Each day NASNA will post the answers to 4 common questions asked to all workshop presenters leading up to the conference. Check back daily for more information on this year’s conference workshops and roundtables.
1) Why do you think your workshop topic is important for street newspapers and/or nonprofits?
Many of the conference attendees are nonprofits and therefore need to learn to effectively make a case for funding to foundations, corporations and individuals. Our panel will feature several experienced grantmakers discussing what they look for in organizations, in letters of inquiry, and in full proposals. Hopefully attendees will come away with ideas to help them in future fundraising.
2) What is one thing attendees will take away from your workshop/discussion?
Our hope is for an open discussion of what it is like from a funder’s perspective, but also to discuss the experiences of attendees in dealing with foundations. Attendees should come away from this with tips on what to do and what not to do in reaching out to funders.
3) What are you most looking forward to at the conference?
We’re excited about NASNA’s conference taking place in the Windy City! We most look forward to meeting attendees and learning more about their cities, their organizations, and their street newspapers.
4) If someone can’t make your workshop what’s the best way for people to contact you if they have questions?
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