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Funder Focus: Connect with The Central Texas Community Foundation hosted by Susannah ErlerFunder Focus: Connect with The Central Texas Community FoundationYour participation is invited as we learn more about The Central Texas Community Foundation (formerly The Greater Round Rock Community Foundation). Amy Merida, Executive Director of the CTCF will share details about how this community foundation supports the quality of life in the area and about how funds and resources are distributed to nonprofit organizations that support the community.About the Funder Focus Series:What do funders look for in a grant proposal: data, stories, both? What kinds of projects do foundations find inspiring? 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 Mission Capital […]

Ask Me Anything (Grant AMA)! w/Susannah Erler Got 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.

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.

Grant Writer AMA (ask me anything!) w/Susannah Erler Got 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.

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.

Grant Writer AMA (ask me anything!) w/Susannah Erler Got 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.

Series: Lunch with Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew: Barriers to Change in Your Organization What's getting in the way of the change you'd like to see in your organization? Change happens in nonprofit organizations either too quickly or too slowly but the process often isn't managed well. Learn more about tools that can assist in creating the change you'd like to see. Can't join us live? Sign up and receive the recording afterwards!

Series: Lunch with Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew + Panel: Hiring and Retaining a Diverse Workforce A panel discussion with leaders on their intentionality of recruitment, hiring, and retention of diverse staff and creating a culture that everyone is included and belongs. Can't join us live? Sign up and receive the recording afterwards!

Funder Focus: Connect with Greater Texas Foundation hosted by Susannah ErlerFunder Focus: Connect with Greater Texas Foundation Gain insights from and interact with Greater Texas Foundation, whose mission is to ensure all Texas students are prepared for, have access to, persist in, and complete postsecondary education. Tessa Pennington, Programs & Strategy Associate, will describe Greater Texas Foundation’s philanthropic purpose and grantmaking. Learn details about their impact, collaborative process, and what they look for in grant proposals.About the Funder Focus Series:What do funders look for in a grant proposal: data, stories, both? What kinds of projects do foundations find inspiring? 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 Mission Capital Certified Interim Executive […]

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.

Grant Writer AMA (ask me anything!) w/Susannah Erler Got 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: Connect with Applied Materials' Community Support hosted by Susannah ErlerFunder Focus: Connect with Applied Materials' Community Support Learn more about Applied Materials’ grant-giving process and about what makes a strong application from our guest, Michele Walker-Moak the Community Affairs Manager for Applied Materials. The focus areas for Applied Materials, Inc. and the Applied Materials Foundation include: Education, Civic Engagement, Arts and Culture and the Environment. Support is also given via the Applied Materials Momentum Fund and via the Foundation’s signature women and girls’ empowerment initiative, Generation Girl. About the Funder Focus Series: What do funders look for in a grant proposal: data, stories, both? What kinds of projects do foundations find inspiring? 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 […]

Funder Focus: Connect with Texas Mutual hosted by Susannah Erler Funder Focus: Connect with Texas Mutual Sign up to learn about Texas Mutual’s community program, supporting nonprofits across the state that are focused on supporting working families, workforce development and safety training, and disaster preparedness and response. We will be joined by Jackie Quintero Sekiguchi, Community Affairs Manager who will also share details of Texas Mutual’s sponsorship and volunteer programs. Be sure to bring your questions to share during the audience Q & A segment. About the Funder Focus Series: What do funders look for in a grant proposal: data, stories, both? What kinds of projects do foundations find inspiring? 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 […]

Grant Writer AMA (ask me anything!) 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.