Ask a Grant Writer (Grant AMA)! w/Susannah Erler

Ask a Grant Writer (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.

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Funder Focus: Connect with Livestrong Solution Grants

What do funders look for in a grant proposal: data, stories, both?Funder Focus: Livestrong Solution Grants Your participation is invited as we learn more about Livestrong and Livestrong Solution Grants. Join us for a conversation with Suzanne Stone, Chief Strategic Solutions & Programs Officer at Livestrong who will share details about Livestrong Solution Grants, a program that recognizes and funds organizations who are developing solutions to overlooked cancer problems. Sign up to learn more about Livestrong’s work and their upcoming grant cycle. 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 Director (ED). Susannah grew up in Austin (but ask her about some of the other places she has lived too) and helps nonprofits in her role as Director of Greater Good Strategies.

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Governance & Fiduciary Responsibilities

Understand the nuances of internal and external Stakeholders and how to navigate information to the beneficial interest of all parties. Fiduciary responsibility of the Board Establishing and maintaining financial transparency Staff understanding the financial health of their program and what that means “Overhead” costs and funding administrative expenses Other fiduciary issues requiring the attention of governance Early Bird pricing is available through Monday, January 16, 2023. Must be registered by January 31, 2023.

Event Series Certificate in Effective Fundraising

Orientation & Introduction to Certificate Program | Overview of Fundraising: The Practice, Profession, and Ethics

Will explore mission, vision and values centered fundraising; the diverse nature of what constitutes fundraising; the integration of fundraising within an organization and fundraising staffing, policies and procedures; the overall development of an organization’s fundraising strategy; and a general overview of the present and future  fundraising as well as professional ethics and excellence (e.g., AFP professional code of ethics).Early Bird pricing is available through Monday, January 16, 2023.Must be registered by February 1, 2023.

Event Series Certificate in Nonprofit Risk Management

You and Risk Management

The kick-off session for the program explores the concepts of risk and risk management, the relevance of risk to mission-driven nonprofits, and the role of leaders willing to champion risk aware thinking in their organizations.Certificate in Nonprofit Risk Management SessionEarly Bird Pricing Available through January 23, 2023.Must be registered by February 5, 2023.

Funder Focus: Connect with The Moody Foundation

Gain insights from and interact with the Moody Foundation – whose mission is to empower Texas communities to thrive and prosper. Funder Focus: Connect with The Moody Foundation Gain insights from and interact with the Moody Foundation – whose mission is to empower Texas communities to thrive and prosper. Our guest will be Emily Greer, Regional Grants Officer (Central) with the Moody Foundation. Come and learn more about the Foundation’s priorities and about what makes an inspiring grant proposal from a funder’s perspective. 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) and is a Mission Capital Certified Interim Executive Director (ED). Susannah grew up in Austin (but ask her about some of the other places she has lived too) and helps nonprofits in her role as Director of Greater Good Strategies.

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Issues Arising from Government Funding and Regulation

Managing Matching Requirements Annual Information Return – Form 990 Payroll Taxes Audits of Federally Funded Programs Special Issues Grant requirements which are more restrictive than all other grants received by the non-profit Program specific issues related to compliance for service eligibility Cost reimbursement grants (Cash Flow Issues) Excise Tax – Reasonable Compensation for Nonprofit Executives State Sales Tax Exemption (Issues) Understanding specific grant (and match) requirement Early Bird pricing is available through Monday, January 16, 2023.Must be registered by January 31, 2023.