Ca$h Flow, Impact, and Success

Ca$h Flow, Impact, and Success

Happy Monday Social Impact Level Up Collective Members!

We continue on our journey to understand why using a Coordinated Funding Approach matters. This facet of sustainability is one of the most important keys to an impact initiative's continued success. You can learn more about this approach in our previous newsletter edition.

TONIGHT!!

In the live tonight, I'll focus specifically on how to coordinate local, state, and federal funding. This discussion builds on our LinkedIn audio last week where I shared how grant funding is essential as part of a coordinated approach.

Join the event tonight at 7pm ET right here on LinkedIn.

Register so I know you'll be there! Drop your question and thoughts in the comments!

Success Starts With You!

Invest in yourself by taking the time to learn something new each day. Every live you attend in this community is jam-packed with things you won't hear anywhere else. That's by design to help you think about the impact you're making and maximize your actions.

I'll share some pretty powerful knowledge in the live event today, things like:

• If cash flow is your problem- there are at least 8 ways a nonprofit can bring in cash. I'll share how to leverage and use these 8 streams of income to amplify your impact mission.
• Money comes from all levels 😱. I'll go over local, state, and federal U.S. funding and how you can map these dollars to your organization's goals.
• A cool technique you can use with your board, partners, or staff to better understand your funding needs and resources.

I'll even demonstrate how to use Idea Surgery℠ to help you level up your funding strategy and sustainability.

When you join the live tonight, make sure to drop your name and how you make an impact in the chat so we can keep last week's networking momentum going.

Your Ask for Funding Just Got Easier

One of my goals is to help small organizations grow with easy-to-use tools and accessible information. I also love helping small organizations be more efficient and effective with the online resources necessary to grow.

That's why I created my Grant Writing Template in Notion. Notion is a powerful app that helps you organize, store, link to, and share information with your team.

I use Notion to help my clients manage their information in one place and I knew it would be a great resource for you too.

You can get this powerful template here.

This template includes prompts to walk you through creating a ready-to-go grant application that you can tailor for future funding opportunities.

💥STARTING SOON!!!! 💥

Time is running out to get your shortcut to applying the Coordinated Funding Approach to solve your organization's cash flow needs.

The first course modules went out to registered members yesterday and there's still time for you!

Idea 2 Impact: Art of Sustainable Grant Writing is the only place you can learn how to use the Coordinated Funding Approach I teach in my content and blog. You cannot find this stuff in a grant writing book or another course. Trust me, I tried.

Here's why this course is a huge value for your professional development budget:

• Learn grant writing and funding techniques you can use to leverage the money you need to make an impact. Plus, bonus, once you learn them you can use these skills again and again in the future.
• Every step of the way you'll have expert guidance and support to ensure your questions are answered.
• You're missing out on grant funding that you don't apply for. This course will give you the confidence you need to get out and get funded.

I won't offer this course live again until 2024. This is your chance, hop into Social Impact Summer School and learn, grow, and thrive with the skills you need!

Social Impact Level Up Living Limitless Season 2

This season's guests are crushing it with thought-provoking conversations and advice for YOU!

Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Watch on our new YouTube channel.

In case you missed it, there have been some heavy-hitting impact-makers on the podcast lately. You do not want to miss an episode!

3 Change Makers You Need to Know Right Now

Kerry Tottingham Digs into Systems-Level Change ⛏️

A rare conversation about systems-level impact work, this episode was one of my favorites of the season. Kerry presents such a clear understanding of how genuine engagement in impact work and organizational culture are two things we all need to think about when we attempt to make big changes and impact.

Here are a few takeaways from our episode:

✳️ Co-producing solutions with the population being impacted is key to creating lasting and meaningful change.

✳️ The importance of supporting workers within systems and organizations who may face burnout or encounter obstacles. 

✳️ Addressing critical issues such as leadership and organizational culture, which can hinder progress and prevent teams from achieving their desired outcomes.

Watch this short video or check out the full interview for more of Kerry's incredible journey in creating the culture for success in the impact world.

Master Your Aligned Sales Method with Kat Luckock 🪄

Kat coaches social entrepreneurs on how to make an impact while living in alignment with the life they want. As a recipient of Kat’s coaching and mentorship, I can attest to the power of her wisdom and the practicality of Kat’s entrepreneurial advice.

Key Takeaways:

❇️ How to overcome the limiting beliefs that often hold social entrepreneurs back from generating income and achieving their goals.

❇️ The importance of using data to measure the impact of your work and make informed decisions about future growth.

❇️ How to prioritize your time and resources as a social entrepreneur, and how to stay focused on your goals.

❇️ Strategies for engaging and empowering young people to take an active role in creating positive change in the world.

Watch this short video or check out the full interview for more of Kat's words of wisdom on how to improve your alignment and sales as a social entrepreneur.

How to Spark Change- Advice from Rick Ornelas ✨

Hear about Rick's journey of self-discovery. He shares how transformation has empowered him to help individuals overcome obstacles and unlock their true potential by focusing on their passion.

Key Takeaways:

⭐️ Prioritize Purposeful Actions

⭐️ Navigate Thinking Big and Planning Details

⭐️ Value the Journey

⭐️ Set Boundaries for Well-being

Watch this short video or check out the full interview for more of Rick's guide to ultimate success and maximum impact.

Don't forget!!!

You can find all this goodness in every episode of the Social Impact Level Up podcast. New episodes drop every Friday at 8 AM ET on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts.

Check out one of the upcoming episodes! We're starting a series in financial wellness that's sure to help your personal and professional cash flow.

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We greatly appreciate you listening to each episode and taking what you need from the content. Leave us a comment and a 5-star rating so we know you're enjoying what we've shared!

Did You Miss This?

Social Impact Summer School learning events have been happening all month, did you happen to miss some of these awesome chats? Watch, listen, and learn how to navigate funding to make a sustainable impact.

• Transform Your Funding Strategy: The Essentials (Live Replay)
• Grant Funding Basics (Live Replay)
• 5 Biggest Mistakes in Grant Writing (Audio)
• Grant & Funding Basics: Finding Aligned Money (Audio)
• Grant writing secrets Insider tips for winning (Audio)
• Demystifying grant budgeting Financial Success Strategies (Audio)
• Idea 2 Impact: Crafting Grant Narratives (Audio)

I love sharing information with my community- YOU! make sure you connect with me on all the platforms so you don't miss a thing!

Don't Forget to Join Me Tonight!

Hi I'm Wendie V. With over 15 years of experience as a funder, I've been the mastermind behind successful multi-million dollar grant programs. I've managed grants, overseen competitions, and even created programs from scratch. As a seasoned grant reviewer, I know exactly what funders are looking for and how they think.

But my expertise doesn't stop there. I now use my wealth of knowledge to empower clients like you to implement sustainable strategies for social change. I specialize in untangling the complexities of federal, state, and local funding, creating synergy to solve even the most complex problems.

Providing sustainability consulting, and coaching for social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders.

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