Grantwriting And Funding

​Have you prepared your nonprofit for a potential economic downturn?​If you’ve spent any time on the internet lately, you’ve probably heard the chatter.​And, as nonprofits that depend on grants and donations, this can be a scary proposition. ​But don’t fret – The good news is we’re not there yet! And there’s still time to prepare your nonprofit & fundraising strategy for a recession. ​​We’ll cover: – ​What’s the status of the economy today – ​How recessions can impact fundraising- ​How nonprofits can prepare & adjust fundraising strategies- ​Tips on minimizing stress during a stressful time🖥 Link to presentation slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jeZm65kZF9TGANtqRP3vDpBV4hqwf-XhHm4MeGHaiv4/edit?usp=sharing👉 Start your 14-day Instrumentl trial and find grants for your nonprofit here: https://www.instrumentl.com/r/Recession⚡️ Go here to register for our future free grants workshops: https://lu.ma/instrumentl/events// Timestamps //00:00:00 – Introduction00:04:45 – Our Panelists00:07:00 – Where are we today in terms of the economic situation?00:13:15 – How long might we expect a recession to last?00:18:23 – How does a recession, or even a slowdown impact donations? How does it impact grants?00:26:29 – What should nonprofits be doing today to prepare for this?00:32:32 – Should nonprofits boost fundraising today? Or focus on cutting back programming to tighten budgets?00:39:50 – Using the recession as an opportunity for growth for the nonprofit00:43:51 – Any ideas on getting folks to part with their donor advised funds right now?00:46:05 – Where’s the best place to go for training? Where do we find help to win more grants?00:51:03 – Are there a couple of top things that you would see in grant proposals?Over her 35+-year nonprofit career, Maryn Boess has been an on-staff grantwriter; a grants consultant (winning $42 million for her clients over 10 years); a grants trainer; a grants reviewer, author, speaker, mentor and coach; and – starting in 2006 – even a grantmaker. This 3-D background brings a unique insider’s perspective to the practical, inspiring trainings on healthy, successful grantsmanship she shares with thousands of people each year through GrantsMagic U (Go.GrantsMagic.org). A true dual-citizen of the grants world, Maryn may be the only person holding membership in both Grant Professionals Association (for grantseekers) – and Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (for grantmakers). In 2020, Maryn became just the second inductee into the international Grant Professionals Class of Distinguished Fellows.​Cherian Koshy is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP), & Association of Fundraising Professionals Master Trainer. Cherian is the Chief Development Officer at Endowment Partners, an investment management firm that solely works with nonprofits and foundations. In addition to 25+ years of fundraising experience, he serves on numerous boards including as the Vice Chair for Professional Development on the AFP Global board. He is a regular presenter at fundraising conferences around the country and across the globe. ​Sheleia Phillips is the Founder and Principal Consultant of SMP Nonprofit Consulting. A servant leader, She has dedicated herself to the growth and development of nonprofits for the past six years. A graduate from Saint Louis University College of Public Health and Social Justice, she is equipped with advanced training in public health, program design, and public policy regarding maternal and child health. She has an affinity for research thus making her an advocate for implementing evidence-based approaches. She has secured and co-authored over $3 million dollars in grant awards for youth development, education, and health programs. She is also a grant reviewer for federal agencies such as the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Instrumentl Partner Webinars are collaborations between Instrumentl and its community partners to provide free educational workshops for grant professionals. Our goal is to tackle a problem grant professionals often have to solve, while also sharing different ways Instrumentl’s platform can help grant writers win more grants.👉 Start your 14-day Instrumentl trial and find grants for your nonprofit here: https://www.instrumentl.com/[PARTNER]