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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The Key to Writing Grants that Win More Funding: Santa Barbara Community Foundation (Ep. 5)

May 30, 2022 • Season 1 • Episode 5

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 Pedro Paz, you’ll learn:

The #1 reason why your grant essay is getting rejected time and time again
The importance of grant reports and how you can use them to your advantage
How to write budgets that impress grantmakers

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Pedro Paz is the Director of Policy and External Affairs for the Santa Barbara foundation with over 20 years of non-profit, philanthropic, and government experience, including agency administration, budget oversight, and program development. He has demonstrated leadership in the field of grantmaking, community relations and donor management. He is recognized as an evaluator with comprehensive experience in non-profit program evaluation. He has vast knowledge in identifying, designing, and implementing programs and policies to address identified needs. He also has extensive experience training and presenting to groups on evaluation and program development and implementation.

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