Ep 119: Innovative Grant & Collaborative Fundraising Strategies for Growth (with Katya Hancock) [Video]

Are you ready to explore innovative grant and collaborative fundraising strategies to amplify your nonprofit’s impact?

Join Jena and Katya Hancock, the founding Executive Director of Young Futures, as they delve into the mission of Young Futures and share practical insights into the innovative grants and collaborative funding approaches they have successfully implemented to expand their impact.

In this episode, you’ll discover how Young Futures provides crucial funding and support to organizations on the front lines of youth mental health in the digital world. Katya discusses the grant-making process, the importance of funding a variety of solutions, and the transformative impact of these grants on nonprofit success.

Key Takeaways:
✅Collaborative Funding Model: Learn the benefits of collaborative funding, including pooling resources, reducing risk, and leveraging diverse expertise.
✅Grants and Grant Writing: Gain insights into the grant-making process and effective grant-writing strategies to secure crucial funding for your nonprofit.
✅Practical Insights: Understand how value alignment with funders, intentional relationship-building, and maintaining strong partnerships are essential for success.

For more information on grant writing and the optimal application process, head back to
Ep 24: Grow Your Grant Potential with Gauri Manglik, Founder @instrumentl
https://youtu.be/PLwe9UGIRD4

Find out more about Young Futures and the inroads they are making in creating a safe digital space for young people here: https://youngfutures.substack.com/

Don’t miss this episode packed with valuable strategies to enhance your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts and create a greater impact!

Learn more about Young Futures here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/young-futures-org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngfuturesorg/reels/
X: https://twitter.com/TheYoungFutures
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YoungFutures

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Key Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: What is Collaborative Funding
01:16 About Young Futures
05:41 Benefits of Collaborative Funding Model for Nonprofits
08:59 Young Futures’ Collaborative Funding Experience
10:02 Is Collaborative Funding is Right for Your Organization?
12:01 Challenges and Overcoming Them
13:59 Young Futures’ Funding Challenge
16:28 Building a Network of Supporters
17:55 Conclusion Building relationships over time