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How Fatherhood Programs Can Get into the 2Gen Game

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Feb 23, 2021
One the most recent and fastest-growing efforts to strengthen families are two-generation (2Gen) programs and initiatives. 2Gen... Read More

Topics: Fundraising, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources

What’s the Return on Investment of a Fatherhood Program?

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Jan 14, 2020
If I asked you to estimate the monetary return on investment (ROI) of a fatherhood program, what would you say it is? If you’re... Read More

Topics: Fundraising, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

Why Creativity is Key to Fundraising for Fatherhood Programs

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Sep 27, 2017
The ability to raise funds is one of the five core competencies to effectively engage and serve dads. One reason it’s a core... Read More

Topics: Fundraising

The Quest for Fatherhood Program Funding

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   May 25, 2017
If you read my last blog in this series, you have some great ideas for creating a logic model or a father engagement plan for... Read More

Topics: Fundraising, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources

Awesome Fundraising Idea for Fatherhood Programs

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Apr 4, 2017
Fundraising is one of the major pain points for fatherhood programs. Read More

Topics: Fundraising, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources

The Untapped Pot of Funds for Fatherhood Programs

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Dec 28, 2016
If your fatherhood program relies solely or primarily on funds from foundations or government, it's crucial that you expand the... Read More

Topics: Fundraising, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources

12 Tips to Help Your Board Members Raise Funds

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Aug 24, 2016
One of the most challenging aspects of starting and maintaining a fatherhood program is raising funds to support it. Read More

Topics: Fundraising, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Tips & Tricks

New Grant Funding Opportunity Available from the FRPN

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Aug 11, 2016
The Fatherhood Research & Practice Network (FRPN) has issued the third request for proposals (RFP). This RFP is intended to... Read More

Topics: Fundraising, General Fatherhood Program Resources

The Best Fundraising Book You Might Never Heard Of

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Mar 31, 2016
Fundraising is one of the biggest challenges in starting and maintaining a fatherhood program. (Not to mention a challenge in... Read More

Topics: Fundraising, General Fatherhood Program Resources

President's Proposed 2017 Budget Maintains Level of Fatherhood and Healthy Marriage Funding

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Feb 10, 2016
President Obama's proposed Fiscal Year 2017 budget maintains funding for fatherhood and healthy marriage grants at $150 million.... Read More

Topics: Fundraising, General Fatherhood Program Resources

Grant Funding Opportunity Available to Evaluate Fatherhood Programs

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Jan 7, 2016
The Fatherhood Research & Practice Network (FRPN) is seeking proposals from teams of researchers and fatherhood programs to... Read More

Topics: Fundraising

RFP for Second Round of Evaluation Funding from FRPN

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Dec 15, 2015
The Fatherhood Research and Practice Network (FRPN) will soon release its second request for proposals (RFP) for evaluations of... Read More

Topics: Fundraising, General Fatherhood Program Resources

How To Fund Your Fatherhood Program

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Aug 20, 2015
We often get requests from fatherhood leaders looking for funding. We understand you want to do all you can to help fathers and... Read More

Topics: Fundraising, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Tips & Tricks

How to Effectively Engage Fathers: The 5th Competency

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Jun 30, 2015
Funding. Funding. Funding. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about recruitment and retention as being the bane of practitioners’... Read More

Topics: Fundraising, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Tips & Tricks

How NFI Programs Can Help You Secure a Federal Fatherhood Grant

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   May 13, 2015
As you probably know by now—and certainly if you receive regular updates from National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI)—the Office of... Read More

Topics: Fundraising, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Tips & Tricks

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