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Want to land invite-only grants and corporate sponsorships? Hear how Surge for Water built trust-based relationships that unlocked over $1M in funding. Founder Shilpa Alva shares actionable strategies for grant writers and nonprofit leaders to move from cold outreach to long-term funder partnerships, boost corporate support, and secure sustainable funding for water access, menstrual health, and community-led solutions.
Most grant writers never get access to invite-only funding…but Surge for Water cracked the code. In this episode, founder shares how building trust and transparency helped the nonprofit unlock over $1.7 million in foundation and corporate funding. You’ll learn how relationship-building, cultural sensitivity, and community ownership can position your nonprofit for exclusive funder invitations — not just open calls.
Key Takeaways:
-How Surge for Water earned funder trust before ever applying
-Turning reports into relationship tools
-Steps to get noticed by invite-only grant funders and corporate sponsors
-How community ownership fuels sustainable solutions Tune in today to listen to this podcast.
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Holly Rustick
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