Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, more children and youth have had anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and distress due to social isolation and economic conditions. Remote learning has led to learning loss across the country, which shows up in the drop in test scores and chronic absenteeism. In response, the Lilly Endowment committed to…
Tag Archives: Grants
2020 Year in Review
2020 was a difficult year for all of us. COVID-19 impacted everyone’s plans and business as we knew it – ours included. (Read COVID-19-specific blogs & resources here, here, here, and here). We also witnessed our Black neighbors suffer many injustices. Our work is rooted in the desire to improve communities. As a team, we…
3 Tips for Finding Funders
In this blog post we provided strategies for non-profit organizations looking to start fundraising. Part of this process involves setting goals and timelines for specific revenue streams, such as grants. Let’s say you’ve identified grants as a potential funding source and have set a goal of securing $100,000 in grant funding this year. Now, how…
3 Steps for Creating a Fund Development Case Statement
A fund development case statement is a broad three- to five-page overview of your nonprofit organization that highlights who you are and what sets you apart from other similar nonprofits. Your case statement sets a foundation for grant applications and donation requests. At Transform Consulting Group, we use 3 steps when partnering with organizations…
Looking for Grants? Learn About Funders with Foundation Directory Online!
Whether you’re a seasoned grant writer or just starting out, it can be a challenge to find possible grant opportunities. In today’s information age, the internet is an incredible resource to find information on potential funders. However, not all funders who award grants have an online presence. In fact, only 10% of foundations have a…
4 Tips for Writing an Effective RFP
We are fortunate to work on both sides of the grant making process. We work with funders administering grants to organizations to help carry out their mission and purpose. We also work with organizations pursuing grants from funders and have written several blogs about grant writing here and here. In this blog, we are going…
Youth Opportunity AmeriCorps Funding Available
The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) have partnered to create the Youth Opportunity AmeriCorps funding opportunity. AmeriCorps grants are awarded to eligible organizations to recruit, train, and manage AmeriCorps members during a defined term of service. This AmeriCorps funding opportunity provides grants…