Giving Forum Fall 2012

Source: Minnesota Council on Foundations 10/30/2012

Dos and Don'ts: Grantseeking and Grantmaking

Even with the best of intentions, inefficiencies and stumbling blocks can strain interactions between grantmakers and nonprofits. What can grantmakers and grantseekers do to smooth the funding process? 

Read this issue of Giving Forum for answers, tips and some dos and don'ts of grantseeking and grantmaking.

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• Lead: Do Write a Grant Proposal That Gets Noticed
• Lead: Don't Ask Grantseekers to Jump Through Hoops
• Commentary: The Importance of Forging Strong Relationships Across Cultures
• Trends: Using Research to Inform Grant Proposals and Guidelines
• Resources

• Voices
  • Integrity and Respect: Vital to Grantmaking Relationships
  • Using a National Service Program to Do More With Grant Dollars

• Giving Stories 
• An Introduction to Advocacy "Dos" for Grantmakers

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