SPRING GRANTSTATION WEBINAR SERIES:
Shifting Perspectives to Enhance Your Grant Competitiveness
(Bundle of six 45-minute webinars for $60)
The funding landscape is changing rapidly, requiring nonprofits to innovate and adapt to remain competitive. Funders are shifting their priorities, expecting organizations to go beyond traditional grant writing approaches and demonstrate long-term impact, sustainability, and strategic alignment.
To succeed in this ever-evolving environment, you must rethink your strategies and adopt new perspectives that resonate with today’s funders.
In this six-part webinar series, you’ll gain the insights and practical tools needed to strengthen your grant proposals and position your organization for funding success. Each session will help you embrace a key strategic shift, allowing you to navigate the modern funding landscape with confidence.
Each webinar session is 45 minutes long and begins at 2 PM ET.
Series Topics & Dates (scroll below for full descriptions)
- April 14: Shifting from Traditional Giving to Strategic Investment*
- April 28: Shifting the Focus of Your Grants From Social to Economic Impact
- May 12: Shifting From Deficit-Based to Strength-Based Grant Narratives
- June 2: Shifting From Static Program Models to Scalable Innovations
- June 16: Shifting From Basic Grant Reporting to Strategic Accountability
- June 30: Shifting From Data-Driven Proposals to Compelling Grant Narratives
These webinars are designed for beginners, with each session including 30 minutes of practical teaching and 15 minutes of Q&A.
When you purchase your bundle of 6 webinars, you can participate live or view a recorded version of each session after the fact. More than one person from your organization can attend each webinar. All sessions run from 2-2:45 PM ET.
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Presenter Alice Ruhnke
Alice Ruhnke is the President of GrantStation. Having raised over $45 million from federal, state, and private grantmakers, she knows what it takes to get funded. As a former nonprofit program coordinator and director, and the Founder of The Grant Advantage, Alice has a deep understanding of the challenges that nonprofits face. Over the last 20 years she’s worked in the trenches with hundreds of nonprofit organizations to improve their capacity to raise funds. Alice is an author and educator with a passion to share her expertise. Her insightful trainings on grant proposal writing and development, community change models, service projects, and measuring outcomes have helped over 4,000 individuals positively impact their communities.
SPRING GRANTSTATION WEBINAR SERIES: Shifting Perspectives to Enhance Your Grant Competitiveness
$60.00
This webinar series is sold as a bundle of six for $60. Sign up for the bundle and receive all links, materials and recordings to watch at your convenience. You will receive a confirmation email with the links, and we’ll send reminders as well.
Shifting Perspectives to Enhance Your Grant Competitiveness
(Bundle of six 45-minute webinars for $60)
WEBINAR DESCRIPTIONS
April 14
Shifting From Traditional Giving to Strategic Investment*
The current federal grant landscape is marked by confusion and shifts in funding priorities, with many organizations reevaluating their strategies. A likely result is increased competition for private and corporate funding. During this session, Alice Ruhnke will explore key trends in funding along with strategies to align your proposals with evolving priorities, including economic value, innovation, and long-term sustainability.
April 28
Shifting the Focus of Your Grants From Social to Economic Impact
As funders increasingly prioritize economic value, nonprofits must demonstrate how their initiatives stimulate local economies, reduce public costs, or contribute to workforce development. Learn how to quantify and communicate your program’s economic impact, making your case compelling to funders seeking social investments with tangible returns.
May 12
Shifting From Deficit-Based to Strength-Based Grant Narratives
Funders are moving away from deficit-focused narratives and toward initiatives that celebrate community strengths and capacities. This session will teach you how to craft proposals that highlight resilience, empowerment, and assets, resonating with funders interested in sustainable, community-led change.
June 2
Shifting From Static Program Models to Scalable Innovations
Innovation and scalability are now key requirements for competitive grant proposals. This session will focus on designing programs that are adaptable, scalable, and replicable—demonstrating potential for broad impact and long-term sustainability.
June 16
Shifting From Basic Grant Reporting to Strategic Accountability
Accountability and transparency are more critical than ever in building trust with funders. Learn how to develop advanced reporting frameworks that go beyond basic metrics, showcasing clear and transparent outcome measurements that demonstrate accountability, effectiveness, and sustainability.
June 30
Shifting From Data-Driven Proposals to Compelling Grant Narratives
In a crowded field of applications, storytelling remains a powerful tool to connect with funders on both an emotional and intellectual level. Learn to balance data-driven evidence with compelling narratives that resonate with reviewers and effectively communicate the impact of your programs.