From overwhelmed to empowered: Smarter grant prospecting

Grant writing is one of the toughest parts of the nonprofit job — especially if you’re doing it without proper training, tools, or support.

In this session, Sheleia Philips, Founder and Principal Consultant at SMP Nonprofit Consulting, will show you how smarter grant prospecting can ease that burden. You’ll learn a relationship-driven approach informed by more than ten years of real-world grant writing and consulting experience. These are practical strategies you can start using right away!

You’ll discover how to:

• Identify aligned funders who truly match your community’s needs
• Make stronger prospecting decisions with confidence
• Build lasting relationships that extend far beyond the application itself

Whether you’re a seasoned grant professional, nonprofit leader, or new to grant seeking, you’ll walk away with actionable takeaways you can implement immediately with less overwhelm and more impact.