Find the Right Funders to Power Your Fundraising Campaign

Every successful fundraising campaign starts with identifying the right foundation partners. One of the most effective strategies for nonprofit fundraising is researching the funding history of potential foundations. Rather than guessing who might support your cause, it’s smarter to approach those with a proven record of funding similar organizations or projects.

Analyzing a foundation’s giving history provides key insights: what causes they consistently support, the size of their typical grants, and how often they give. This targeted approach increases your chances of receiving funding and saves time spent on less-likely prospects.

FoundationSearch helps nonprofits do just that—by offering powerful tools to explore foundation funders with detailed profiles and grant histories. This data-driven method allows organizations to focus on funders who are more likely to say “yes.”

Instead of sending out generic proposals, tailor your applications to foundations whose past giving aligns with your mission. It’s a smarter path to long-term success in nonprofit fundraising.

If you're preparing for your next fundraising campaign, make sure you're backed by research, not assumptions. Let funding history guide your strategy—and connect with the foundations most likely to support your goals.