We first learned of Maroon 9 when we met Executive Director, ShaVonne Davis, while presenting two workshops, one on grant writing and one on relational fundraising, for North Texas Community Foundation (NTCF) FARE grantees. FARE stands for Fund to Advance Racial Equity. After receiving a 2022 NTCF Toolbox grant, she circled back to discuss how best we might partner.
We decided to take advantage of Maroon 9’s recent success with grant funding and mirror some work we had done earlier this year for The Reading League Texas. With ShaVonne and her team, we will review current vision, mission, and program of work; conduct funder research and provide a list of possible funders whose priorities might align; draft a branded tear sheet for community introductions; and coach leadership on how to use the tools provided and approach the fundraising continuum of identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for continued success.
It always impresses us what passionate community leaders can accomplish with their expertise, energy, and elbow grease, but at some point it becomes time to broaden the base of funding support. Team with us today!