About this Event
Is your nonprofit ready to move beyond survival mode to sustainable success? Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the sector, understanding how to effectively communicate your organization's value and impact can make the difference between struggling for resources and securing consistent funding. Join us for an engaging workshop that reveals the strategic approaches that help nonprofits thrive in today's competitive funding landscape.
What you'll gain:
● A proven framework to assess your organization's readiness for different funding
opportunities, helping you target the right funders at the right time
● Practical tools to clearly articulate your program's impact and outcomes, moving beyond
emotional appeals to data-driven proposals
● Strategic insights on building meaningful relationships with funders, including how to
create "no ask" touchpoints that strengthen your organization's reputation
● A clear roadmap for developing the organizational infrastructure that makes your
nonprofit attractive to institutional funders
● Actionable templates and models that you can implement immediately to strengthen
your grant applications
Your facilitator, Jennifer McKenzie, brings over a decade of experience in transforming nonprofits from "doing more with less" to achieving sustainable funding models. As the founder of Organized Synergy and former Associate Vice President at Columbus Urban League, Jennifer has secured over $7M in government funding and helped numerous organizations build capacity for long-term success. Her "win-win or no deal" approach has earned her recognition as a "Woman on the Rise" by YWCA Columbus.
Participants will leave with practical tools, templates, and a clear action plan to elevate their organization's funding strategy. Don't miss this opportunity to transform how you approach nonprofit sustainability and grant funding. Light lunch and refreshments provided, and attendees are welcome to stay to cowork after the event ends!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Haven Collective, 2025 Riverside Drive, Columbus, United States
USD 12.51
