When it comes to accessing the funds needed to bring our ideas to life, getting your hands on these needed resources is something we can’t take for granted. Grants are a form of funding which offer non-profits and other organizations the opportunity to fund a number of remarkable projects. From educational opportunities to job training, economic development, and more, it is likely that grants were the driving factor behind many of your community’s most needed resources. If you have a project in mind but aren’t certain where to find funding, you’re in luck, because the New Jersey State Library is here to offer a helping hand in their latest upcoming webinar.
On Thursday, February 29th, the New Jersey State Library invites you to their next webinar, “Introduction to Finding Grants”. This compelling conversation will walk guests through the need to know details regarding the abundance of grant-writing resources currently available through the New Jersey State Library. This conversation will be held virtually on Zoom from 12pm to 1pm. While all NJSL webinars are completely free to attend, advanced registration is required. If you do plan on tuning in, please be certain to fill out the registration form on Zoom, linked here: Register – Zoom. By investing just one afternoon of your time, with a bit of help from the NJSL team, you’ll know how to access to some of the state’s best resources for years to come.
Throughout the afternoon, guests will have the opportunity to learn more about the ins and outs of the New Jersey State Library’s Funding Information Center. This conversation will center on the ten most important things grant seekers need to know when finding funding, including topics such as:
- Who funds nonprofits and what are their motivations.
- What do funders really want to know about the organizations they are interested in funding.
- How do you identify potential funders and make the first approach.
Those in attendance of the webinar will be granted login credentials to the Foundation Directory database and will have remote access for the 48 hours following the presentation. At the conclusion of the talk, there will also be ample opportunity questions in case any further clarification is needed. This webinar is certain to be of note to anyone currently seeking funding, offering a glimpse at one of a grant seeker’s most valuable resources.
For more information about the Funding Information Center, please visit the NJSL website, linked here: F.I.C. – NJSL. Likewise, for additional details on this and other upcoming events at the library, please check out the NJSL’s calendar, linked here: Events – NJSL. If you have any questions or would like any assistance with the registration process, please contact the NJSL at (609) 278-2640. Don’t leave money on the table by missing this important webinar, be sure to snag your spot today and help bring your projects to life!
