Funders share focus area guidelines so grantseeking organizations can hone in on prospective funding partnerships. But even if a perfect match exists, some funders don’t accept unsolicited proposals which presents a particular challenge for new or small charities. In this session, experienced fundraisers will share ideas for breaking through with funders offering “by-invitation-only” funding opportunities, and funders will discuss their policies. The panel will also explore “by-invitation-only” funding opportunities in light of current DEIA conversations.
Panelists:
Donald A. Cooke, Senior Vice President, Philanthropy, Robert R. McCormick Foundation
Sunny Fischer, Former Executive Director, The Richard Driehaus Foundation
Ina Owens, Vice President, Government, Corporate and Foundation Relations / The Bethany Fund, Advocate Aurora Health
Diane Pascal, Philanthropy Consultant
Moderator:
Charles Katzenmeyer, Vice President, Institutional Advancement, Field Museum
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