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ORIENTATION TO NONPROFIT AUSTIN'S  GRANT RESEARCH CENTER TOOLS w/Susannah ErlerOrientation to Nonprofit Austin's Grant Research Center Tools (Foundation Directory Online and Guidestar Pro).Want to focus on ways the Foundation Directory Online (FDO) database or Guidestar Pro can support your nonprofit work? Nonprofit Austin at ACC is ready to help you leverage Grant Research Center tools to find funding, conduct research and take your 501(c)3 work to the next level.Sign up for this free virtual Orientation to Grant Research Center Tools.After taking this orientation, you will be eligible to sign up for some one-on-one time with “Your Personal Nonprofit Trainer (FDO and Guidestar Pro)” if you need more assistance with GRC tools.

Ask a Grant Writer (Grant AMA)! w/Susannah ErlerGot a thorny RFP question? First time writing a Federal proposal? Not sure how to start your need statement? Sign up for this free 60-minute virtual roundtable, led by Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) Grant Writer Susannah Erler. She says: “nonprofit professionals, bring your grant questions and ask me anything; and maybe we’ll get some crowd-sourced answers from participants too.” Together we are stronger – the goal is to help you ‘Get that Grant’ to support nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations.

Funder Focus Series w/ Susannah ErlerFunder Focus SeriesGain insights from and interact with Impact Austin, an Austin-based women’s collective giving organization that funds nonprofits that provide services in Bastrop, Hays, Travis, and/or Williamson counties. Karen McLinden, Grants Co-Chair, will describe Impact Austin’s philanthropic purpose and its strategic, high-impact grants awarded for Community, Education, Equity, and Health & Well-Being. Come and learn details about their upcoming grant opportunity and about what makes an inspiring grant proposal.Series descriptionWhat do funders look for in a grant proposal: data, stories, both? What kinds of projects do foundations find inspiring? What choices do funders make in support of communities? Join us for Nonprofit Austin at ACC’s Funder Focus series to learn more about the funding and grantmaking process. Bring your questions for this exceptional opportunity to connect directly with those who make funding decisions that support nonprofit work.Funder Focus Host: Susannah Erler, Director, Greater Good StrategiesSusannah Erler started in a public radio career (including being Director of a National Public Radio affiliate) which later morphed into her current calling to support nonprofits. She earned her master's degree in Business with an Arts Administration (Nonprofit) specialization, is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and is a […]