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The Funding Research Process: Definitions and Clarification

Q:  Where can I find a glossary of foundation, nonprofit, and fundraising terminology?
Q:  Is there a difference between the terms "nonprofit" and "not-for-profit?"
Q:  What is a foundation?
Q:  What is the difference between a private foundation and a public charity?
Q:  What is the difference between a company-sponsored foundation and a corporate direct giving program?
Q:  What is Form 990 or 990-PF? How can I learn about using them?
Q:  Why do some foundations give only to pre-selected organizations? How can I approach them?
Q:  What is fiscal sponsorship? How do I find a fiscal sponsor?
Q:  What is an RFP?
Q:  What is a program-related investment?
Q:  What is a health conversion foundation? How can I learn more about them?
Q:  What is courtesy advertising?
Q:  What is cause-related marketing?
Q:  What are employee matching gifts?
Q:  What is social enterprise?
Q:  What is a giving circle?
Q:  What are donor-advised funds and how can I research them?
Q:  What is CFRE?
Q:  What is an EIN?
Q:  What is a case statement? Where can I learn more about it?

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