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How to Get Grants From Donor-Advised Funds: A Guide for Nonprofits

IP Staff, Renata Redford, Jessica Hoffmann | September 10, 2026

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What Is General Operating Support? A Guide for Nonprofits

IP Staff, Jessica Hoffmann | September 10, 2026

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501(c)(3) vs. 501(c)(4): What’s the Difference?

IP Staff, Jessica Hoffmann | September 10, 2026

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What Is a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)? How It Works for Donors and Nonprofits

IP Staff | September 9, 2026

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Gift vs. Grant: What’s the Difference for Nonprofits?

IP Staff, Jessica Hoffmann | September 9, 2026

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Solicited vs. Unsolicited Grant Proposals: What Nonprofits Need to Know

IP Staff | September 8, 2026

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How to Get Corporate Grants for Nonprofits

IP Staff | February 9, 2026

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What is a Letter of Inquiry (LOI)?

Jessica Hoffmann | February 5, 2026

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How to Find Grants for Your Nonprofit

IP Staff | February 5, 2026

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Explainer FAQ You might also want to check out: Grant Finder: Find Grants for Your Nonprofit. Funding analysis beyond 990s. … [Read more...] about How to Find Grants for Your Nonprofit

What is an Endowment?

IP Staff | February 1, 2026

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What Is “Naming” in Philanthropy?

IP Staff | July 1, 2025

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What Is a Capital Campaign for Nonprofits?

IP Staff | July 1, 2025

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What Is a Family Foundation?

IP Staff | July 1, 2025

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Who is a Small Donor?

IP Staff | July 1, 2025

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A small donor is an “everyday” donor, as distinct from a major funder or philanthropist. There is no fixed definition of a small donor. Small donors are crucial supporters of nonprofits in every funding landscape. Collectively, small donors account … [Read more...] about Who is a Small Donor?

What Is a Corporate Foundation?

IP Staff | June 30, 2025

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What Is Crowdfunding for Nonprofits?

IP Staff | May 20, 2025

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What is Multi-year Funding for Nonprofits?

IP Staff | May 18, 2025

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What is Program or Project Support for Nonprofits?

IP Staff | May 18, 2025

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Major Donors: A Guide to Securing Major Gifts

Jessica Hoffmann, Renata Redford | April 30, 2025

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What Is a Philanthropic LLC?

Jessica Hoffmann | April 16, 2025

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What Are In-Kind Contributions?

Jessica Hoffmann | April 16, 2025

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How Do Foundations Approach Evaluation?

Jessica Hoffmann | April 16, 2025

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What Is a Philanthropic Intermediary?

Jessica Hoffmann | April 16, 2025

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What Is Impact Investing in Philanthropy?

Jessica Hoffmann | April 16, 2025

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How to Write a Grant Report

IP Staff | April 16, 2025

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How Do Foundations Make Grant Decisions?

Jessica Hoffmann | April 15, 2025

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Who makes grant decisions at a foundation? A foundation’s board of trustees is ultimately responsible for grant decisions. But how the board makes decisions can vary greatly from foundation to foundation.  How does a foundation choose … [Read more...] about How Do Foundations Make Grant Decisions?

How to Find New Donors for Your Nonprofit

IP Staff | March 10, 2025

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What is a Fiscal Sponsor?

IP Staff | March 8, 2025

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What Is a Community Foundation?

IP Staff | January 27, 2025

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What is a Donor Collaborative?

IP Staff | January 27, 2025

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