Description:
A successful grants program requires maximizing your return on investment for writing a proposal and managing an award. Unfortunately, many nonprofits struggle to distinguish which funders are truly the right fit and how to build relationships that lead to long-term support.
In this practical webinar, Alice Ruhnke will guide you through a strategic approach to foundation giving. You’ll explore how to pinpoint the funders that align with your mission, position your organization in ways that resonate and cultivate meaningful relationships that can increase your long-term sustainability.
You’ll learn:
- how to identify the right foundation partners and save time in the process;
- what various foundation types prioritize and how to position your organization strategically;
- tips for cultivating meaningful foundation relationships; and,
- grantwriting best practices that increase competitiveness.
You’ll walk away with a targeted foundation strategy that channels your efforts toward the funders most likely to invest in your mission.
Who should attend:
This session is ideal for nonprofit leaders and development staff seeking a clearer, more focused approach to foundation fundraising.
After the webinar, you’ll receive:
- slides and handouts; and,
- a link to the webinar recording.
Full participation in this webinar is applicable for 1 point in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
Can’t attend live and still want to watch the webinar?
Want to review the materials after the session?
You will receive an email with the full recording and any handouts within 10 business days after the webinar.
After you register, you will receive the following emails:
- A sales receipt for your bookkeeping records
- A confirmation email from Zoom with the login credentials
- Instructions for other attendees if you registered a group
If you do not receive these emails within 48 hours of registering, please email or call 1-877-784-7268.
GrantStation does not refund registration fees. Fees may be applied to any webinar scheduled within 30 days.
Alice Ruhnke
Alice Ruhnke is the President of GrantStation. Having raised over $45 million from federal, state, and private grantmakers, she knows what it takes to get funded. As a former nonprofit program coordinator and director, and Founder of The Grant Advantage, Alice has a deep understanding of the challenges that nonprofits face. Over the last 20 years she's worked in the trenches with hundreds of nonprofit organizations to improve their capacity to raise funds. Alice is an author and educator with a passion to share her expertise. Her insightful trainings on grant proposal writing and development, community change models, service projects, and measuring outcomes have helped over 4,000 individuals positively impact their communities. Alice earned the Grant Professional Certified (GPC) credential in 2025, a distinguished certification that recognizes expertise in grantsmanship through a rigorous, experience-based examination.
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