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.
Nonprofit organizations face increased demands for services from their communities. But when it comes to internal needs, traditionally they have been tasked to minimize overhead costs. And unfortunately, the area that suffers the most is the investment in systems. This puts significant strain on their finance teams, as many now have corporate cards, shifting from…
Through Improved Grant Management for Community Action Agencies Community Action Agencies (CAA) are a special breed of nonprofit agencies. They are the primary source of direct support for the more than 34.5 million people living in poverty in the United States. Community Action Agencies and Head Start Programs serve more than 16 million individuals and…
One of the most rewarding elements of our job is being able to assist individuals and organizations that are making the world a better place on a daily basis. JMT Consulting has had the honor of working exclusively with nonprofits for more than 20 years. Each of these organizations has their fair share of incredible…
Nonprofits face risk on all sides. In a March 2016 report, Oliver Wyman and SeaChange Capital Partners list some of the difficult conditions under which nonprofits must operate. Among these are: Tackling society’s hardest problems Limited funding Increasing costs for services Recruiting and retention Ever-changing operating environment These experts conclude, “It is no surprise that…
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