Please join Forefront and BDO Nonprofit & Grantmaker Advisory for this virtual introductory training on government funding for nonprofits covering grants, contracts, RFPs, compliance, and regulations.
In many cases, government funding can offer opportunities for nonprofit organizations at a scale and for purposes that other sources cannot match. This training will unpack the fundamentals of government funding including identifying the differences between grants and contracts, navigating the request for proposal process, and understanding key compliance requirements that will help you successfully manage government funds. This training is aimed primarily at those who have little to no experience with government funding.
Key focus areas for this workshop will include:
Intended Audience: Anyone seeking an introductory understanding of grants, contracts, RFPs, compliance, and regulations. This training is aimed primarily at those who have little to no experience with government funding.
Speakers:
Gene Lee, Senior Manager, BDO Nonprofit & Grantmaker Advisory In his role as a Senior Manager on BDO’s Nonprofit & Grantmaker Advisory team, Gene consults, coaches, and trains nonprofits on a variety of financial and operational topics. Prior to joining BDO he was the Director of Project Finance and Grants at WGBH Educational Foundation, the largest producer of content for PBS. At WGBH, he was responsible for the overall direction and management of pre- and post-award activity for restricted projects for WGBH that are funded through the federal government, private foundations, and major donors.
Raquel Paulino, Manager, BDO Nonprofit & Grantmaker Advisory As a Manager on BDO’s Nonprofit & Grantmaker Advisory team, Raquel focuses on delivering strategic and operational insights to nonprofit and philanthropic clients across the country. Prior to joining BDO Nonprofit & Grantmaker Advisory, Raquel was Manager of Training and Technical Assistance at New Destiny Housing Corporation, specializing in affordable housing, housing readiness and financial empowerment.
Spanish interpretation available by request. Please contact [email protected] no later than Friday, March 1.