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75% of grantmakers that fund Minnesota nonprofits are located outside the state. Join Steve Paprocki and the Access Philanthropy team for an in-depth look at WHO some of those national funders are. HOW to judge: Are you right for them? Are they right for you? Learn practical advice on reaching out and creating memorable introductions that open doors for future funding.
About the Workshop. Now in its 17th year!
Every year, Steve Paprocki and the Access Philanthropy team select the top 100 “most interesting” funders outside of Minnesota that give inside Minnesota and publish detailed profiles on each one: From top corporate foundations to family foundations who have moved, to those who show a strong interest in specific regions of the state. This research, and our 24 years of experience reaching funders, is the basis of the National Funders Workshop.
Highlights
We’re again teaming up with Minnesota Council of Nonprofits to bring you:
Fundamentals of National Grant Seeking
Understand the roadmap to get your nonprofit ready for national funding. We’ll cover:
- Key steps to ensure your nonprofit is “funder-ready”
- Crafting compelling pitches that align with funders’ strategic goals
- Fine-tuning your organizational profile to stand out in competitive national grant pools
Connecting with Program Officers and Stewardship
New this year. You’ll learn practical advice on finding the right contact people, reaching out, and creating memorable introductions that open doors for future funding. Gain insight into maintaining positive, ongoing relationships with funders, from thoughtful updates to impact reports, ensuring your nonprofit remains top-of-mind for renewals and future funding opportunities.
Funder Profiles: Mega-Funders, Corporate Foundations, and Family Foundations
The team will highlight many of the “most interesting” national foundations that fund in Minnesota. Uncover potential supporters that invest in Minnesota, including insights into major players and lesser-known family foundations with regional interests. Learn what each funder prioritizes and their application guidelines. Areas covered:
- The top national foundations that fund in Minnesota
- Family foundations who’ve moved but are still interested in Minnesota
- Corporations with local plants or offices in Minnesota
- Corporations with high Minnesota sales volume funding in the state
- Midwest/regional funders
- National/international mega-funders
- New Era Funders: Many newer funders take a different approach to giving
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for executive directors, development staff, board members, and grant writers at Minnesota nonprofits interested in securing national foundation support.
Registration Includes:
- The book of the top “most interesting” 100 National Funders that fund in Minnesota
- Two-week guest access to the Access Philanthropy database of funder profiles
- A recording of the event, comprehensive summary of the Q&A, and a complementary 30-Minute Call with an Access Philanthropy Advisor
Presenters:
Steve Paprocki
Access Philanthropy President Emeritus
Steve (he/him) has spent his entire professional career in philanthropy – as a foundation director, fundraiser, trainer, donor consultant, author, researcher, and lobbyist. He knows his stuff. He draws on his diverse experience and extensive network to help nonprofits meet the right people, at the right time, and meet their goals.
Kirsten Gulbro
Access Philanthropy Senior Associate/Moderator
Kirsten has 20 years of fundraising experience, raising more than $100 million for Minnesota’s nonprofit community. Her expertise includes grant writing, corporate sponsorships, major gifts, special events, nonprofit communications, and prospect research.
Patricia O’Brien
Access Philanthropy Senior Grant Writer
Patricia has led and supported the growth of a myriad of organizations, with a particular emphasis on BIPOC-led. As a nonprofit leader and fund development consultant, she has raised more than $100 million.
Carlos Mariani Rosa
Executive Director of Minnesota Education Equity Partnership (MNEEP)
Carlos leads the statewide authority on educational race equity in Minnesota. Under his leadership, MNEEP receives funding from the largest MN Funders as well as national support from the Joyce, Lumina, and ECMC foundations
Thirty Minutes Free with Access Philanthropy Team Members
Need a sounding board for your development ideas? Need promising new ideas from the philanthropic sector? Need someone to think about the big picture or the day-to-day fundraising stuff? Access Philanthropy crew members offer 30-minute chats for free.
Drop a note to [email protected] to set up a time to chat.