Government Relations Foundations with Jesse Clarke

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Written By Maria

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Often we take government funding for granted. Or, we treat it like an impenetrable black box that’s a mystery so we write our applications and cross our fingers. Today, we’re joined by Jesse Clarke, CEO of JN Clarke Consulting who shares insider tips on how to form successful relationships with government partners to secure new funding, keep the existing funds rolling in, and have champions at the decision making table.

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Highlights:

  • The parallels between donor and government relations

  • The significance of government investment in the non-profit sector

  • Strategies to sustain and enhance funding from government sources

  • How to start influencing decisions and building influence with government funders

  • The importance of relationships in dealing with government funding

  • Navigating through the bureaucratic systems for effective government relations

Connect with Jesse:

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jnclarke/

Maria

Maria leads the Further Together team. Maria came to Canada as a refugee at an early age. After being assisted by many charities, Maria devoted herself to working in non-profit.

Maria has over a decade of fundraising experience. She is a sought-after speaker on issues related to innovative stewardship, building relationships, and Community-Centric Fundraising. She has spoken at AFP ICON and Congress, for Imagine Canada, APRA, Xlerate, MNA, and more. She has been published nationally, and was a finalist for the national 2022 Charity Village Best Individual Fundraiser Award. Maria also hosts The Small Nonprofit podcast and sits on the Board of Living Wage Canada.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariario/
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