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Get that Grant! The Series w/Susannah Ehler 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 & 4/28Can be taken as a 4-part series or as stand alone sessions! Learn what you need to "Get that Grant" w/Susannah Ehler.Join us and invite your colleagues!Week OneThursday, April 7th, 2022 from noon to 1:30 p.m. CSTTitle: The Art of Finding Grant OpportunitiesDescription: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 funders that align with your nonprofit organization. This online class will clearly lay out the steps and strategies for effective grant prospecting. This can be taken as a stand-alone class or part of the April 2022 Grant series.Week TwoThursday, April 14th, 2022 from noon to 1:30 p.m. CSTTitle: Get that Grant I: Grant Writing Basics for NonprofitsDescriptionSo, you want to be a grant writer. Or maybe you’ve recently started writing grant applications for a nonprofit organization. This online class will describe the items funders are looking for and will provide a clear framework for crafting winning proposals. The focus is on writing grant applications for nonprofit organizations; join us if your level is anywhere from […]

Funder Focus Series w/ Susannah ErlerFunder Focus Series:Your participation is invited as we learn more about The City of Austin’s Grant for Technology Opportunities Program (GTOPs). GTOPs provides three award pathways for Austin nonprofit groups to apply for funding or devices. Jesse Rodriguez, Interim Program Manager, will talk about how this funding program supports participation in the digital society and will share details about how funds and resources are distributed to area nonprofit organizations. Series description What 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 Strategies Susannah 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) […]