Grant Materials

Available for Download:

"Kenny Weill’s grant-writing enabled Horizons for Homeless Children to receive significant funds from numerous foundations and corporations. Kenny took the time to learn about our programs and mission before carefully preparing and presenting a compelling case in each instance. Kenny is a genuinely good writer who understands the necessity of being poignant and concise without compromising the quality of the request."
Meryl Sheriden, Chief Development Officer
Horizons for Homeless Children

Important Resources for Non-Profit Organizations

Foundation Center
The Foundation Center’s vision is “A world enriched by the effective allocation of philanthropic resources, informed public discourse about philanthropy, and broad understanding of the contributions of nonprofit activity to civil society.”
www.fdncenter.org

Associated Grantmakers of Massachusetts
AGM’s mission is “To support the practice and expansion of effective philanthropic giving. AGM is a community of foundation staff and trustees, corporate grant makers, donors and philanthropic advisory services that builds a connection with nonprofit leaders.”
www.agmconnect.org

Chronicle of Philanthropy
“The Newspaper of the NonProfit World”.
www.philanthropy.com

To find and apply for Federal Government grants
www.grants.gov

City of Boston Funding Update Listserv
To receive the Funding Update, send a blank email to: join-funding_update@listserv.cityofboston.gov

GuideStar
GuideStar’s vision is to “revolutionize philanthropy and nonprofit practice with information.”
www.guidestar.org

Bridgestar
Bridgestar’s mission is to “support and strengthen nonprofit organizations by enhancing the flow and effectiveness of passionate and highly skilled leaders into and within the nonprofit sector.”
www.bridgestar.org

The Nonprofit Quarterly
“a unique print magazine that leaders count on to provide them with values-based management information and proven practices.”
www.nonprofitquarterly.org

Top-Notch Area Consultants for Non-Profit Organizations (with whom we have worked):

Mendelsohn, Gittleman & Associates, LLC
Since 1999, Mendelsohn, Gittleman & Associates, LLC (MGA) has offered Boston area not-for-profits practical advice, clear work plans and on-time delive rables. MGA specializes in helping organizations leverage information to make sound decisions and better serve communities. They specialize in Program Evaluation and Strategic Planning, but provide a broad array of services that help organizations ground their work in research, define clear goals, improve their operations, and operate more efficiently and effectively.
www.mgaconsultants.com
Ben Di Maggio Consulting
Web development for non-profits.
www.tokyoben.com