropy movement is fundamentally...
Fund Raising for Social Enterprise...
Fundraising always begins with knowing who the funders are. This directory contains links to corporations, foundations, governments, impact investors, intermediaries,...
Together, we’re building a more impactful and trust-based approach to philanthropy, one funder at a time....
Together, we’re building a more impactful and trust-based approach to philanthropy, one funder at a time....
The Global Impact Fellowship provides NGOs with a series of online training sessions, resources and support meetings with the Skills...
Access to knowledge has been repeatedly cited as a factor behind poor agriculture production of small-scale farmers.* One of the...
The Foundation offers grants to contribute to the fight against poverty and inequalities by promoting financial inclusion and social impact...
Across Europe, social innovators are working towards solving today's biggest challenges set forth by the Sustainable Development Goals. As new...
Explore and learn about our community of Skoll Awardees, search by By Issue Area, By Countries Served and by Year....
More than three quarters of nonprofits have reported stagnant or declining financial support in 2023 and identify a "belief in...
FinMango is a non-profit on a mission to solve complex problems that endanger the financial health of young adults in...
GrantNav is 360Giving's search-engine for grants data. It is a free-to-use platform that brings together open, comparable grants data that...
WHY APPLY ? We believe that social enterprises and the entrepreneurs behind them are leaders.By putting purpose at the heart of...
fundsforNGOs is a social enterprise offering knowledge and skills to NGOs and development practitioners worldwide to improve their resource mobilization...
I Will Till I Am Well offers premiere services that are designed to meet your medical and mental health needs. 24X7...
Regardless of what kind of funding contract you are signing, the terms in this section are important to understand because...
This Playbook aims to serve as a touchpoint for this wide array of capital entrepreneurs to organize. Our goal is...
The future of learning is cohort-based! Do you agree? We are in the process of creating innovative new learning materials for...
Advising Philanthropy for Greater Social Impact We help you pursue lasting social change. The Bridgespan Group works closely with donors—philanthropy institutions, individuals...
This self-assessment reflects the principles and practices suggested by the "Embracing Complexity" report, the Shifting Systems initiative, and several other...
The United States stands as the leading donor among the Development Assistance Committee member countries, providing $55.3 billion in overseas...
The right financing at the right time, right place, and right terms can help the Creative Manufacturing and Handmade (CMH)...
Find, fund and support exceptional leaders with passion, tenacity and vision. Borrowing from our venture capital legacy, we have created a...
Oportunidades para emprendedores sociales en Colombia....
Level up your creative community building efforts...
The lululemon Centre for Social Impact is setting out to break the barriers that prevent access to wellbeing. We leverage...
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has launched a Call for Expressions of...
Foundation Directory Quick Start is your answer for looking up information on any U.S. foundation on your prospect list....
With the world facing major challenges such as climate change, inequality and hunger, we need sustainable development now more than...
WHO ARE WE fundsforNGOs is a social enterprise offering knowledge and skills to NGOs and development practitioners worldwide to improve their...
For a combined 88 years, Foundation Center and GuideStar each helped change the world by giving people the information they...
We invest in enterprises that create quality jobs for underserved communities while sustaining the planet....
Vancity is a values-based financial co-operative serving the needs of its more than 519,000 member-owners and their communities in the...
Devex is the media platform for the global development community. A social enterprise, that connects and informs 1,015,000+ development, health,...
We are a network of volunteers, nonprofits, and funders working together to solve urgent problems and lift up communities...