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State of Philanthropy in Haiti

Unfortunately, the lack of capacity evident in the Haitian nonprofit sector can be attributed to in part, the failure of international philanthropy to invest in building and maintaining local capacity and knowledge. This problem is compounded by the fact that the…

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State of Development in Haiti

Since proclaiming its independence in 1804, Haiti has suffered from various challenges including isolation from world markets, oppressive dictatorships, prejudicial international trade policies, and devastating natural disasters. Economic growth and socioeconomic development have been consistently stymied by political instability and…

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Components of Writing a Proposal

Components of writing a proposal consisting of: Proposal Summary: ½ page (Executive summary) Narrative: five pages maximum  Background Funding Request Evaluations Attachments Financial Information Other Supporting Materials

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What should be included in a letter of inquiry?

  A well-written letter of inquiry can be your ticket to securing funding for your project. Many foundations now prefer that funding requests be submitted first in letter format instead of a full proposal. Others are using preliminary letters of inquiry…

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Aquatabs Haiti

As the Caribbean hurricane season rolls around, memories of last year’s devastation stir throughout the region. If you wish to help here is a bit of knowledge. "An average person drinks about 2 liters of water per day and Aquatabs…

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