A big thank you to Anna Jaworski, Executive Director of Hearts Unite the Globe, for sharing her expertise with the TechSoup Connect Austin community in our recent session on podcasting for nonprofits. She offered thoughtful, practical guidance on how nonprofits can use podcasting strategically to advance the organization’s mission.
If you’re exploring new ways to amplify your organization’s voice and build stronger connections with supporters, this presentation is full of helpful insights. Watch the full recording below and be sure to sign up for emails from the Austin Chapter of TechSoup Connect for announcements of future presentations.
Grant writing is both an art and a strategy! In my recent presentation for the Austin Chapter of TechSoup Connect, I shared key insights from my years of experience in securing funding for nonprofits. Whether you’re new to grant writing or looking to refine your approach, this session covers essential tactics to align your nonprofit’s mission with funders’ priorities—helping you stand out in a competitive landscape. Watch the full presentation here.
It is one of the biggest ‘grant writing secrets’: your chances of obtaining funding increase significantly when you find the right funding opportunity. Don’t spin your wheels; make sure you’re applying to grant funders that align with your nonprofit organization. Here is a presentation I recently shared with attendees of the Austin Chapter of TechSoup Connect. I invite you to check out this video for steps and strategies for effective grant prospecting.
Nonprofit Professionals – join us for an upcoming online event: Funder Focus: The City of Austin’s Cultural Arts Funding Programs
Event Details: 🗓 Date: April 25th, 2024 ⏰ Time: Noon Central Time (one hour long)📍 Location: Online (Link provided upon registration). Learn more here.
About the Event: Sign up to learn about The City of Austin’s Cultural Arts Funding Programs: Thrive, Elevate and Nexus. These programs support the arts and prioritize equity through a combination of seed funding, broad sector support, and targeted investment. We will be joined by members of the COA Economic Development Department’s Cultural Funding team. Be sure to bring your questions to share during the audience Q & A segment.
How to Register: Ready to be a part of this transformative conversation? Simply click here to secure your spot today! Registration is free for this virtual event.
Spread the Word: Know someone who would be interested in this event? Share this invitation with your friends, colleagues, and networks to help us reach as many change-makers as possible!
Event Details: 🗓 Date: March 26th, 2024 ⏰ Time: Noon Central Time (one hour long)📍 Location: Online (Link provided upon registration). Learn more here.
About the Event: Join us as we delve into the inspiring work of Texas Pride Impact Funds (TPIF), a statewide LGBTQ+ community foundation dedicated to creating equitable opportunities and enriching the lives of LGBTQ+ Texans. Robert Salcido, Jr., Program Director will describe the work of the TPIF and give details about their next grant cycle.
Why Attend?
Gain Knowledge: Expand your understanding of LGBTQ+ issues, advocacy strategies, and the power of grant funding in driving social change.
Network: Connect with like-minded individuals, nonprofits, and leaders in the field who share your commitment to creating a more inclusive and equitable society.
How to Register: Ready to be a part of this transformative conversation? Simply click here to secure your spot today! Registration is free for this virtual event.
Spread the Word: Know someone who would be interested in this event? Share this invitation with your friends, colleagues, and networks to help us reach as many change-makers as possible!
Learning and networking are just a couple of the advantages to being a part of a community. Here is a chance for Nonprofit Professionals to learn and grow: join the Austin Nonprofit Meetup group!
This group provides learning opportunities and chances to connect with other Nonprofit Professionals. It also has a Facebook group extension for more conversations! And it is all free. Also since much of the activity is online – you don’t even need to be in Austin to participate.
Check out this link to learn more about the Austin Nonprofit Meetup group. And hop over to the Austin Nonprofit Meetup Facebook group to join the conversation. See you there!
I just finished presenting a series of classes titled “Get that Grant!” It has been a wonderful experience sharing time with nonprofit professionals who are looking to take their grant writing skills to the next level!
Thank you to the Center for Nonprofit Studies at Austin Community College (aka Nonprofit Austin) for presenting these virtual classes.
This “Get that Grant” series will be offered again (virtually) in July 2022. And the tickets are available on a sliding scale! I hope to see you then!
Get that Grant: A series of virtual classes presented by the Center for Nonprofit Studies.
Somehow the notion of having a QR Code feels so…”big time.” Yet, here we are. Greater Good Strategies (GGS) is pleased to announce: We have a QR Code!
Big shout out to Philanthroforce – provider of the QR code. Philanthroforce “matches the right nonprofit to the right consultant.” And Greater Good Strategies (Susannah Erler) is listed on this platform. Check it out!
Oh, and here is another fun and easy way to check it out! An awesome QR Code! (So psyched. Further evidence that we’re nonprofit geeks).
As a grant writer, I love having conversations with grant funders; I always learn so much. Top lessons have included:
If your organization has been awarded a grant, but is having trouble meeting the objectives – reach out to the funder. Have a conversation – earlier than later.
If you are thinking of submitting an application and have a question, do read all the materials before reaching out to the funder. You might find the answer in the materials.
But if you can’t find the answer in the materials, and if there is a contact listed, do consider reaching out to the foundation for an answer to your question.
So to summarize: communication is important!
If you are interested in learning more about grantmakers’ perspectives, be sure to join me and Austin Community College’s Center for Nonprofit Studies (aka Nonprofit Austin) for the Funder Focus series. These 90-minute virtual presentations will feature conversations with a grant funder – with plenty of time for your questions.
Find details on the series here; and some of the upcoming presentations are listed below. We hope you can join us!
When it comes to writing a competitive grant application, many nonprofit professionals wonder: “How much data will be needed?”
The answer depends on the funder’s guidelines; but it is always a good idea to be ready to tell your story with data.
October’s Data Institute 2020 hosted by Good Measure and produced by Mission Capital, effectively helped nonprofit professionals see how insights, trends and other data can help increase social impact.
Here are some of the tips I shared as a presenter at this virtual conference. I hope you find them useful in your social impact work.
This month, the Data Institute 2020 hosted by Good Measure and produced by Mission Capital, effectively helped nonprofit professionals see how insights, trends and other data can help increase social impact.
I was thrilled to present a mini-session as part of this virtual conference, with tips that focused on using data as part of your grant proposals. If you’d like to learn more about using data to tell the story of your organization’s social impact, visit the Data Institute’s web site for links to resources.
Susannah Erler presenting at the Data Institute 2020 virtual conference.
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