Description:
For many nonprofits, government funding can feel both promising and overwhelming. The potential for significant, mission-aligned support is real, but so are the questions about fit, capacity, complexity, and compliance.
During this TargetED, Alice Ruhnke will help you take a clear-eyed look at what it really means to pursue government funding. You’ll explore how to assess these opportunities, understand the key differences between different types of government grants, and prepare for the application and reporting demands that often accompany them.
You’ll learn:
- how to determine whether government funding is the right fit for your mission, capacity, and strategic direction;
- the nuances between federal, state, and local opportunities;
- how to navigate application complexity and reporting requirements; and,
- tips for planning ahead to increase your readiness.
You’ll walk away with confidence in identifying appropriate government opportunities and preparing competitive applications.
Who should attend:
This session is ideal for nonprofit leaders and development staff who want a clearer understanding of whether government grants are right for them and how to better approach these opportunities.
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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