Are you a nonprofit or volunteer group who is interested in taking a more holistic approach to your community-based work? Or someone who is interested in receiving financial support for your community event, tool, or program? The New England Grassroots Environment Fund invites you to join our Executive Director, Julia Dundorf, on January 9, 2018, to learn about our Guiding Principles for strong community organizing that increases your impact and revenue. Julia will be joined by Program Director, Nakia Navarro and Program Manager, Ally Philip, who will share available opportunities for support from the Grassroots Fund, from grants to stipends to sponsorship.
What will you learn from this webinar?
What we define as fundable community projects
How the Grassroots Fund supports grassroots trainers and community events
How to receive a grant from the Grassroots Fund
How the Grassroots Fund can serve as your fiscal sponsor
How the Grassroots Fund can help you market your upcoming event
Speakers:
Julia Dundorf, Executive Director -- Julia has been Executive Director of the Grassroots Fund since October 2014. She has nearly two decades of experience forming and working with nonprofits and community engagement programs. Complementing her experience in energy and climate change solutions, she has a background in nonprofit development, management and board participation in the broader fields of environmental sustainability, low-income housing solutions, domestic violence and business environmental sustainability.
Nakia Navarro, Program Director -- Nakia joined the Grassroots Fund in July 2016 and her nonprofit experience spans well over fifteen years. Prior to joining the Grassroots Fund, Nakia the New England Regional Director at Let’s Get Ready which provides low-income high school students with support services to both enter and complete college. Nakia volunteers her time by speaking to youth about her career and how to become a community organizer. She also volunteers as a board member of both the WBGH Community Advisory Board and the Rise Above Foundation Board.
Ally Philip, Program Manager -- Ally joined the Grassroots Fund in February 2015 while completing her Bachelors of Science in Environmental Conservation Studies at the University of New Hampshire, which she received in May 2015. In her role at the Grassroots Fund, Ally has administered over 300 Seed grants and assisted in the development and implementation of the Harvest grant program. Ally also plays a key role in planning, implementing, and coordinating the RootSkills Training Series.
This webinar is brought to you from the New England Grassroots Environment Fund through the RootSkills Training Series.
