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Next grants due June 19, 2015

Applications for the July round of NPTA funding are due June 19, 2015.

Additional details for how to apply can be found on our Applying for Grants page.

Please email info@nptafund.org with questions.


Next deadline December 19

Applications for the January round of NPTA funding are due December 19, 2014.  Additional details for how to apply can be found on our Applying for Grants page. Please email info@nptafund.org with questions.


Next NPTA deadline June 20, 2014!

Applications for the July round of NPTA funding are due June 20, 2014. Additional details for how to apply can be found on our Applying for Grants page. Please email info@nptafund.org with questions.


New Consumer Guide to Donor Management Systems

Idealware, in partnership with NTEN and nPower, have published a new Consumer Guide to Donor Management Systems. The guide provides summaries of 36 systems, an overview of what the systems do, recommendations based on particular needs, comparison charts, and detailed reviews of their top 11 choices: CiviCRM, DonorPerfect Online, DonorPro, eTapestry, GiftWorks, Little Green Light, NeonCRM, The Raiser’s Edge(i), Salesforce Nonprofit Starter Pack, SuiteDonor, and Talisma Fundraising.

Download the guide for free now. 


Technology needs? Check out GiveCamp 2013!

GiveCamp is a weekend-long event where technology professionals – from designers, developers and database administrators to marketers and web strategists – donate their time to provide solutions for non-profit organizations.  This year’s Grand Rapids GiveGamp will be held November 8-10th, 2013.

Why Your Agency Should Apply

  • Connection to local IT and Software companies
  • Get help with long-term planning and development ideas
  • Develop a social media strategies
  • Redesign your website with a new look or more interactivity
  • Learn to use your IT products better
  • Get help building and implementing a database or other system

To assess if this is a good fit for your organization, check out the Grand Rapids GiveCamp’s guide for nonprofits and learn more about how to apply.


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