funding

While grants are an important piece of the fundraising mosaic, cultivating individual donors is an equally crucial task for nonprofits. According to GrantSpace.org, individuals account for more than 75 percent of annual charitable giving.

American FactFinder, a data tool from the United States Census Bureau, is a rich source of population, housing, economic and geographic information that can be used to strengthen your grant proposal's statement of need.

This winter has been mild so far, but as many Oklahomans know, that can change at any moment. Weatherization prepares your home for Oklahoma's erratic cold temperatures and snow storms, but can be an unaffordable option for some homeowners and renters.

If your residence is in need of weather prepping, these assistance programs may be able to help you: