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| Grant-Seeking Webinar General Operating Support: Making the Case to Grant Makers |
| | Thursday, March 14, 2019 2:00 - 3:00 P.M. ET
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| | | Get the early-bird rate and learn how to broach the topic of unrestricted support. |
| | Grant makers who support overhead expenses are rare, but they do exist. The Ford Foundationâs Build program is one example; it give $200 million a year in general operating support to groups tied to social movements.
Join Kathy Reich, director of the Build program, and the Chronicle of Philanthropy on March 14 for the webinar, General Operating Support: Making the Case to Grant Makers. Sheâll share what she looks for in compelling proposals, explain how to set and defend your overhead rate, and share real-world examples of smart ways nonprofits have demonstrated impact over time. Register by March 7 to save 20%.
- Ways to convey the value of supporting your core activities
- Tips for demonstrating the impact of overhead support in ways that resonate with grant makers
- How to explain your budgetary needs and connect them to the long-term impact of your organization
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Mindy Aldridge President Grace S. and W. Linton Nelson Foundation
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Kathy Reich Director of Building Institutions and Networks
Ford Foundation
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| In this one-hour online session, veteran Ford Foundation grant maker Kathy Reich will explain how to make a strong case for unrestricted dollars, including how to set and defend your overhead rate. She will also showcase real-world examples of smart ways nonprofits have demonstrated impact over time and explain how to use data to build a compelling case for unrestricted support. And Mindy Aldridge, president of the Nelson Foundation, will share tips for gauging the likelihood that a donor will support your operations, broaching the subject of operating expenses, and communicating the value of helping your nonprofit meet its day-to-day needs.
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