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Margaret Chapman February 9, 2021
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Grantmakers Guide to Co-Reviewing with Unfunded List
For a more inclusive philanthropy, co-review with our Evaluation Committee
Dave Moss November 30, 2020
Small Nonprofits and the Biden-Harris White House
Partnerships between Governments and Non-Governmental Organizations have tremendous potential for impact and change. As the Biden-Harris White House prepares, the transition team has begun floating
Dave Moss November 16, 2020
Mary’s Center Profile
For nearly two years I lived on Ontario Road in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC. I was just a couple blocks away from
Dave Moss August 3, 2020
An Objective Look at #GivingTuesday
The 2020 update of our objective look at #GivingTuesday
Dave Moss November 28, 2019
Unfunded List at UNCSC
Unfunded List evaluator Mahrinah von Schlegel approached us over the summer with a cool opportunity. Did we want to travel to Salt Lake City and
Dave Moss November 11, 2019
“I am on my way to the UN to help MIT SOLVE with some feedback”
Managing an SDG-aligned social change pitch contest like MIT SOLVE is difficult. Just planning the endeavor is a lot of work. But there is also
Dave Moss November 10, 2019
A Letter from an Evaluator
My name is Chris Trull and I am an evaluator for the Unfunded List. I have enjoyed reviewing proposals for this program since the very
Dave Moss October 30, 2019
Elizabeth McCormack – Rockefeller Family Philanthropic Office
Elizabeth McCormack was the perfect premiere interview for this Season of Open Door Philanthropy.
Dave Moss December 13, 2018
5 Tips for Writing Successful Grant Proposals
People who are applying for grants often ask me for advice on how to write successful grant proposals. I think grant writers should be called
Dave Moss June 13, 2018
Unfunded List FAQs
The Unfunded List is a new and innovative program that gives helpful and candid feedback to unfunded grant proposals. Sometimes, people have questions for us.
Dave Moss September 19, 2017
Catching up with the (previously) Unfunded: Accountability Lab
Catching Up with Accountability Lab, One of Our First Unfunded Applicants Accountability Lab is an international organization that trains, mentors, and supports promising young leaders
Scott Hesel August 3, 2017
Starting a Non-Profit? Here are a Few Simple Tips on Filing for 501(c)(3) Status
The other day, I was enjoying my morning in a 4-star (Yelp) café and overheard a conversation between two young men at the adjoining table.
Dave Moss July 12, 2017
Approaching a Family Foundation is like Having Dinner with a Family
Approaching a Family Foundation is a lot like having dinner with a real family; it helps to know them first.
Dave Moss April 24, 2017
Are you Unfunded?
Too often, the hardworking entrepreneurs with great ideas to fix the world have the door to funding shut in their face.
Dave Moss February 16, 2017
After the Rejection: Tales of Failed Echoing Green Applications
If you are young philanthropist with an innovative idea for solving a critical social issue, few greater opportunities exist to get your plan off the
Dave Moss May 11, 2016
A Guide for Breaking into the Grant Consulting Field
As you can guess, the majority of our attention is occupied to giving the best unfunded ideas opportunities for support. On the flip side of
Dave Moss April 19, 2016
The Most Overused Words in Grant-Writing
Every profession has its fair share of mind-numbing jargon. Whether it’s marketing/business development managing to turn the word “expert” into a three-letter acronym (SME, in
Dave Moss March 8, 2016
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