Grants 101: The Complementary Nature of Grants

Synopsis: Grant funding must be viewed as a secondary, complementary source of income. Your organization needs revenue streams that are consistent and reliable. In this resource guide, you will learn why grants must be viewed as complementary, why chasing grant money is a bad idea, and why you need a master fund raising plan.

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

1. Explain why your organization needs consistent revenue streams.
2. Describe why grants should not be the primary source of income.
3. Explain why chasing grant money is a bad idea.
4. Describe why organizations need a master fund raising plan.