{"id":56133,"date":"2024-12-19T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/?p=56133"},"modified":"2024-12-19T08:09:58","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T13:09:58","slug":"giving-is-the-heart-of-matter-how-your-philanthropy-helps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/giving-is-the-heart-of-matter-how-your-philanthropy-helps\/","title":{"rendered":"Giving Is the Heart of Matter: How Your Philanthropy Helps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Philanthropy is the act of giving, and it comes in many forms. To illustrate, donatable gifts can be defined as &#8220;time, talent, and treasure.&#8221; These resources are donated to help make the world a better place. Your philanthropy can help vital programs stay afloat. With today&#8217;s technology, it is easier than ever for individuals and businesses to support a cause. For example, nonprofits offering <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/virtual-volunteering-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">virtual volunteering opportunities<\/a><\/strong> see an increase in volunteers. In truth, that is simply because supporters can conveniently work for a cause in a way that works for them. When there are easy-to-use solutions, everyone wins!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Many Forms of Philanthropy<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>New and seasoned philanthropists are encouraged to research a cause before donating. Donors will admit they prefer their donation to go directly to a cause, rather than operation costs like a fair living wage for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/how-does-the-ceo-of-a-nonprofit-get-paid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CEO<\/strong> <strong>of a nonprofit<\/strong><\/a>, utilities, transportation costs, and other expenses. Because of this, Nonprofits walk a tightrope when managing their funds. Above all, donations and grants work together to provide vital funding to ensure a nonprofit&#8217;s budget is sustainable. Because of this,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GrantWatch<\/a><\/strong> lists grants providing funding for nonprofit organizations to help fill in the gaps. While funding is important, there are many ways to show support for a cause. Individuals and businesses can volunteer, share social media posts, and more. The most direct way to help a cause is to donate dollars and cents. However, if you want to see a real change, do more than just donate funds. Below are tips to help you start your philanthropy plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Donating<\/strong>:&nbsp;Always do your research before you donate. When you donate to a sustainable organization you make a real-world impact for a cause you are passionate about.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Volunteering<\/strong>:&nbsp;Make an impact firsthand. When you volunteer for an organization you are invaluable. In truth, in 2023 the estimate for the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/ever-wondered-about-the-value-of-volunteer-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">value of a volunteer <\/a><\/strong>hour was&nbsp;$33.49.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shop Fairtrade<\/strong> <strong>&amp; Buy Local<\/strong>:&nbsp;Help your local economy by supporting local businesses when possible. Furthermore, by buying Fairtrade products you can support artists and farmers in developing countries.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Encouraging Others<\/strong>:&nbsp;With today&#8217;s technology, it is quick, easy, and cost-effective to show your support for a cause you care about. Spread the word for a cause you believe in by using social media to raise awareness.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Acts of Service<\/strong>:&nbsp;Offer support to those who need it.<em> <\/em>Help individuals in your community with small acts of service like pet sitting, organizing their garages, or carpooling. Kindness spreads kindness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>How two people treat each other in one part of the city may relate to how two other people treat each other in another part of the city, In other words, altruism is contagious. The kindness of individuals cascades, ultimately creating a stronger group that is better equipped to survive.<\/p>\n<cite>Nicholas Christakis &#8211; Human Nature Lab at Yale University<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Diversify Your Funding Sources<\/strong>: <strong>Use<\/strong> <strong>Grants to<\/strong> <strong>Increase Awareness &amp; Encourage Philanthropy For Your Cause<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know? Nonprofits can locate grant funding to build donor-centric solutions for their supporters. Digital solutions increase donations long-term for critical causes missioned to impact issues like mental health, eco-friendly incentives, women&#8217;s health, and more. Below are grants that offer operational support for nonprofits to help you start your grant-seeking journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/213004\/grants-to-usa-nonprofits-to-help-donors-make-informed-granting-decisions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grant Funding to USA Nonprofits to Help Donors<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Specifically, funding is intended to help donors make informed decisions, making donating convenient, cost-effective, and impactful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/214269\/in-kind-support-to-usa-nonprofits-to-streamline-their-data-management.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Support to USA Nonprofits to Improve Fundraising Capacity<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; This grant provides a technological upgrade for a donor management system, thus enhancing fundraising and donor management capabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/177565\/grants-to-alabama-nonprofits-for-programs-that-engage-youth-in-eligible-locations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grants for Programs that Engage Youth Philanthropy<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Outreach grants of up to $5,000 for impactful projects and activities within the focus areas of education, inclusive spaces, and community revitalization.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/218151\/grants-to-western-north-carolina-crafts-related-organizations-to-mitigate-the-adverse-effects-of-hurricane-helene.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Funding to Mitigate the Adverse Effects of Hurricane Helene<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Grants of $5,000 and grants of $10,000 to community and educational craft-related organizations to mitigate the adverse effects of Hurricane Helene.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/200143\/grants-to-ontario-nonprofits-and-charities-to-hold-special-events-in-eligible-regions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grants to Nonprofits &amp; Charities to Hold Fundraising Events<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Grants of up to $50,000 to Ontario nonprofits and charities for events that celebrate music, dance, culture, food, arts, and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/200452\/grants-to-texas-nonprofits-to-benefit-local-women-and-girls.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Funding to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Local Women and Girls<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Funds may be requested to support programs, operations, or capacity-building initiatives for organizations serving girls, women, and families.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/152117\/grants-to-wisconsin-nonprofits-agencies-and-community-groups-in-eligible-counties-to-benefit-local-residents.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grant Support to Benefit Local Residents<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Grants of up to $25,000 for support operating expenses, capital campaigns, programs, and projects in education, arts and culture, wellness, environment, and helping people.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/141579\/grants-to-usa-nonprofits-in-multiple-states-to-improve-the-quality-of-life-in-local-communities.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grants to Multiple States to Improve the Quality of Life in Local Communities<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Tennessee, and Wisconsin nonprofits for programs and projects that improve the quality of life in communities with economic development, affordable housing, educational achievement, workforce development, and education.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About GrantWatch<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>With nearly&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant-search.php?search=advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>8,500 grants<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;currently available,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>GrantWatch.com<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is the leading grant listing directory. Upgrade to a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/plans.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MemberPlus+ subscription<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information. For more information, you can also visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/about.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>GrantWatch FAQ<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;page. Click here to see the great value of all 20 of the top GrantWatch features.<\/em>&nbsp;<em>Watch the latest episode of GrantTalk, powered by GrantWatch, with host Libby Hikind. You don\u2019t want to miss this. Visit us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/grantwatch\/featured\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>YouTube<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;weekly. Get your copy of&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Queen-Grants-Teacher-Grant-Writer\/dp\/B0CTG8RXNT\/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=grantnepress-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=e414613f2f6ec10c6bbda2b41f7d202d&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO<\/a><\/strong>, by Libby Hikind.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Philanthropy is the act of giving, and it comes in many forms. 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