USEFUL LINKS
FUNDRAISING TOOLS
Grantwriting Handbook
Tool by the First Peoples Cultural Council, primarily for artists grants. However, much of the guiding information may assist in more general grantwriting.
Indiegogo
Indiegogo empowers people to activate the global community to make ideas happen through a crowdfunding platform and tools. Start a campaign here.
Kickstarter
Kickstarter provides exposure to creative projects in need of funding. Kickstarter is full of projects, big and small, that are brought to life through the direct support from an international audience. Since their launch in 2009, 6.2 million people have pledged $1 billion, funding 62,000 creative projects. Start a project here.
Tool by the First Peoples Cultural Council, primarily for artists grants. However, much of the guiding information may assist in more general grantwriting.
Indiegogo
Indiegogo empowers people to activate the global community to make ideas happen through a crowdfunding platform and tools. Start a campaign here.
Kickstarter
Kickstarter provides exposure to creative projects in need of funding. Kickstarter is full of projects, big and small, that are brought to life through the direct support from an international audience. Since their launch in 2009, 6.2 million people have pledged $1 billion, funding 62,000 creative projects. Start a project here.
INDIGENOUS & INTERNATIONAL FUNDING
Inspirit Foundation
A national, grantmaking organization that supports young people (aged 18 to 30) in building a more inclusive and pluralist Canada. By funding projects that foster engagement and exchange between young people of different spiritual, religious and secular beliefs.
First Peoples Worldwide (aka Keepers of the Earth)
Since its inception in 2007, Keepers of the Earth has awarded USD $1,422,019 to Indigenous communities around the world. First Peoples Worldwide impact goes beyond financial contributions— their involvement helps projects acquire in-kind donations, volunteer and community support.
Onaway Trust
Provides grants to support the heritage of Indigenous peoples and to fund projects that focus on the environment and animal welfare. The Onaway Trust is a registered charity that supports Indigenous projects all over the world.
Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples
An Indigenous non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and maintaining the uniqueness of Indigenous Peoples throughout the Americas, they offer an integrated program of advocacy, small grants, training, technical assistance, media experience, and fiscal management. To find out how to apply for a grant at Seventh Generation, click here.
Global Greengrants Fund
A public charity that seeds environmental action. They support change from the ground up by channeling donations to local projects and grassroots campaigns for justice, primarily in the developing world and emerging economies. Grantees must be nominated to be considered for a grant; visit their grants page.
A national, grantmaking organization that supports young people (aged 18 to 30) in building a more inclusive and pluralist Canada. By funding projects that foster engagement and exchange between young people of different spiritual, religious and secular beliefs.
First Peoples Worldwide (aka Keepers of the Earth)
Since its inception in 2007, Keepers of the Earth has awarded USD $1,422,019 to Indigenous communities around the world. First Peoples Worldwide impact goes beyond financial contributions— their involvement helps projects acquire in-kind donations, volunteer and community support.
Onaway Trust
Provides grants to support the heritage of Indigenous peoples and to fund projects that focus on the environment and animal welfare. The Onaway Trust is a registered charity that supports Indigenous projects all over the world.
Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples
An Indigenous non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and maintaining the uniqueness of Indigenous Peoples throughout the Americas, they offer an integrated program of advocacy, small grants, training, technical assistance, media experience, and fiscal management. To find out how to apply for a grant at Seventh Generation, click here.
Global Greengrants Fund
A public charity that seeds environmental action. They support change from the ground up by channeling donations to local projects and grassroots campaigns for justice, primarily in the developing world and emerging economies. Grantees must be nominated to be considered for a grant; visit their grants page.
DATA BASES & DIRECTORIES
Community Foundations of Canada
In their vision, communities are ready to address pressing problems like poverty, unemployment, hunger and housing. And all citizens are able to benefit from the best a community can offer: the arts, recreation, health care, education, safe and inclusive neighbourhoods and a healthy environment. Find your Community Foundation here.
We Matter Campaign
A national multi-media campaign designed to gather positive messages from people across the country, to offer support for Indigenous youth going through a hard time.
Charity Village
For more than 20 years, CharityVillage has been the HR partner for recruitment in the Canadian non-profit sector. Their specialized job board for Canadian non-profit professionals has helped thousands of organizations find exceptional talent. Through eLearning courses, volunteer and event listings, webinars, newsletters, articles, tools and resources, they help you and/or your staff do your best work every day.
Imagine Canada
Exists to work alongside other charitable sector organizations and often in partnership with the private sector, governments and individuals in the community to ensure that charities continue to play a pivotal role in building, enriching and defining our nation. They offer programs and provide resources that help strengthen charities and their operations, so they can, in turn, support the communities they serve.
International Human Rights Funders Group
An association of grantmakers devoted to supporting efforts to achieve the rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the treaties and laws it has generated so that all people may enjoy a truly and fully human existence.
Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support (WINGS)
WINGS' mission is to strengthen philanthropy and a culture of giving through mutual learning and support, knowledge sharing and professional development among its participants. WINGS also strives to give voice and visibility to philanthropy at a global level.
In their vision, communities are ready to address pressing problems like poverty, unemployment, hunger and housing. And all citizens are able to benefit from the best a community can offer: the arts, recreation, health care, education, safe and inclusive neighbourhoods and a healthy environment. Find your Community Foundation here.
We Matter Campaign
A national multi-media campaign designed to gather positive messages from people across the country, to offer support for Indigenous youth going through a hard time.
Charity Village
For more than 20 years, CharityVillage has been the HR partner for recruitment in the Canadian non-profit sector. Their specialized job board for Canadian non-profit professionals has helped thousands of organizations find exceptional talent. Through eLearning courses, volunteer and event listings, webinars, newsletters, articles, tools and resources, they help you and/or your staff do your best work every day.
Imagine Canada
Exists to work alongside other charitable sector organizations and often in partnership with the private sector, governments and individuals in the community to ensure that charities continue to play a pivotal role in building, enriching and defining our nation. They offer programs and provide resources that help strengthen charities and their operations, so they can, in turn, support the communities they serve.
International Human Rights Funders Group
An association of grantmakers devoted to supporting efforts to achieve the rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the treaties and laws it has generated so that all people may enjoy a truly and fully human existence.
Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support (WINGS)
WINGS' mission is to strengthen philanthropy and a culture of giving through mutual learning and support, knowledge sharing and professional development among its participants. WINGS also strives to give voice and visibility to philanthropy at a global level.
OTHER PROVINCES
New Relationship Trust (NRT)
An independent non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening First Nations in BC through capacity building. NRT invests in First Nations in BC by supporting them in five key capacity development areas: governance capacity, education, language and culture, youth and Elders, and economic development.
An independent non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening First Nations in BC through capacity building. NRT invests in First Nations in BC by supporting them in five key capacity development areas: governance capacity, education, language and culture, youth and Elders, and economic development.