Reviewing a funder's tax forms can be an illuminating process.
The past informs the present. That’s why understanding the history of a grantmaker’s giving is such a worthwhile task in your grantseeking efforts.
But like many tax documents, 990s can be daunting. They often include a lot of information, which can be overwhelming to sift through. So which info is most relevant for you?
During this TargetED, Alice Ruhnke will break down the key elements of the Form 990 to help you determine which grantmakers are the most valuable to your organization.
You’ll learn:
- how to quickly find 990 forms;
- the key elements of a 990 and the insights they provide; and,
- how to use the 990 as part of your strategic research into grantmakers.
This session includes 30 minutes of practical teaching and 15 minutes of Q&A with Alice so you walk away ready to use the Form 990 to improve your grant strategy.
This session is ideal for any member of a nonprofit organization researching prospective grantmakers.
Alice Ruhnke
Alice Ruhnke is the President of GrantStation. Having raised over $45 million from federal, state, and private grantmakers, she knows what it takes to get funded. As a former nonprofit program coordinator and director, and the Founder of The Grant Advantage, Alice has a deep understanding of the challenges that nonprofits face. Over the last 20 years she's worked in the trenches with hundreds of nonprofit organizations to improve their capacity to raise funds. Alice is an author and educator with a passion to share her expertise. Her insightful trainings on grant proposal writing and development, community change models, service projects, and measuring outcomes have helped over 4,000 individuals positively impact their communities.
