Grants can support the changing needs in your community while your budget is flat or shrinking and provide many benefits (in addition to funding!). Wish you knew more about applying for grants? Does it seem overwhelming and you wonder how to get started? This webinar will be easy to understand, motivating, and full of valuable tips.
5. We are working toward a time when every nonprofit and social benefit organization on the planet has the technology resources and knowledge they need to operate at their full potential.
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7. Today’s Speakers Kami Griffiths TechSoup Global Stephanie Gerding TechSoup for Libraries Independent Library Consultant Assisting with chat questions: Sarah Washburn & Catherine Hurd, TechSoup Global
38. "Please" is the most important funding word, but there are others! Plan, prepare, and go for it! People Planning Priorities Purpose Pursuit Partnerships Passion Positivity Persuasion Precision Pitch Perseverance
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finding information, answering questions, serving the community, and building relationships.
We’ll also have them share their successes….
This slide has “layers.” View in Slide Show mode to see. I used it to let them know that while it was overwhelming, we have some “top picks” for them.
Don’t be apprehensive about contacting the funder if you have questions that aren’t answered in the RFP or application materials. Most charitable organizations have been created out of a desire to be part of the solution to societal problems. The reason they extend grants is to help fulfill their own missions. Funders want to give money away to meet their goals, it is their job, and they are there to help. Of course, be certain you've done your research first and that you're not asking a question already answered in their documentation. You don’t want to bother a funder and become a nuisance, but if you call with a realistic inquiry, it should be welcomed. An added benefit is that the funder will be familiar with your proposal before it has been submitted. This is a good way to start building a communicative partnership with the funder. Building trust and identifying mutual goals is essential to successful grant work. You may even want to set up a time to meet in person with local funders to start building good relationships.