Funding / Fundraising
Foundations and Directories
The Annie E. Casey Foundation – a private charitable organization, dedicated to helping build better futures for disadvantaged children in the United States. The primary mission is to foster public policies, human-service reforms, and community supports that more effectively meet the needs of today's vulnerable children and families. In pursuit of this goal, the Foundation makes grants that help states, cities and neighborhoods fashion more innovative, cost-effective responses to these needs, Baltimore, MD. Read fact sheet with an overview of the Foundation's work.
Government Funding Sources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA.
Corporation for National and Community Service, Washington, DC.
Family Violence Prevention & Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC.
Corporation for National and Community Service, Washington, DC.
Family Violence Prevention & Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC.
Online Journals
Grants, Scholarships and Loans for Individuals
Career Advancement Scholarship Program, Business and Professional Women’s Foundation – awards financial assistance to disadvantaged women who want to further their education. Scholarships are provided to women who wish to advance in their career, or will soon enter or re-enter the workforce, Washington, DC.
Other Sources
Accelerating Change for Women and Girls: The Role of Women's Funds – philanthropy by and for women has increased since the 1970s, calling attention to critical, previously hidden women's issues like human trafficking and domestic violence. Published in partnership with the Women's Funding Network, this report examines patterns of giving by women's funds and their role in spearheading social change.
Association of Fundraising Professionals – represents more than 30,000 members in 230 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs. The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession, Arlington, VA.
Association of Fundraising Professionals – represents more than 30,000 members in 230 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs. The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession, Arlington, VA.
