Welcome to GrantTalk! Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch and author of The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO, is joined by Jessica Safransky-Schacht, COO of United Way of Racine County, Wisconsin. Together, they take an in-depth look at United Way Grants and their incredible local impact, along with the organization’s unique grant-making approach.
🌎 United Way: A Global Brand with Local Roots
United Way is a global network of over 1,000 organizations, but each branch operates independently as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, responding to the specific needs of its community. Jessica explains, “We’re hyper-local. While part of a recognizable global brand, we operate independently to address Racine County’s pressing needs.”
💵 Highlighted United Way Grants
🌟 Success Stories: Real Impact, Real Change
- Focuses on educating children about safety in schools.
- Highlights the broad, positive impact on the community.
- Focuses on eliminating child abuse and neglect.
- They protect children, prepare parents, strengthen families and educate communities.
- Their mission is to empower students for lifelong success.
- Programs aim at strengthening supportive home environments and families.
🚨 Tips for Grant Success
Jessica offers valuable advice for nonprofits:
- Consistency is Key: Align your program’s activities, budget, and outcomes. Disconnection can hurt evaluation scores.
- Tell Your Story: Include compelling narratives alongside data. “Quantitative data is important, but qualitative stories bring impact to life,” Jessica notes.
- Collaborate: United Way partners with grassroots organizations to provide guidance during the application process, ensuring equitable access to funding.
🤝 GrantWatch: Amplifying Awareness
Jessica highlights the value of GrantWatch, saying, “Awareness is everything. Having a respected platform like GrantWatch helps us reach more people.” At GrantWatch, our mission is to level the playing field, ensuring all nonprofits, businesses, and individuals can access funding opportunities.
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Thank you, Jessica, for your insights and dedication to community impact. Until next time, this is GrantTalk, powered by GrantWatch—your ultimate grant resource! 💡
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