What if your next grant didn’t take weeks to write—and actually got funded?
FUnding the Future:
Learning the Ins and Outs of Grant Writing Virtual Summit
August 5-6, 2025
August 5-6, 2025
Join 18 experts to learn what funders really want (9:30 am - 1:00 pm CST) plus the tools, strategies, and systems that get you to “yes.”
Who It’s For + Why It Matters
If you’re tired of guessing what to say in your proposals…
Sick of losing time to clunky systems…
Or wondering why “good enough” still isn’t getting funded—
This summit is your shortcut to clarity, confidence, and grants that work.
Learning the Ins and Outs of Grant Writing Virtual Summit
Join 18 experts to learn what funders really want (9:30 am - 1:00 pm CST) plus the tools, strategies, and systems that get you to “yes.”
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MEET YOUR HOST
Sabrina Walker Hernandez
Sabrina is the President & CEO of Building Better Boards, where she transforms high-level potential into extraordinary performance. A Harvard-certified nonprofit strategist, bestselling author, and renowned keynote speaker, Sabrina specializes in helping corporate and nonprofit boards build elite leadership teams, raise millions, and lead with purpose. With over 25 years of executive experience and more than $36 million raised, Sabrina has trained 10,000+ leaders through her powerful workshops like How to Build Superior Work Teams and How to Build a 7-Figure Nonprofit Board. Her message reaches national audiences through her hit podcast Sipping Tea with Sabrina and her role as editor of the Here’s the Tea Nonprofit Report.
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MEET YOUR Host
Bryan Partee
Bryan is the founder of the Nonprofit Marketplace, where he empowers nonprofit leaders to fund their missions with focus and clarity. A former CEO of two Boys & Girls Clubs, Bryan led record-breaking growth in both membership and revenue over his 20-year career—raising income by 651% and expanding reach by 594%.With a degree in Child Psychology and a heart for impact, Bryan’s leadership journey spans professional sports, public service as a City Commissioner, and transformational work in youth development. Today, he turns his deep experience into actionable tools and training for nonprofits ready to level up.A proud husband and father, Bryan built the Nonprofit Marketplace to stay closer to home—and still make a difference nationwide.
What You’ll Learn
We’re not just talking about writing grants.We’re giving you a full-circle grant readiness strategy from experts who’ve secured millions.
Track 1: Grant Strategy & Readiness
Build the foundation for success with:
✅ Budget alignment that funders love
✅ Internal readiness & compliance
✅ Winning partnership strategies
✅ Real talk on what makes you “grant ready”
Track 2: Grant Writing Skills & Innovation
Go beyond templates with:
✅ Fundable storytelling frameworks
✅ Evaluation that proves impact
✅ Sector-specific language & tips
✅ Creative techniques to stand out from the stack
Track 3: Grant Tech, Research & Operations
Work smarter (not harder) with:
✅ AI + automation tools for writing & research
✅ Prospecting platforms that deliver results
✅ Workflow systems to streamline your team
✅ Real examples of tech-driven grant wins
What You Get With Your $97 Ticket
Access to all 18 live sessions over 2 days? Downloadable resources & speaker “swag bag”? Replay access for 6 months? Real-time Q&A with grant experts? Exclusive bonus offers from our partners
MEET THE SPEAKERS
18 learning sessions available from noted grant writing professionals, CFREs, consultants, and AI experts!
Bryan Partee
Patricia Cade
Julie Starr
Tara Johnson
Grant Writing 101
Holly C. Alsop
Find What You Need, When You Need It: Build a Grant-Ready Filing System That Works
Schedule
Get excited because this lineup is incredible! Below you’ll find the summit schedule.
All times are shown in Central Standard Time Zone.
Day 1: Tuesday, August 5
Breakout Room 1
- 10:00 am – 10:45 am: Understanding the Grant Funding Landscape: Aligning Organizational Strategy with Funders’ Priorities with Bryan Partee
- 11:00 am – 11:45 am: Navigating SAM.gov with Patricia Cade
- 12:00 am – 12:45 pm: How to Write Corporate Grants with Julie Starr
Breakout Room 2
- 10:00 am – 10:45 am: Being Grant Ready with Terecka Brown
- 11:00 am – 11:45 am: Grant Writing 101 with Tara Johnson
- 12:00 am – 12:45 pm: Grant Funding Research Tips and Skills with Dr. Bev Browning
Breakout Room 3
- 10:00 am – 10:45 am: Being Grant-Organized - You Got the Grant, Now What? with Lindsay Swain
- 11:00 am – 11:45 am: Document Storage for Grants with Holly C. Alsop
- 12:00 am – 12:45 pm: Beyond Grant Applications: Subcontracting to Simplify the Process with Colette Schultz
Day 2: Tuesday, August 5
Breakout Room 1
- 10:00 am – 10:45 am: How to use AI to Streamline and Enhance the Grant Research and Writing Process with Dr. Krista Kurlinkus
- 11:00 am – 11:45 am: Grant Compliance, Reporting, and Post-Award Management with Christie Wright
- 12:00 am – 12:45 pm: Best Practice Models to Build the Program Design Narrative with Dr. Bev Browing
Breakout Room 2
- 10:00 am – 10:45 am: Managing Partnerships & Collaborations in Grant writing with Rocio Puente Mata
- 11:00 am – 11:45 am: How to Improve Your Organization's Competitiveness in the Grant Process with Dr. Ginny Blankenship, CFRE
- 12:00 am – 12:45 pm: Creative Approaches to Grant Writing with Debbi Lane (Mallinson)
Breakout Room 2
- 10:00 am – 10:45 am: Repurposing your Grant into Other Funding Assets to Diversify Your Funding During any Administration with Holly Rustick
- 11:00 am – 11:45 am: AI in Grantseeking Overview: Ways You Can Use AI to Speed up Your Workflows with Rachel Cannella
- 12:00 am – 12:45 pm: Beyond the Award: Using Grants to Build Capacity with Gabrielle Henderson-Love
WHy Now?
Because the grant landscape is shifting. Funders expect more strategy. AI is changing how we write. And the same old “copy-paste” approach just won’t cut it anymore. It’s time to go from frustrated to funded—with expert guidance, practical tools, and a supportive community behind you.
This isn’t another passive SUMMIT.
It’s a live, interactive learning experience with real people, real strategy, and real results.
Bonus: Get the Summit “Swag Bag”
All attendees receive downloadable checklists, cheat sheets, templates, and discounts from our expert speakers. Because a great summit doesn’t end at the logout button—it powers your progress after it.
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