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Grant Writing for Faith-Based Organizations

Grant Writing for Faith-Based Organizations. United Methodist Association National Conference 2014 M. Linda Wastyn, Ph.D. President, Wastyn & Associates www.WastynAssoc.com. Grant Basics. What is a grant? Who qualifies ?. Myths of Grant Seeking. We don’t need to seek grants

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Grant Writing for Faith-Based Organizations

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  1. Grant Writing for Faith-Based Organizations United Methodist Association National Conference 2014 M. Linda Wastyn, Ph.D. President, Wastyn & Associates www.WastynAssoc.com

  2. Grant Basics • What is a grant? • Who qualifies?

  3. Myths of Grant Seeking • We don’t need to seek grants • We are too small • It is too expensive/time intensive • We cannot sustain the program • We are faith-based

  4. Considerations as Faith-Based • Look first at your mission • Your faith advantage • KEY: Know your audience • Ethical considerations

  5. Finding Grant Sources • Foundation Center/FC Search: (fconline.foundationcenter.org) • Grants.gov (www.grants.gov) • Chronicle of Philanthropy (www.philanthropy.com) • Grant Watch: (www.grantwatch.com) • Grant Advisor: (www.grantadvisor.com) • Grant Station Insider (grantstation.com) • Seliger + Associates (www.seliger.com)

  6. Getting it all done • Prioritize and strategize • Integrate into major donor program • Use it to support other fundraising • Subcontract

  7. Concluding Thoughts • Marathon, not a sprint • Treat as major donors • Integrate into development program • Learn from rejection • Seek advice and support

  8. Questions? M. Linda Wastyn, Ph.D. President, Wastyn & Associates Linda@WastynAssoc.com www.WastynAssoc.com (563) 210-1321

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