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The Grants Cafe is a free professional development group for everyone with an interest in learning about grants. During the pandemic, the meetings are held virtually on the last Wednesday of the month from 12-1 PM, except for August and December, when we take a break. We invite speakers, including funders, to discuss "hot grant topics" such as career/business opportunities, grant proposal development, building proposal budgets, current trends in philanthropy, grants management, development planning, grant dilemmas, and more. You can expect to meet new people at all experience levels who share a passion for grants to support nonprofit causes and our communities. Everyone is welcome to contribute questions, discussion points, and suggested topics and speakers between meetups. The Grants Cafe has grown to over 700 members since 2016. We are able to offer the meetings free of charge through business sponsorships that pay the meetup.com fees.
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See all- Unlocking Corporate Opportunities-Grants & Funding Sources for NonprofitsLink visible for attendees
Corporate philanthropy is evolving—are you ready to seize the moment? This session will equip nonprofit professionals with practical strategies to tap into a wide range of corporate funding sources, from traditional sponsorships to lesser-known opportunities like community champion programs and trade show proceeds. Learn how to position your nonprofit as the “Charity of Choice” for businesses by leveraging personal and professional networks, exploring give-back initiatives, and maximizing donation matching programs. Whether new to corporate giving or looking to deepen your impact, this session offers actionable insights to expand your funding portfolio and drive your mission forward.
Presenter: Chris Crytzer, CFRE, is a seasoned fundraising strategist who has helped nonprofits raise millions through custom fundraising plans, implementation support, and staff training.
The Grants Cafe meets on the last Wednesday of each month, except August and December, from noon to 1:00 p.m. A group of volunteer co-facilitators takes turns hosting each session, which always focuses on some aspect of what it means to be a grant professional. Topics are posted by mid-month to give you plenty of time to sign up. We have been meeting virtually since the pandemic using Google Meet. Please register and use this new link to enter the meeting: https://meet.google.com/nnk-rpfz-kvd. We hope to occasionally meet in person, so watch notices carefully.
