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The 1% Crisis Affecting Deaf Nonprofits

September 12, 2025
There's too much at stake for deaf nonprofits right now, from threats to their tax-exempt status to federal funding cuts resulting in loss of services and ramped up competition for all other types of grants. What's more, just 1% of the $37.2 billion […]
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One-Stop Shop: Experts Who Get Deaf Nonprofits

July 14, 2025
The Funding Disparity With just 1% of overall philanthropic dollars going toward disability justice organizations, well-resourced deaf organizations are few and far in between. This funding disparity puts deaf organization leaders at a significant disadvantage in terms of financial sustainability, operational growth, and […]
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Lessons from a Virtual Fundraiser

May 16, 2025
Deaf Organizations Fund (DOF) relies on community support to help make our annual Impact Grant for Deaf Organizations possible. Because our grant program and nonprofit resources are offered nationwide by a team working remotely, we do not have a geographic-specific donor base.   This […]
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First-of-Its-Kind Directory for Deaf Nonprofits

October 10, 2024
We know one thing for certain: deaf organizations provide incomparable services to deaf communities, yet many are struggling.   Since 2020, Deaf Organizations Fund (DOF) has received 300 funding requests from deaf organizations. Nearly half reported operating on less than $100K per year, highlighting […]

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