Navigating Nonprofit Grants with Kenita Smith

In this inspiring episode of *Agents of Nonprofit, I sit down with Kenita Smith. Kenita candidly shares her journey, from the early misconceptions about nonprofit funding to becoming a grant-writing expert. She discusses the hurdles new nonprofits face when applying for grants, the importance of being "grant-ready," and how to build strong relationships with funders. Tune in for actionable insights on securing funding, sustaining a nonprofit, and the power of transparency in the nonprofit sector.

Topics We Cover:

• Kenita's journey from single parent to nonprofit founder
• The challenges of securing funding as a new nonprofit
• Key misconceptions about grant writing and 501(c)(3) certification
• The importance of data, impact stories, and sustainability in grant applications
• How to become "grant-ready" and attract large foundations
• Building trust with funders through transparency and honest communication
• The balance between restricted and unrestricted grants post-Covid
• Maximizing grant impact through collaboration and strategic partnerships

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