September 2003

Volume 6 : Issue 9



BIG News wants to help you raise more money. Each month, we deliver powerful intelligence on trends within the industry and compelling lessons that fundraisers can profit from. Our profiles of successful non-profits and Foundations provide additional insight and new ways to get more out of your fundraising efforts.


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Double Your Chances for Success: According to a recent foundation survey, over half of all submitted proposals are rejected for what are minor or easily corrected reasons. Full Story





Trees for Everyone !!! The bulk of money for the environment will probably always go to big ticket items like the conservation (see related article). But after another long hot summer, the importance of sustaining and growing the urban forest is coming into stark perspective. Full Story





"Brown Bagging" Ensures Calgary's Homeless Kids Receive Nutritious Meals: The Brown Bagging For Calgary Street Kids Society has a unique approach to battling homelessness among youth, providing 1,120 nutritious lunches a week to the city's street kids. Full Story




Breaking the Mold of Aboriginal Funding: Perched on a ridge overlooking the Okanagan valley resort town of Osoyoos you'll find the Nk'Mip Desert & Heritage Centre, home to a slice of rare Sonora desert. Full Story





Diamond in the Rough - Family Foundation Crosses Border to Help Conservation Movement: Working from the understanding that North America's conservation challenges respect few boundaries, the Arthur B. Schultz Foundation is expanding its grant activities above the 54th parallel. Full Story





Access this section for quick-hit news items, industry reports and additional fundraising insight from across North America. Full Story










Last month BIG Online added over 1700 new grants, representing more than $200 million in funding. BIG Online also added or updated more than 300 profiles during this period.





This month's tip: Going after Federal Government grant money.

Question: We'd like to go after some Federal grant money, but I have no idea how involved the process is. Can you explain some of the key features I need to consider?

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President and CEO CAREERS: The Next Generation









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