Winning the Grant : A Panel Discussion with Grant Recipients
Thank you to the five panelists, listed below, for participating in our Winning the Grant : A Panel Discussion with Grant Recipients program. During the panel discussion, representatives from NJ nonprofit organization shared first-hand experience applying for and managing grants.
Panelists
- Dr. Georgia Arvanitis – Vice President, Director of Grants, EASEL Animal Rescue
- Beth Miller – Development Specialist, Special Strides
- Dr. Steven Lederman & Bonnie Goldman – Co-Presidents, Bordentown Historical Society
- Natalie Tung – Co-Founder & Executive Director, Homeworks Trenton
Key Takeaways
Some key insights shared during the panel discussion include:
- Applying for grants can be a time consuming process and usually involves a team effort to accomplish.
- A nonprofit should focus on funding opportunities where their mission strongly matches the funder’s giving priorities and where they have the capacity to successfully apply.
- A nonprofit’s board and community network can help find grant opportunities and build connections with funders.
- Nonprofits can find funding opportunities in eNewsletters, electronic databases like the Foundation Directory Online, and annual reports of other nonprofits doing similar work.
- If your grant application is not accepted, contact the funder to get feedback whenever possible.
- Managing grants requires good organization to keep track of data and financials in order to meet with the funder’s reporting requirements.
- Grants are not a nonprofit’s only revenue stream. Others sources of funding include individual donations, event fundraising, and in-kind gifts.
For more information, visit our Funding Information Center webpage.
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