Too many nonprofits chase deadlines, dollars, and decisions without a clear plan, and it’s costing them.
Yet, support for your nonprofit mission can be from foundation and government grants, especially if you plan strategically.
In this session, Heather sat down with grant strategist Elaine Marie Navarro, founder of Just Look Left, to talk about what really makes grant fundraising work.
Spoiler: it’s not more hustle, it’s more intention.
Elaine shared how successful grant fundraising is less about reacting to opportunities and more about building a calm, focused system. We talked about:
- Why a grant calendar can change everything
- How to spot (and skip!) misaligned opportunities
- What it looks like to build a system that supports clarity, not chaos
Whether you’re a grant newbie or juggling multiple deadlines, this conversation offers practical ways to bring more ease and strategy into your work.
Elaine’s Bio:
Elaine started Just Look Left in the middle of the 2020 pandemic—because if not then, when? What began as a side hustle to rekindle her passion for grant consulting quickly grew into a thriving full-service firm. Today, Elaine leads a powerhouse team of six incredible grant professionals dedicated to helping nonprofits secure vital funding and make a real impact.
A certified grant writer and proud University of Oregon alumna (Go Ducks!), Elaine combines creativity and strategy to deliver results. Outside the office, she’s a mom to three lively daughters and two snoring bulldogs, a wine tasting enthusiast, avid traveler, concert lover, and unapologetic carb aficionado.
Watch here now: https://youtu.be/r1HYptUnrd4
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