Funders

Those of us in the nonprofit world are facing the challenge to remain viable in a rapidly changing present and future, due to unprecedencted COVID-19 global challenges. We at CommonWealth [...]

So, You Want to Start a Nonprofit? You have the desire to do something wonderful for your community.  You have the skills necessary to make that wonderful thing happen.  What else is needed to [...]

December is rapidly approaching and that means something important for your nonprofit.  Year-end appeals!  But you should not wait until December 31st to make your big ask.  Did you know that 40% [...]

Controversial Much is said about the value of phoning funders before a grant application submission. However, there are several schools of thought on this, at least from our point of view. In the [...]

Introduction “Funders”, or foundations, interested in supporting your cause or project want to know several things about you. They want to know about your nonprofit’s values and mission; so, if [...]