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A Grant Writer’s Dream: The System To Build Relationships With Funding Sources
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Rachel Waterman joins us to share how grant writers and nonprofits can build stronger, more strategic relationships with funding sources to create sustainable funding pipelines. With over 25 years of experience, she breaks down why securing grants still costs nonprofits money, how to ensure funding supports core operational needs, and the often-confusing distinctions between program and operating expenses.
We also explore how to build long-term relationships with both nonprofit clients and funders, creating a more effective and aligned approach to grant funding.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Rachel Waterman is a thinker, published author, award-winning researcher, professional artist, and mother of two with over 25 years of experience in community development and grant writing. She is a Grant Professional Certified (GPC), Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), and a Grant Professionals Association (GPA) Approved Trainer, as well as the CEO of Global Development Solutions (GDS Grants), a grant consulting and research firm serving organizations in the U.S. and internationally.
Rachel holds a master’s degree in Community and Economic Development with a concentration in Applied Social Research from Illinois State University and a bachelor’s degree in International Studies from Barry University. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, her diverse career includes serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Dominican Republic, nonprofit executive director, city master planner, consultant, coach, and Mayor of Lake Worth Beach, Florida.
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