How to Align with Foundations for Requesting Grants with Carmen Randolph
In this podcast episode, Carmen James Randolph discusses her extensive background in working at a foundation and how she reviewed grant proposals.
She goes over why a grant denial isn’t always a ‘no’ and how you can submit the most competitive grant to a foundation.
Carmen discusses the importance of developing a relationship with funding sources and how your grants can stand out.
Additionally, she discusses the work she is doing as President and CEO of the Women’s Foundation of the South.
Tune in today to listen to this podcast.
About Carmen James Randolph
Carmen James Randolph is President and CEO of the Women’s Foundation of the South (WFS).
Founded by and created for women and girls of color in the South, WFS boldly revolutionizes gender and racial justice in the Southern U.S. and beyond. WFS is dedicated to building the health and well-being, wealth and legacy, and power of womxn of color and girls in the South.
So far, WFS has succeeded beautifully: WFS has already raised over $6M and provided $350k in grants to 52 women-of-color-led nonprofits in the South. Carmen is honored and prepared to lead WFS, the only such endowed foundation of its kind; the organization’s sustainability is built into its charter and DNA.
She can discuss philanthropy, women in leadership, sustainable nonprofits and strategies to build meaningful partnerships to avoid burnout.
Connect with Carmen James Randolph
Links Mentioned in the Podcast
Women’s Foundation of the South
Freelance Grant Writer Academy
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