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SUMMARY:The Strategic Grantseeker: A 2026-27 Playbook for Uncertain Times (TechSoup)
DESCRIPTION:There are two ways nonprofits typically approach grant funding: 
 reacting to whatever opportunities land in their inbox or building a 
 deliberate strategy for each project or program that needs support. In 
 today's environment of federal dollars shrinking\, more funding routed 
 through states\, and private foundations stepping in to fill gaps\, the 
 second approach isn't optional anymore. It's survival. Join GrantStation 
 President Alice Ruhnke for this fast-paced\, information-packed training 
 built for the realities of 2026-27. You'll leave with a step-by-step 
 process for building a grantseeking strategy that holds up no matter what 
 the funding landscape throws at you next. You'll learn how to: Benchmark 
 your organization against similar nonprofits to set realistic\, achievable 
 grantseeking goals\; Identify the tools and resources you need to build (or 
 rebuild) a solid grantseeking program\; Develop a grants research process 
 that's consistent\, efficient\, and adaptable as opportunities shift\; 
 Weigh different strategic approaches for funding each program or project\, 
 including diversifying beyond federal sources\; Build an action plan to 
 secure (and keep) the funding your organization needs. If you're worried 
 about your fundraising plan for the next 12–18 months\, this session will 
 help you replace guesswork with a grantseeking approach built for 
 resilience.\n\n\n\nFor more information and to register\, visit: 
 https://engage.techsoup.org/c/upcoming-events\n\nJoin Meeting: 
 https://engage.techsoup.org/c/upcoming-events
ORGANIZER;CN="Elaine Bissonnette":MAILTO:elaine.m.bissonnette@maine.gov
CATEGORIES:Assessment/Planning, Management
CONTACT;CN="Elaine Bissonnette":MAILTO:elaine.m.bissonnette@maine.gov
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