Agents of Nonprofit
A weekly podcast interviewing everyday superheroes and the services and technologies they provide to nonprofits. The goal is to inform nonprofit organizations about ideas, services, and products that can help.
Agents of Nonprofit
Navigating Nonprofit Grants with Kenita Smith
In this inspiring episode of *Agents of Nonprofit, I sit down with Kenita Smith. Kenita candidly shares her journey, from the early misconceptions about nonprofit funding to becoming a grant-writing expert. She discusses the hurdles new nonprofits face when applying for grants, the importance of being "grant-ready," and how to build strong relationships with funders. Tune in for actionable insights on securing funding, sustaining a nonprofit, and the power of transparency in the nonprofit sector.
Topics We Cover:
- Kenita's journey from single parent to nonprofit founder
- The challenges of securing funding as a new nonprofit
- Key misconceptions about grant writing and 501(c)(3) certification
- The importance of data, impact stories, and sustainability in grant applications
- How to become "grant-ready" and attract large foundations
- Building trust with funders through transparency and honest communication
- The balance between restricted and unrestricted grants post-Covid
- Maximizing grant impact through collaboration and strategic partnerships
To Learn More and Connect with Kenita:
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