https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation How do we figure out how best to approach a funder? en-us 2022-02-27 21:44:16 UTC 2022-02-28 15:59:33 UTC hello@padlet.com kelseybarrera https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2068494361 Place to look for reviews on funders - can give some insight into their process:  https://grantadvisor.org/funders.php ]]> 2022-02-27 21:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2068494361 kelseybarrera https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2068495496 Resource from Instrumentl on approaching invite-only funders: https://www.instrumentl.com/blog/invite-only-grant-funders

]]> 2022-02-27 21:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2068495496 kelseybarrera https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2068495878 Tips on how to do deeper-dive research into corporate funders, which can be a bit tricky if they don't have a formal foundation: https://www.helenbrowngroup.com/getting-started-with-corporate-philanthropy-research/]]> 2022-02-27 21:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2068495878 kelseybarrera https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2068496664 2022-02-27 21:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2068496664 kelseybarrera https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2068499417 Helpful webinar on importance of cultivation before submitting a grant and how to go about it - https://resources.foundant.com/education-webinars-for-nonprofits/grant-writing-the-right-way-keys-to-achieving-a-higher-success-rate]]> 2022-02-27 21:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2068499417 kelseybarrera https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2068508638 According to Darian Heyman (fundriasing educator & coach), the sweet spot for sending out follow-ups to cold outreach emails is about 2.5 weeks - more frequent, you're probably seen as a pest; less frequent, you risk fully falling off the radar between messages]]> 2022-02-27 22:18:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2068508638 https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069669609 JPM Chase, FL Blue, Comm Foundation, etc - Rachel ]]> 2022-02-28 15:12:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069669609 https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069671921 Cultivating relationships really matter. Conversations matter.]]> 2022-02-28 15:13:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069671921 kelseybarrera https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069672188 Communities Foundation of TX offered up office hours with the program officer before the last open proposal round - this was a super easy way to get connected without having to cold email someone, and we did get the grant!]]> 2022-02-28 15:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069672188 https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069672390 I think our videos of learners are most powerful resource. How can we include in best way? - Rachel ]]> 2022-02-28 15:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069672390 https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069674204 Ex. JPM Chase Jax to Dallas, Region, Jax and Miami.  How can we expand on this with other funders (i. e. United Way, etc) - Rachel ]]> 2022-02-28 15:14:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069674204 https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069675521 2022-02-28 15:15:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069675521 kelseybarrera https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069675835 I've heard that it can be helpful to follow program officers of funders we're trying to get in touch with on LinkedIn or Twitter so that when they post something about their org's work we can comment and engage - rather than just a cold email that's centered on us]]> 2022-02-28 15:15:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069675835 https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069676191 We were connected to SFF via a referral from AWS partner. It took 6 months of outreach, meeting, and connecting with them to get our first $500k grant with them.]]> 2022-02-28 15:15:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069676191 https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069677228 Do we need a more comprehensive and shared library of resource for outreach? So we are not starting from scratch every time? - Rachel ]]> 2022-02-28 15:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069677228 https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069678416 Can we practice a cold call/ or even cold emails amongst the team? - Rachel ]]> 2022-02-28 15:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069678416 https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069678631 I have yet to be successful in securing funding via a board member-- even though they might have helped me get a meeting.]]> 2022-02-28 15:17:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069678631 https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069679199 2022-02-28 15:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069679199 https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069681013 It's so important to research very well. Also understand what moves the funder-- what are their priorities and where does GenUSA align and help them meet their goals?]]> 2022-02-28 15:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069681013 https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069681226 Gates, Walmart ... others im sure - Rachel ]]> 2022-02-28 15:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069681226 https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069682442 Have a conversation first!]]> 2022-02-28 15:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069682442 https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069691449 How to handle negative outcomes, with renewals or with cultivating new funders who may be aware of negative outcomes? - Rachel ]]> 2022-02-28 15:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069691449 kelseybarrera https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069767898 connect with board members on LinkedIn for relationship mapping]]> 2022-02-28 15:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kelseybarrera/Cultivation/wish/2069767898