Funding My Program

Synopsis: Having enough money to operate is a good thing! Obtaining steady funding is a continual challenge for many community-based, organizations and non-profits. When an organization relies on grant funding and philanthropy to survive, they face a number of challenges, including the busy schedules of the Executive Director/CEO and staff members. In this resource guide, we will examine common challenges, resources needed, and multiple ways of funding a program.

Learning Objectives: After reading and learning from this resource guide, you should be able to:

1. Describe the typical process that occurs when organizations lose funding.
2. Explain what factors contribute to greater program evaluation costs.
3. Describe common resources that are needed to fund programs.
4. Explain the pros and cons of using internal and external personnel.
5. Describe six ways of funding a program.