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Want to know more about the #AMPTGrant? You can watch the full AMPT Grant Info Session now on our YouTube Channel! Get all your AMPT Grant questions answered by AMPT's very own Ana Agarrat Abel! Watch now below and be sure to subscribe for more upcoming informational videos! #AMPTUp #Grant #InfoSession #WatchNow #BlackNonprofits #LatineNonprofits #ChicagoNonprofits #AMPT

I find when Founders have misconceptions about nonprofits and grant writing, they make some serious mistakes. When I was writing grants, these were the mistakes Founders made and the misconceptions that led to those mistakes. Understanding these misconceptions is the first step in not making the same mistakes.

Benefits of Volunteering with SCORE as a Business Mentor Tue, Apr 9, 2024 1:00 PM EDT If you have business experience or skills and are eager to help small business owners and entrepreneurs grow in your community, you should consider volunteering as a SCORE Mentor. SCORE is the nation's largest source of free, expert mentoring, resources and educational content for small businesses. In 2023, SCORE helped start 31,167 new businesses, creating 120,948 non-owner jobs; 91% of SCORE's "in business" clients were still in business at the end of 2023 and 48% of "in business" clients reported an increase in revenue. In this webinar, you'll hear firsthand from our dedicated SCORE mentors about how they utilized their expertise to help local small business owners and how you can become a SCORE Mentor and make a difference in your community. Click the photo below to Register

Missed our PAC Seminar? 🌟 Don't worry! You can now catch the full video online at your convenience. Dive into expert insights from leading professionals in tax, estate planning, and philanthropy, including detailed information on the 2024 federal budget update specific to Alternative Minimum Tax and Inclusion Rates. #PACSeminar #TaxPlanning #EstatePlanning #Philanthropy #JCF

Florida For Good Miami is a partner of the Conscious Capitalism Florida Chapter that helps assist companies in the state that wish to become more sustainable in their operations.  On February 21, Florida for Good Miami will be hosting a virtual open house to introduce the work they do, share the value that can be added to your organization, and hear how the conscious business movement has brought success to their companies. #ConsciousCapitalism #ConsciousLeadership #ConsciousCulture

Tomorrow, a partner of the Conscious Capitalism Florida Chapter, Florida For Good Miami, will be hosting a virtual open house. As they get closer to sharing their new exclusive membership model in April, this open house will serve as an opportunity to learn more about Florida for Good Miami and how your business can use the power of business as a force for good. #ConsciousCapitalism #ConsciousLeadership #ConsciousCulture

The Co-op Model..... How did any of us find out about the cooperative business model? I learned by accident. Our organization was looking for a new kind of business structure to have a community owned classic amusement park museum. When our local amusement park (Whalom Park) closed the surrounding communities were upset that our park wasn't going to open and no one asked us what we as the citizens of those communities wanted. Then it was stripped and sold for development before our eyes. In one of our many meetings we had at my house one guest said that it sounded like a ski mountain her friends owned shares of. After that meeting I Google searched that information and found the Mad River Glen Cooperative MRG a skier owned mountain. For the next two years of researching MRG and co-ops in general we formed our organization as a consumer cooperative called the New Whalom Cooperative. As a business model it makes sense for us but it makes sense for many businesses but it's so hard to find all the information and tools needed to create a co-op. In today's world you can set up a business structure through a website in 5 minutes but you can't find a way to do that as a co-op. Why is that? Over the years since I've/we've found more resources and great people who help guid our co-op journey. One of those resources is the Everything Co-op radio show hosted by Vernon Oaks. For 11 years the show has dived into many types of co-ops and different programs that help educate and create cooperatives. Within this episode referenced here in this post the question arises. How can we market the co-op business model more? It's the business worlds best kept secret. How many of you have an account at a credit union? Did you know that a CU is a financial cooperative?! I didn't either. As cooperators we need to spread the word about the co-op business model. October is co-op month and if you have a platform you need to post, share or download as much information as we can so maybe in the future any cooperators can structure there co-op business on that same site that only takes 5! minutes....

This article gives a more complete look at what we are doing in the ACE Program.

𝟑 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 As a nonprofit founder, it's easy to believe that grants are the solution to all your funding problems. But are they really? In this podcast episode, the host highlights three common misconceptions that many founders have about grants and grant writing. The first misconception is that grants will fund your organization. While it's true that grants can provide a significant amount of funding, they are not a magic solution. Founders who chase after grants they won't qualify for end up wasting valuable time and resources. Instead, focus on building a strong infrastructure that will attract donors and make your organization grant-ready. The second misconception is that grants are a one-and-done fundraising activity. Unfortunately, writing a grant proposal is just the tip of the iceberg. Once you receive a grant award, you'll have to keep track of expenses, receipts, and meet the expectations of the foundation or government agency. It's a process that requires planning and attention to detail. The third misconception is that grants are free money. While this may seem obvious, many founders forget that grants come with added costs. There may be requirements for specific equipment or computer systems, and you'll need human resources to run programs. Don't ignore the costs associated with grants at the expense of your organization. In conclusion, grants can provide much-needed funding for your nonprofit, but it's important to understand the realities of grant writing and the misconceptions that can hold you back. Use these tips to build a strong infrastructure, plan for the grant process, and understand the costs associated with grants.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬: 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 🤔🤯Misconception : Grants will fund your organization. False! It takes more than just being tax-exempt to secure grant funding. But don't worry, we'll walk you through how to build the infrastructure needed to attract donors and sustain fundraising efforts.