The Grant Connect team at Imagine Canada loves to talk fundraising!

How much should I ask for in a grant application?

Posted May 29, 2014

Deciding how much to ask for in a grant application can be a perilous job. Do you swing for the fences and ask for $100,000 at the risk of making your nonprofit seem unreasonable to the application reviewer? Or do you simply try to get on base and ask for $5,000? Like so much in fundraising, the right answer does depend on the context.  That being said, here are some helpful tips to keep in mind.
Read more>>

In Conversation with Marcel Lauzière: Canadian Philanthropy and the Future of Grantmaking

Posted April 25, 2014

As you likely heard, Marcel Lauzière recently stepped down as the President and CEO of Imagine Canada. Shortly before saying goodbye, I had the opportunity to sit down with Marcel for a wide ranging interview, which focused on how philanthropy has changed in the past five years and the challenges facing grantmaking foundations.
Read more>>

Demonstrating Transparency and Impact to Funders

Posted March 27, 2014

According to the most recent Talking About Charities Survey, 95% of Canadians feel that it is important for charities to provide information about their impact, but only 36% believe that charities are doing so successfully! But where should you start?
Read more>>

Donor Advised Funds: What Fundraisers Should Know

Posted March 6, 2014

Donor advised funds. As a grantseeker, you have likely seen them referred to on the websites of foundations like the Winnipeg Community Foundation or Tides Canada. But do you know how they work and where they fit into your fundraising plan?
Read more>>

Communicating Impact to Grantmakers: 3 Ideas from the Media Savvy

Posted January 23, 2014

The next grant proposal you submit may be one of hundreds, if not thousands, that a funder receives. After sweating over every sentence, it will become a needle in a haystack. So how do you ensure it sticks out?
Read more>>

Grantseeker Monthly Sign-up

Past Blogs by Topic