Historically, organizations led by people of color go underfunded by grants and are trusted less to make decisions about how to spend those funds, according to a new report by the consultancy Bridgespan and Echoing Green, an organization that invests in and provides support for leaders of emerging social enterprises. This conversation is about how we can support women of color in fundraising through capacity building and how to apply for Cohort 2 of the WFGV Immersive Grant Writing Program in Rochester, NY.

Below you will find our “Class of 2023” Program Informational &

Discussion on Philanthropic Redlining

2023: Learn about Philanthropic Redlining and how it impacts fundraising spaces and the communities impacted by our work.

The Cohort 1 Immersive Grant Writing Program presentation starts at 00:2:25 - 00:16:25. The Philanthropic Redlining discussion starts right after.

Program Details and Eligibility:

What is the name of the program?

  • Immersive Grant Writing Program

Who is the program for? 

  • Designed for non-profit leaders of color, working within a small to mid-sized organization without major fundraising support.

  • You do not have the be in an Executive Director role, but your path must point to fundraising. 

  • Your organization must have an official 501c3 designation.

  • Your organization must be within the Greater Rochester Area (Genesee County, Livingston County, Monroe County, Ontario County, Orleans County, Seneca County, Wayne County, Wyoming County, Yates County.)

How many organizations are we opening this program to?

  • 10 women/organizations. There will be 1 representative chosen from each organization.

  • Each student is allowed to assign a program back-up from the same organization in the case you are unable to attend a class.

What is the cost of the program?

  • Zero cost.

How long is the program?

  • 6 months, with up to 20 sessions (in-person and online).

Additional Incentives:

  • There will be a $500 gift given to each participant to place towards a grant writing or professional development activity.

Graduation Requirements:

  • Participants must have adhered to all attendance requirements.

  • Participants must have a completed all work assignments and will be required to produce a grant ready for submission by the end of the program.

    Disclaimer: Completing the Immersive Grant Writing Program does not constitute certification and is not to be utilized as an official credential to offer grant writing services.