Nonprofit Live Week: A Catalyst for Fundraising

and Granter-Grantee Collaboration

 

Nonprofit Live Week is the ultimate platform where nonprofits, NGOs, and charitable institutions converge to connect with global granters, explore funding opportunities, and propel their social projects forward.

 

Why Nonprofit Live Week is Ideal for Fundraising

• Unmatched Networking Opportunities: Access to over 400 grant-making organizations, corporate foundations, and philanthropists actively seeking impactful projects.

• Direct Engagement: Granters and grantees meet face-to-face to explore mutual goals and establish partnerships.

• Insights into Grant Trends: Understand what granters prioritize when allocating funds and learn how to position your projects for success.

 

What Granters Look for in Grantees

1. Clear Objectives: Well-defined project goals with measurable outcomes.

2. Transparency and Accountability: Strong financial management and proven track records.

3. Alignment with Mission: Projects aligning with the granter's focus areas, such as education, healthcare, clean water, and sustainability.

4. Scalability and Innovation: Initiatives that can grow and demonstrate creative solutions to global challenges.

5. Community Impact: Clear evidence of how the project benefits the target communities.

 

Grant Statistics: United States as a Leading Funder

• Global Leadership in Philanthropy:
  The U.S. leads the world in grant-making, with private foundations contributing over $91 billion annually to social impact causes globally.

• Key Focus Areas:

  • Education: $15 billion

  • Health and Nutrition: $13 billion

  • Environmental Sustainability: $10 billion

  • Poverty Alleviation and Housing: $9 billion

• Top U.S. Private Granters:

  • Foundation Name                                                                               Total Annual Giving

    • Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation                                             $4,280,463,865

    • Silicon Valley Community Foundation                                       $1,894,973,634

    • The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation                                 $589,873,244

    • The Ford Foundation                                                                      $556,032,905

    • Lilly Endowment, Inc.                                                                     $511,724,077

    • Jewish Communal Fund                                                                 $451,187,386

    • The Walton Family Foundation, Inc.                                           $439,117,107

    • The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation                               $431,219,377

    • Foundation For The Carolinas                                                       $397,662,364

    • The Chicago Community Trust                                                      $357,097,627

    • W. K. Kellogg Foundation                                                                $342,983,784

    • The David and Lucile Packard Foundation                                 $325,249,144

    • The Wells Fargo Foundation                                                          $314,784,071

    • The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation                                             $302,078,167

    • The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation                                      $292,906,381

    • Doctors Without Borders USA, Inc.                                             $240,642,551

    • The Simons Foundation                                                                  $232,372,215

    • The Rotary Foundation                                                                    $229,733,478

    • The New York Community Trust                                                    $222,557,108

    • Tides Foundation                                                                               $222,278,451

    • John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation                     $209,859,152

    • The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation                     $204,070,060

    • Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, Inc.                                          $179,684,027

    • Laura and John Arnold Foundation                                              $176,840,978

    • The JPMorgan Chase Foundation                                                 $170,963,492

    • California Community Foundation                                               $170,444,478

    • Community Foundation of Greater Memphis                            $164,347,444

    • The Bank of America Charitable Foundation                             $163,926,706

    • The Columbus Foundation                                                             $163,220,435

    • NoVo Foundation                                                                              $159,396,172

    • Carnegie Corporation of New York                                               $159,033,581

    • The California Endowment                                                             $155,964,525

    • Genzyme Charitable Foundation, Inc.                                         $152,510,095

    • John Templeton Foundation                                                          $151,822,648

    • Lucille Packard Foundation for Children's Health                     $150,331,099

    • The Rockefeller Foundation                                                            $150,273,949

    • The San Francisco Foundation                                                       $149,649,862

    • The Kresge Foundation                                                                    $147,796,065

    • Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, Inc.                               $146,000,000

    • The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation                                          $141,325,999

 

The Role of Nonprofit Live Week in Fundraising Success

1. Platform for Visibility: Showcase your social projects to a global audience of granters.

2. Capacity Building: Gain insights into what granters value and how to present a compelling case.

3. Long-Term Partnerships: Build relationships that lead to sustained funding and collaboration.

4. Access to Resources: Learn from grant-making experts and explore the latest trends in global philanthropy.

 

Leverage Nonprofit Live Week to Secure Funding

Whether you are a grassroots NGO or a large charitable institution, Nonprofit Live Week provides the tools, connections, and knowledge to help you secure grants and amplify your impact.