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Season 4;Episode 5, Lynn O’Connell, Together Women Rise
February 10, 2022
Lynn O’Connell is a philanthropy scholar, serial interim executive director, and a longtime evaluator for the Unfunded List. She is an adjunct professor of philanthropy
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Financial FAQs
February 9, 2021
Almost all nonprofits have financial questions. We have answers to our most frequently asked.
Grantmakers Guide to Co-Reviewing with Unfunded List
November 30, 2020
For a more inclusive philanthropy, co-review with our Evaluation Committee
Philanthropy History in America with Professor Moss
January 19, 2020
Unfunded List founder and Open Door Philanthropy host Dave Moss interviews his father, Richard Moss, about America’s Philanthropy History. Richard Moss (aka Pete Moss), was
5 Tips for Writing Successful Grant Proposals
June 13, 2018
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
Starting a Non-Profit? Here are a Few Simple Tips on Filing for 501(c)(3) Status
July 12, 2017
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.
Approaching a Family Foundation is like Having Dinner with a Family
April 24, 2017
Approaching a Family Foundation is a lot like having dinner with a real family; it helps to know them first.
A Guide for Breaking into the Grant Consulting Field
April 19, 2016
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
Many Aspiring Social Impact Organizations Lack Key Information
February 19, 2016
A month ago, myself – along with Unfunded List evaluation team members Daniel Karpantschof, Frances Holuba and Candice Cook – co-hosted a session at the Nexus
How to get Noticed When Grant Solicitations are Invitation-Only
January 15, 2016
Foundations are inundated with thousands of grant applications, and the Unfunded List’s mission is to offer recognition and connections to the many organizations who apply
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Simprints Case Study 2017
August 3, 2019 No Comments
Simprints: An Unfunded List Case Study Click here to download our Simprints Case Study “Thanks so much to the Unfunded List for funneling the WeWork
Catching up with the (previously) Unfunded: Accountability Lab
August 3, 2017 No Comments
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
Free The Slaves Mobile Phone Messaging Campaign in India
December 7, 2016 No Comments
Download the successful grant proposal application by Free The Slaves here: Unfunded List 2016 Honoree Proposal Free The Slaves
Upaya Social Ventures
June 1, 2016 No Comments
Upaya’s mission is to create dignified jobs for the poorest of the poor by investing in small businesses in India’s poorest communities with patient equity
One Love Foundation Proposal
June 1, 2016 No Comments
Unfunded List 2016 Honoree Proposal One Love Foundation
Leveling the Playing Field
June 1, 2016 No Comments
Unfunded List 2016 Honoree Proposal Leveling The Playing Field
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