Behind the Grantmaker's Curtain

Go behind the grantmaker's curtain to learn from the perspective of foundations. Listen to this mini-series to learn how to craft an effective grant proposal that wins funding. We'll explore topics such as: - What are common mistakes grant seekers make? - What do grantmakers want to see more of? - How can grant-seekers better prepare their 501c3s for the proposals of the grantmakers? This podcast is brought to you by Instrumentl, the institutional fundraising platform. Start saving three hours a week and increase your grant application output by 78% by creating a free 14-day account at www.instrumentl.com. Save $50 off your first month with the code FOUNDATION50.

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Behind the Grantmaker's Curtain

The #1 Reason Why Your Grant Application Gets Rejected: Montana Community Foundation (Ep. 3)

May 15, 2022 • Instrumentl • Season 1 • Episode 3

Podcast Information

Want to win more grants for your nonprofit? Struggling to figure out how to position your nonprofit in the best light possible for grantmakers?

If you're trying to take a deep dive and learn what grantmakers are looking for in their applicants, this podcast interview episode is for you.

By the end of this 35-minute episode with Elisa Fiaschetti, you’ll gain:

The secret "sauce" that the Montana Community Foundation uses to evaluate grant applications
The #1 reason why your grant application gets rejected
The step-by-step breakdown of what the best grant applicants are doing and what you should do to replicate them

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Elisa Fiaschetti is the grants program officer for the Montana Community Foundation. In the past, she was the rural community development manager for the Montana Governor's Office of Economic Development where she worked to assist rural and tribal communities with various community development projects, helped identify and address roadblocks to success, and supported community efforts to increase community and economic opportunities in rural communities. She also developed and managed the Main Street Montana Rural Partners Initiative, an initiative focusing on empowering small towns in Montana.

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