Applications Due on May 29, 2024
Historically, organizations led by people of color go underfunded by grants and are trusted less to make decisions about how to spend those funds, according to a new report by the consultancy Bridgespan and Echoing Green, an organization that invests in and provides support for leaders of emerging social enterprises. This conversation is about how we can support women of color in fundraising through capacity building and the WFGV Immersive Grant Writing Program in Rochester, NY.
You will learn about our Immersive Grant Writing Program from 00:2:25 - 00:16:25. The Philanthropic Redlining discussion starts right after.
Program Details and Eligibility:
What is the name of the program?
Immersive Grant Writing Program
Who is the program for?
Non-profit leaders of color (women)
You do not have the be in an Executive Director role, but your path must point to fundraising.
You are allowed to bring one additional staff member from your organization to participate in the program.
Your organization must have an official 501c3 designation.
Your organization must be within the Greater Rochester Area (Genesee County, Livingston County, Monroe County, Ontario County, Orleans County, Seneca County, Wayne County, Wyoming County, Yates County.)
How many organizations are we opening this program to?
10 organizations (20 participants total)
What is the cost of the program?
Free
How long is the program?
6 months, with up to 12 sessions (in-person and online).
Will there be a grant at the end?
Each participant will be awarded $1,000 towards their first grant finding activity. There will be attendance requirements in order to be awarded the amount.
