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| Re: RE: Looking for grants for non-profit organization in India
Posted by Ruth   on 9/18/2009, 10:57 am, in reply to "RE: Looking for grants for non-profit organization in India"
The Foundation Center is a wonderful resource for grants from foundations and some corporations, but it won't help you much with individual donors (unless their giving through a family foundation).
As you do research to support your project, take note of the key people involved in policy, tecehnology, and education related to your discipline. See if anyone in your social or professional networks, your NPO's staff or board of directors is connected to them, and ask if they would be willing to arrange a meeting.
If you are able to get a meeting, don't ask for money. Present the project and ask for the person's input as an expert in that field. Ask them if there is anyone else that they'd be willing to introduce you to who can help you refine and develop your project. Thank them for their time, refine your project, and re-present it to them at a later date. Then ask them if they know of funding sources that might be willing to contribute.
Tony is correct, for both foundations and individual donors, you will have to make a VERY compelling case that connects the US donor to a seemingly far away need. But once you do, you are in a strong position to start making those connections and getting some face time with potential advocates and supporters.
I also work for an U.S.-based NPO that works in India. A very real issue in securing gifts from American donors is that many philanthropists prefer to give in their own communities--especially in such a difficult economy. Don't underestimate the time you will need to spend crafting a strong case and building relationships.
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