SCORE To Host Free Webinar on “Accessing Nonprofit Grants, Sponsorships, and Resources”

SCORE To Host Free Webinar on “Accessing Nonprofit Grants, Sponsorships, and Resources” With Support from: The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook

DATE: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
TIME: 12:00 – 1:30 PM EDT
LOCATION: Online webinar (Zoom) PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: REGISTER NOW

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the webinar. Webinar attendees will receive a presentation PDF and a link to the webinar recording.

SCORE Eastern CT (https://www.score.org/easternct), Mentors to America’s Small Businesses, presents a free Small Business webinar, “Accessing Nonprofit Grants, Sponsorships, and Resources,” with Cheryl Smith, CEO of Dewlyn Nonprofit Services.

This webinar provides a high-level overview of the online spaces available for major sources of funding and nonprofit resources. Divided into three sections, the discussion addresses the following objectives: 1) the best grant databases and websites, 2) where to locate corporate sponsors, and 3) nonprofit resources to help you further your mission.

After participating, attendees will be able to:

· Identify key websites and databases to guide the procurement of grant funds.

· Determine program eligibility for grants based on funder guidelines.

· Quickly locate potential corporate sponsors.

· Identify the different types of grant procurement documents, and when to use each type.

· Navigate the broad field of nonprofit resources.

Presenter Cheryl Smith brings over 25 years of experience to the nonprofit sector. As the CEO of Dewlyn Nonprofit Services, she assists more than 3,000 nonprofit leaders each year, helping them build sustainable organizations through her extensive training, coaching, and grant-writing expertise. Cheryl is the author of “21 Ways to Fund a Nonprofit,” a member of the American Grant Writers Association, and a former Board Chair of a child welfare organization in Georgia. In addition, her commitment to social impact extends nationwide as a nonprofit volunteer trainer for SCORE, as well as a public speaker for various private sector groups. Cheryl’s core expertise lies in establishing and strengthening organizational capacity for small nonprofit organizations, and her chief aim is to help nonprofit leaders actualize their missions and achieve their greatest potential. Learn more at https://dewlyn.com/.

Rotary is a worldwide organization of men and women who are business and professional leaders. Rotary provides humanitarian services, encourages ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 31,000 Rotary clubs located in 166 countries. Established in 1927, the Rotary Club of Old Saybrook has been very active in supporting activities on the academic, local, and international levels. Learn more at https://www.osrotary.org/about-rotary/.

About SCORE: SCORE® is a nonprofit association that offers free and confidential advice on starting your own business or improving and growing your existing small business. Since 1964, SCORE has helped more than 17 million entrepreneurs start, grow or successfully exit a business. SCORE’s 10,000 volunteer business experts provide free mentoring, resources, and educational services to clients in all 50 U.S. states and territories. In 2023 alone, SCORE helped launch 31,167 new businesses and create 152,115 new jobs, including 120,948 non-owner jobs. With 50+ webinars and special events each year, and advances in remote mentoring tools, SCORE Eastern CT helps small businesses across Southeastern and Northeastern CT. For more information on upcoming free workshops and how to schedule a free small business mentoring session with our counselors, visit https://www.score.org/easternct.

Would You Like To Become A SCORE Volunteer? Your business knowledge and experience can help others start or grow a small business. Learn more about becoming a SCORE volunteer at: https://www.score.org/page/volunteer-score.

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SCORE Eastern CT: PO Box 283, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 Email: eastern.ct@scorevolunteer.org Website: https://www.score.org/easternct

Photo Caption: Cheryl Smith, CEO of Dewlyn Nonprofit Services, presents a free SCORE webinar on "Accessing Nonprofit Grants, Sponsorships, and Resources," on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 12:00 – 1:30 PM EDT, via Zoom. Pre-registration is required to join the webinar. With support from The Rotary Club of Old Saybrook, CT.