Join us for a valuable, 3-part series designed to guide you from grant searching to effectively reporting on your program’s successes.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your grant applications and strengthen your organization’s impact!
📅 Wednesday, March 5, 2025
🕛 12:00 PM (Noon)
📍 via Zoom
Are you looking for funding opportunities? Join us for an informative Lunch & Learn session where you’ll meet the SACF Grants & Scholarships Team and gain valuable insights into available grant opportunities throughout the year.
What You’ll Learn:
- Types of Funding Opportunities – Discover the different grants offered by the Scranton Area Community Foundation, including Community Needs, Critical Needs, and Capacity Building grants, as well as grants from The Robert H. Spitz Foundation, NEPA Health Care Foundation, Sheldon Family Foundation, and MHA.
- Supporting Documents for Grant Applications – Learn about the letters of support and other materials needed for a strong grant application.
- Grant Application Basics – Find out what a BCO (Bureau of Charitable Organizations) is and why it’s required for grant applications.
- Budgeting for Grants – Learn how to include grant requests in your budget and how to make sure your financials match your project’s story.
- Setting Goals & Measuring Impact – Get tips on how to clearly define your goals and measure the impact of your project to strengthen your grant application.
🌟 Who Should Attend?
Whether you’re new to the grant process or looking to refine your proposals, this session will equip you with the tools you need to succeed.
📅 Wednesday, March 26, 2025
🕘 9:00 – 10:30 AM
📍 Urban CoWorks
116 N Washington Ave, 3rd Floor
Scranton, PA 18503
💲 $15
A well-crafted budget is just as important as a strong narrative in a grant application.
Join Ken Okrepkie for an in-depth session on how to create a budget that effectively supports your funding requests and demonstrates financial responsibility.
Key Takeaways:
- What Funders Look For – Understand the essential components of a strong grant budget.
- Itemization Matters – Break down expenses to provide clarity and justification.
- Revenue Sources – Show secured vs. expected income & your plan to fill gaps.
- Balanced Budgeting – Why your budget must align with real-world financials.
- Deficit Budgets – What they really communicate to funders (and why to avoid them).
- Using the Right Template – Stick to the provided budget format.
- Financial Summary – How to report your financials at the end of the grant period.
- Numbers Tell a Story – Make your budget as compelling as your written proposal
🌟 Who Should Attend?
Perfect for nonprofits, grant writers, and financial professionals looking to improve their funding applications.
📅 Wednesday, April 16, 2025
🕛 12:00 PM (Noon)
📍 via Zoom
Your organization is making a difference—let’s ensure your story resonates with the community and beyond!
Join the SACF Communications Team for an insightful Lunch & Learn designed to empower local nonprofits with the tools and strategies needed to craft powerful press releases and share compelling success stories.
What You’ll Learn:
- Crafting Compelling Narratives – Learn how to transform your achievements into impactful stories that inspire action.
- Humanizing Your News – Discover techniques for making your press releases more relatable and memorable.
- Visual Storytelling – Capture powerful images that enhance your message and increase engagement.
- Guidelines for Incorporation – Learn best practices for seamlessly integrating the Scranton Area Community Foundation into your press releases, grant follow-ups, and social media posts.
- Social Media Amplification – Leverage best practices to maximize your reach and connect with your audience.
🌟 Who Should Attend?
Nonprofits, grantees, communications teams, and anyone looking to improve how they share their organization’s impact.