webinars: Innovative Funding Partners (IFP)

Upcoming Webinar Series

The Endowment is partnering with Innovative Funding Partners (IFP) to offer a capacity-building webinar series for local nonprofits. Sessions will be held on the first Monday of each month from 12:00–1:00 PM EST.

Learn more about the Grant Writing Support Initiative launched earlier this year in partnership with IFP.

Webinar 1 Registration: Grants 101: Introduction to Vetting and Writing Grants

 

Session 1. Grants 101: Introduction to Vetting and Writing Grants

Monday 11/2/2026 | 12pm

This session will provide nonprofit leadership and staff with critical information on best practices for identifying and vetting grant opportunities and developing compelling and persuasive proposals to secure grant funding in today’s highly competitive landscape.

Monday 11/2/2026 | 12pm

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Participants will:

  • Learn how to identify foundation, corporate, and government grant opportunities that align with your organization’s current funding needs.
  • Evaluate potential grant opportunities using proven best practices and strategic questions to make informed go/no-go decisions.
  • Understand the typical sections of a grant application and strategies to help your proposal stand out from the competition.
  • Gain tips and tricks for instituting a successful grant development process.

Carrie Davis, IFP’s Director of Client Services, has over two decades of experience supporting nonprofit organizations with grant research, writing, and management, as well as other fund development activities. Carrie has successfully written foundation, corporate, and government grants across numerous sectors and for communities nationwide. Additionally, Carrie has experience supporting organizations with post-award grants management, including grant reporting, submitting post-award amendments, and developing internal policies and procedures for managing complex grant funding. Carrie holds a B.S. in Community Psychology from St. Cloud State University, a Certificate in Editing from the Poynter Institute, a Certificate in Post Award Grants Management from the Grant Professionals Association, and the Grant Professional Certification (GPC).

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