Unlocking Foundation Funding: A Virtual Training Series for Small and Emerging Nonprofit Organizations

Unlocking Foundation Funding: A Virtual Training Series for Small and Emerging Nonprofit Organizations
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Non-Profits & Public Agencies Uncategorized July 21, 2025
Annie Kurowski

Annie Kurowski

Annie manages a wide variety of small and large nonprofit and higher education clients that work across a broad spectrum of behavioral health and social services, justice and cultural interests. Annie specializes in providing clients with long-term strategic planning, project design, development, and management to support clients’ mission, vision and budget priorities. Her expertise has helped secure more than $43 million in federal and foundation funding for clients.

We can help build your grant readiness and grow your funding strategy. 

We’ve helped clients secure more than $16 billion in federal, state, and foundation funding. Let us help you tap into the billions awarded annually through community, corporate, and family foundation grants. 

McAllister & Quinn’s Nonprofit Grants Academy: Foundation Readiness prepares you to pursue foundation grants with confidence.  

  • You’ll learn what foundation decision-makers look for and how to position your organization for funding success.
  • We’ll help identify and close gaps in your organization’s grant readiness.
  • You’ll also learn how to communicate effectively with foundations.

This virtual training series is designed for small and emerging 501c3 organizations. Ideal participants include nonprofit directors and staff in development and grants roles. 

How to Register

Seats are limited to ensure personalized learning. Register today for the Nonprofit Grants Academy: Foundation Readiness! 

  • $2,000, early registration rate (by August 31) 
  • $2,500, standard registration rate (after August 31) 

About the Nonprofit Grants Academy: Foundation Readiness 

Hosted by the expert nonprofit team at McAllister & Quinn, this workshop series is led by a national grant strategist and TEDx speaker.  

Our Fall 2025 training cohort will receive:

  1.  Four interactive training sessions on the essentials of foundation funding.
  2. Two open Q&A calls with expert guidance.
  3. Practical assignments (including feedback to apply what you’re learning).
  4. A clear roadmap for getting your 501c3 nonprofit ready to apply for foundation grants.

Nonprofit Grants Academy Class Schedule

October 7: Session 1: Foundation Grants 101:  Understand the foundation funding landscape and how to avoid common mistakes.

October 9: Session 2: Grant Readiness and Capacity: Assess your organization’s internal strengths and opportunities. Learn what it takes to become a “fundable” nonprofit.

October 14: Office Hours: Open Q&A: Office Hours: Open Q&A.

October 21: Session 3: Case for Support and Writing Essentials: Learn how to communicate your impact and story in the way foundations prefer.

October 23: Session 4: Relationship and Stewardship: Learn how to build trust and relationships with funders to set yourself up for repeat funding.

October 28: Final Office Hours: Q&A + Action Planning: Get feedback on our recommended next steps for your foundation strategy 

By the end of this series, you’ll walk away with:

  • A funder-ready case for support
  • A clear understanding of your grant readiness gaps
  • A relationship-building strategy for long-term foundation funding
  • The confidence to apply for foundation grants

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