Are you looking to strengthen your organization’s funding strategy? Wondering what foundations look for in proposals and how to build lasting relationships with funders?
Join OCASI – Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants for a 90-minute webinar to help refugee and immigrant-serving organizations better understand foundation funding. Whether new to grant writing or looking to deepen your knowledge, this session offers practical insights directly from the source.
Moderator:
Madeleine Nerenberg (she/her). Executive Director – KEYS Employment & Newcomer Services
Speakers:
- Aldeli Albán Reyna (she/they). Director of Grants and Community Initiatives – The Laidlaw Foundation
- Bayan Khatib (she/her). Impact Director, Refugee Newcomers – Northpine Foundation
- Naolo Charles (he/him). Program Director, Communities – The McConnell Foundation
- Nneka Otogbolu (she/her). Chief Operating Officer – The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC)
Each speaker will share a short presentation covering:
- Their funding priorities and eligibility criteria
- What makes an application stand out
- The types of organizations and initiatives they support
- Their mission and priorities for the coming year
- How they promote accessibility and equity in grantmaking, especially for smaller, grassroots, and racialized groups
You’ll also have the opportunity to ask the funders your questions directly.
ASL and FSL interpretation provided upon request
Registration required
Simultaneous interpretation in English and French
For more information, please contact Marta Orellana (She/her) at morellana@ocasi.org