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For Grantseekers

Q. Does Donors Forum make grants?
A.

Very rarely. Although we may be periodically involved with a special initiative that involves regranting funds (i.e. long-term hurricane recovery), as a general rule, we do no give out grants nor do we direct where our individual members fund.

 

Q. What issues do your partners fund?
A.

Our partners fund all types of issues including, but not limited to: aging, advocacy, the arts, capacity building, children and families, civic engagement, people with disabilities, education, the environment, gay and lesbian issues, health, medical and scientific research, and poverty. 

 

Q. Where do Donors Forum partners fund?
A.

Many fund in South Florida, and many provide funding outside of our region as well, including some that fund nationally and internationally. Research conducted by Donors Forum indicates that more than 60% of funding from private foundations based in South Florida actually leaves the state.

 

Q. Can you help me obtain funding for my organization?
A.

No.  Donors Forum does not recommend specific organizations for funding and does not work directly with nonprofits seeking funding.

 

Q. Can you help me learn about local grantmakers?
A.

Yes! Profiles of South Florida Funders, contains the most detailed information available about local funders, and is available for purchase  We also periodically host Meet the Funders events. Check out our calendar to see what’s coming up. 

 

Q. Can my organization arrange a presentation for Donors Forum partners?
A.

No.  This is one of our most frequently asked questions, and, unfortunately, we can’t accommodate this request. Our program committees select our presentation topics. In some instances, these presentations look at specific community issues, but do not highlight specific organizations providing services.

 

Q. Can a nonprofit that does not make grants become a Donors Forum partner?
A.

No. Partnership is limited to funders who make grants. However, Donors Forum has established our Friends category for those nonprofits and adviosors that support our mission and want to build stronger relationships between all types of organizations working in South Flroida's nonprofit sector.

 

Q. Will Donors Forum communicate information on my upcoming event(s) to its partners?
A.

Unfortunately, no. However, if a Donors Forum partner is currently involved with an initiative, we can help spread the word, at the request of the partner.

 

Q. May I obtain mailing labels of Donors Forum members? 
A. No. There is contact information in Profiles of South Florida Funders for many funders. However, we and our partners strongly urge against communicating with funders en masse, without regard to a donor’s funding interests or guidelines for seeking funding. Such communications can actually hurt your chances of receiving funding.

Contact Information
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Phone: 305.371.7944 • Fax: 305.371.2080
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