Grants and Fundraising

Grants 

Grant Applications
 
The most current application MUST be used when submitting your grant proposal. Failure to use the most current application will result in the proposal being denied. Grant applications may be obtained from the International Foundation website or selecting HERE.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Grant Writing for Non-Profits ~ London Institute of Business and ManagementCreating a Clear Grant Proposal Workshop
 
International provided a workshop for grant writing. 
A recording to the Zoom workshop is available HERE.
Follow Along Worksheet is available to support your review and future proposal development.
A hard copy of the presentation slides is available HERE.
 
 
 
 

Fundraising

 
 
     
          
 

Tools to Help...

 
 

Email Campaigns

Fundraising Strategies

If starting from scratch, remember these rules for fundraising emails. [Also see here]:

1. Get to the point in the first three sentences. You never know how much more someone will read.
2. Lead with your SMIT (single most important thing). Choose something that creates urgency, like “the cold weather sets in this month…” “the double your money match expires…” “the food will run out next month…”
3. Clarify what ONE action you want people to take (i.e. donate). Don’t muddy the water with other options like “volunteer,” “sign up,” “sign this,” “get more info,” etc. This is a fundraising email!
4. Make that desired action easy to take. Something like a button or hyper-link with “Just click here,”  or “YES, I’ll help!” Offer multiple payment options on the donation landing page. Having more options guarantees your donor won’t “abandon Cart” because it’s too much trouble to complete the form or fill in their credit card. For example, add PayPal, ApplePay, GooglePay, Stripe. Venmo or whatever wallets your constituents use. Talk to your CRM provider to see what easily integrates with your system.
 

Voila!  Happy Email Fundraising!

 
 

Altrusa International Foundation

Altrusa International Foundation

Since 1962, the Altrusa International Foundation has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to serving communities across the United States and around the world. Through meaningful grants and financial support, the Foundation empowers local Altrusans in their efforts to care for, uplift, and enrich the lives of those most in need.

By investing in community-driven service projects, the Foundation continues to transform compassion into action—strengthening communities and extending hope wherever it is needed most.

During the 2023–2025 Biennium, more than $421,000 was distributed through grants, support, scholarships, and awards—impacting lives locally and around the world. These funds benefited Clubs and Districts, camps serving children with medical needs, first responders in disaster areas, international healthcare providers, scholarship recipients, and individuals facing hardship.

Behind this impact stands a powerful network of more than 7,000 servant leaders who generously share their time, talents, and resources. Together, we are strengthening communities, uplifting those in need, and bringing hope where it matters most.

 

Club 52

 
 
Celebrating 30 Years of Impact: Welcome to Club 52

The name Club 21 was originally chosen in anticipation of the 21st century, which began just three years after the initiative was launched. Today, as we mark the 30th anniversary of this powerful program, we celebrate not only its history—but its remarkable growth and impact.

Over the past three decades, Club 21 has expanded far beyond its beginnings as a single camp serving children affected by HIV/AIDS. Today, the program supports a broad range of initiatives benefiting children facing physical, mental, and emotional disabilities, cancer and blood disorders, as well as other medical and socioeconomic challenges. Our reach now extends internationally, supporting education and health initiatives around the world.

With that growth has come increased need—and increased cost. A meaningful $21 donation in 1997 is equivalent to nearly $50 in 2025.

At the 59th International Convention in Québec City, we officially transitioned from Club 21 to Club 52. Two hundred seventy-four Altrusans in attendance proudly became the first Charter Members of this new chapter.

Club 52 invites members to contribute $1 per week for 52 weeks—or make a one-time gift of $52—to continue and expand the legacy we have built together.

All donations made between July 2025 and May 31, 2026—including those given at Spring 2026 District Conferences or through our website—will qualify donors as Charter Members of Club 52.

Clubs and Districts contributing $252 or more during this period will also be recognized as Charter Members and will receive a Club 52 banner patch as a visible symbol of their commitment and impact.

Together, we honor 30 years of service—pack your bags and boldly journey into the future!