We are excited to announce the opening of Levante Foundation’s grant application process for 2020! Levante Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Levante Living LP, Canada’s premier creator of senior living funds. The goal of the foundation is to provide charitable support for seniors in the communities where Levante Living operates. They are currently seeking LOIs from registered charities that … Read More
30 days of hope interview
Here is an online interview I did with Dr. Colleen Batchelder, Founder of LOUD Summit. In it, I discuss the state of philanthropy during a pandemic, and tips for charities seeking funding at this critical time. The LOUD Summit is a progressive Christian nonprofit based in New Jersey which seeks to create places of diversity, inclusion, and equality.
Joyful Living Joyful Giving Foundation launches the One Campaign
Joyful Living Joyful Giving Foundation is a Langley BC-based foundation that operates with the back office support of Stronger Philanthropy. They are launching a campaign to raise funds for three charities which will be matched by one of their donors. More information is found below: The “One” Campaign Kindness, Compassion & Joy The days we are living in right now … Read More
How to apply for grants
This year we have redesigned and simplified the application process by which charitable organizations apply for grants from Stronger Philanthropy’s clients. Applicants will continue to use our Stronger Grants online portal and, once registered, can review available funding opportunities and apply. The two stage process begins with the LOI (Letter of Inquiry) and, if shortlisted, continues with a Project Application. The … Read More
How do you create a SMART, one-line project purpose?
Applicants for funding often want to tell foundations everything that is great about their project. That’s normal! They’re enthused about what they do. But how do you narrow down your project purpose into a succinct yet descriptive sound bite? The secret is in being SMART! Communicate your project purpose by being specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-defined. Below are five … Read More
COVID-19 impacting active grants in process?
Many charities have concerns regarding how the current pandemic and social isolation measures will affect grants already funded by Stronger Philanthropy’s clients. In many cases, projects funded last year are in the process of being implemented in 2020. Extreme social isolation measures may mean outcomes will be jeopardized. Significant alterations to your project may need to be made. If your … Read More
Grantmaking during COVID-19
Last week the reality of the coronavirus pandemic began to settle in for those of us living in Canada. I admit I spent most of last week trying to keep up with shocking announcements that left me feeling both paralyzed and grief-stricken. I’m sure you did too. But now is not the time for paralysis. We have hope that God … Read More
Let go of anxiety, meet with others virtually
The current pandemic has caught many of us by surprise. Unexpectedly housebound, many are wondering what’s next. One simple suggestion is to let go of anxiety as a few of us meet up with our friend Christa Hesselink at SoulPlay. She states, If you’re looking for a simple way to slow down, re-calibrate, re-group, get centered, pray, breath deep, be … Read More
River Dali Foundation grants for 2020
River Dali Foundation recently booked a strategic planning retreat with us at Stronger Philanthropy, where they were able to identify the values that they wish to instill in their philanthropy. Under the overarching theme of building community, River Dali defined their mission/vision, the timetable for their granting, and their desire to be invested in the Waterloo, Ontario region. We absolutely … Read More