Have you received grants from foundations in the past?
Are you looking to foundations to apply for new grants?
With less funds to give and greater competition for those funds, grantseekers need to step up their game. Do your homework so that y can target the right foundation with the right request. Be cognizant of deadlines and required documentation. Be systematic in your research. For a much fuller exploration, we recommend reading http://is.gd/dsY5s “It’s the economy, stupid. What smart grantseekers need to know to get funds in today’s economy.”
Tom Thornton
Chief Operating Officer, JMT Consulting
Tom brings over 15 years of experience with software solutions for not-for-profit and public sector organizations as part of Micro Information Products, Sage and nFocus Software. Tom’s extensive industry and operational experience allow him to guide the overall execution of all aspects of JMT’s business including Marketing, Sales, Delivery and Support.
In addition to his experience in professional services, sales, and business development with software solutions, Tom was Director of Product Management for Sage Software, where he was responsible for new product development for all of their nonprofit accounting and fundraising solutions. Under Thornton’s leadership, Sage MIP Fund Accounting received three consecutive Campbell Awards recognizing MIP’s extremely high user satisfaction.
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