This session will feature a discussion about simple and quick grant-seeking tips specifically for food-serving organizations with Amanda Kavars, Chief Community Partner for Program and Nonprofit Relations at The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County. Participants will learn how to identify possible grant sources, define project requests, and develop a narrative to repurpose with multiple requests.
Amanda's professional background within the community includes grant writing, project management, event coordination, and communication. Prior to her role at The Community Foundation, Amanda served as the Grants Manager at Second Harvest Food Bank, where she managed and coordinated several aspects of grants, from identifying potential funding opportunities to ensuring compliance with grant requirements and reporting. Amanda has been part of the Muncie/Delaware County community since 2006. She is continually impressed by Muncie and Delaware County’s ability to build a successful plan to achieve a shared vision. She is delighted to be a part of a community full of people with big hearts who are willing to work together to make great things happen.
About Community Food Services Huddle: This peer group is for nonprofits whose work involves providing access to food, or gathering, preparing, and delivering food to neighbors in Muncie and Delaware County. This includes food banks, food pantries, and community agencies that provide food to their clients. Join this Network Huddle if you’re interested in getting to know other nonprofits with similar missions, collaborating with other food service providers, or looking for nonprofit operations support. Nonprofit staff members from any position are encouraged to attend.
About Network Huddles: These are peer groups designed for learning and networking among like nonprofits. Network Huddles are designed to connect and bring together individuals from nonprofits in a safe and supportive space. At this time, Network Huddles are limited to individuals from nonprofits located in or serving Muncie and Delaware County. If you have an idea for a Network Huddle, send us a message at info@muncienonprofits.org.