April 2003

Volume 3 : Issue 4



Welcome to BIG News, our monthly funding opportunities e-newsletter. Each month BIG News will profile successful non-profit organizations and reveal fresh funding opportunities. We'll also deliver powerful intelligence on trends within the industry and provide advice on how to get more out of your fundraising efforts.


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Belmont University Demonstrates Exceptional Fundraising Prowess: You'd think that with just over 3,300 students Nashville-based Belmont University was a pretty small player in both the academic and fundraising worlds. Guess again. Full Story





Massachusetts 2020 — Improving Education and Providing Economic Opportunity: It may have started out in the world with the seemingly narrow priority of expanding after-school and summer learning programs, but Massachusetts 2020 is evolving into a powerful force for change throughout its home state. Full Story





Technology Meltdown Leaves Important Lessons for Fundraisers: Investors weren't the only victims when the 'dot.com' bubble burst. Charities who received substantial grants from equipment makers, service providers and other high tech players were also hit hard by the industry's downturn. Full Story





Petsmart Charities: Found — One corporate charity that wants to do more for animals. Gave away $5 million in the United States last year. Looking for more partners. Full Story





Access this section for quick-hit news items, industry reports and additional fundraising insight from across the United States Full Story











In the last 30 days, BIG Online added more than 2700 new grants to its database, representing over $2 billion in funding. We also added or updated 110 donor profiles during the month of March.






This month's tip: Getting your entire organization involved in the fundraising process.

Question: I'm a grant writer for a large charitable organization with a big staff. Is there a way I can get our employees more involved in raising funds? answer.

"The sources I uncovered (using BIG) allowed us to successfully apply for grants in excess of three to four million dollars."

Lynn Rosenfeld, Executive Director
Interfaith Hospitality House for Homeless Families - Birmingham Alabama







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