Securing Funding Mugs

"Smile - here comes our funding..."

Torrent of venture capital.

"Our war is against cancer."

Molecular Biology and Cosmology buildings

'Due to the poor response to the roof repair fund we cannot afford to lift the rafters when rejoicing in song.'

"We need volunteers for the car chasing fundraiser."

"You can either make a pledge or join us in this weekend's Barkathon."

"I'm in nonprofit work for the money."

Pearly King and Queen

'Tommy's doing fine. I'm concerned about your poor fund-raising record. You sold only two magazine subscriptions and one measly candy bar.'

We're making progress building a staff for the palace. The king's lawyer and accountant has sealed lips, of course. Putting a big heart in the charity foundation chief, and building the gardener with a green thumb were excellent choices, Ernie. But the entertainers sill need some fixes. The jester doesn't have a funny bone. I'm nobody's fool. And you have the minstrel a tin ear! Oops.

'I became successful when my dreams changed from the Cary Grants of the world to federal grants.'

"Giving is down at the church, so we are charging an entrance fee."

'I don't think I've ever heard of the Geezer Scouts or Geezer Scout cookies.'

"Congratulations Professor, the committee 'okayed' your grant request."

Pinara fund

"Well, we got the grant."

'Agreed. We fund only those proposals we can understand.'

'And now, concerning the special collection...'

Great moments in science. . . 'Nice work, you've isolated the funding gene.'

"Congratulations. Please remember the college's financial plight. Congratulations. Please remember the college's financial plight. Congratulations. Please remember . . ."

Bake Sale! To benefit our town animal shelter

The nonprofit dog fight.

"I'm sorry, but you'll have to get approval from the offices of Terminology, Evidence, Proof of Demand, Documentation, Measurement and Predictions before I can even think about signing off."

"I'm not going to shoot the messenger, but I'm also not going to renew his grant."

"Look! It's the Montgomerys from the breast-cancer walk."

Girl Scout cookies selling the girl scout.

"The nonprofit competitive grant season begins

"Should I just give him the £2.50 or does that look cheap. . . would he say anything if I just walked past?"

"Hang in there, pal. I launched a crowdfunding website for you."

Vicar prays for money for church repairs.

"Waldo starts a GoFindMe."

'I'm getting a head start for Movember.'

"To me..It says Art Council crap regional funding"

"All yours, Buddy. I'm ALREADY living on house money."