Course Content
Understanding Nonprofit & Faith-Based Funding Streams
There are SEVEN major funding streams: 1. Federal grants 2. State grants 3. County & city grants 4. Foundations & philanthropies 5. Corporate giving programs 6. Community partnerships 7. Church collaborations You will learn how each works, who qualifies, and how to prepare.
Nonprofit Infrastructure Requirements
Funders require structure. Before awarding money, they want to see: • 501(c)(3) determination letter • Board of Directors • Bylaws • EIN • Bank account • Financial statements • Program descriptions • Mission & vision clarity • Impact data This section breaks down each requirement and includes worksheets to build them.
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Nonprofit Readiness Checklist
Faith-Based Funding & Church Partnerships
Churches and faith-based organizations are eligible for: • Community development fund grants • Youth programs • Housing initiatives • Social service grants • After-school programs • Feeding programs • Mental health & wellness grants You will learn how to build faith-based collaborations and submit proposals that align with biblical community missions.
Grant Writing Fundamentals
Every grant proposal has the same structure: 1. Executive Summary 2. Statement of Need 3. Program Description 4. Target Population 5. Goals & Objectives 6. Expected Outcomes 7. Budget & Justification 8. Evaluation Plan 9. Sustainability Plan This section teaches you how to write each part clearly and powerfully.
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Statement of Need Starter
Where to Find Grants
You will learn how to search: • Grants.gov • SAM.gov (grants section) • Local government portals • Foundation Directory • GrantWatch • United Way • Candid • Community foundations • Corporate giving departments Step-by-step guidance included.
Building a Nonprofit Capability Statement
Your nonprofit capability statement includes: • Mission • Vision • Core programs • Community impact • Service regions • Board members • Partnerships • Funding history • DUNS/UEI (if applicable) • Contact information A template is provided in the workbook version.
Budgeting, Program Costs & Funding Justification
Funders want to see: • How money will be used • Salary allocation • Program materials • Facilities costs • Administrative costs • Outreach activities • Participant support You will learn how to build a clean, fundable budget.
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Program Budget Plan
Community & Corporate Partnership Development
Corporations LOVE to fund: • Youth programs • STEM education • Workforce development • Community impact • Faith-based initiatives This section teaches: • How to approach corporate giving departments • Email templates • How to present your nonprofit • How to build multi-year partnerships
Nonprofit Reporting & Compliance
Winning funds is easy. Keeping them requires: • Reporting • Tracking impact • Meeting deliverables • Documenting spending • Maintaining records • Sticking to the approved budget This section shows you how to stay in compliance and stay fundable
Module 8 Final Assignment
Submit: □ Nonprofit capability statement draft □ Program description (1 page) □ Budget worksheet □ Statement of need □ List of 10 target foundations □ Registration on Grants.gov completed
Module 8 — Nonprofit & Faith-Based Funding, Grants & Partnerships “Your Mission Deserves Resources — Not Struggle.” By Dr. Eugene Tinker Jr.

[Community] is experiencing [problem]. 

Statistics show [data]. 

This issue disproportionately affects [population]. 

Without intervention, [consequence]. 

Our organization seeks to address this with [solution].

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