Non-Profit Roundtable #2: Grant Writing Essentials

The 2024 Non-Profit Roundtables will be based on a successful model that GRCA currently offers to for-profit executives, one that is conducive to brainstorming, sharing ideas, solving problems and networking. It centers on topics and needs as determined by the group related to the unique challenges and issues for-profit executives face every day. The first of four Roundtables, we invite community Non-Profits to join us and experts in discussing...

Grant Writing Essentials for Small Shops:
Building Blocks for Funding Success!
Join us for a dynamic grants-related presentation tailored specifically to the needs of small organizations and nonprofits. In this interactive session, we'll demystify the grant writing process and provide you with practical tools to maximize your funding potential. Learn how to identify the right funding opportunities, tailor your proposals to meet funder requirements, and effectively communicate your organization's mission and impact. Discover insider strategies for navigating the grant application process on a limited budget and leveraging your organization's strengths to stand out in a competitive landscape. Whether you're a newcomer to grant writing or seeking to refine your skills, this workshop will empower you to pursue funding with confidence and drive positive change in your community.

RSVP now and let's pave the way for your organization's success. Together, we can make a difference!

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Rhonda K. Hudak, CFRE, has a M.S. in Arts Administration from Drexel University and spent 18 years in community non-profits, with a focus of fundraising for the arts, before assuming her role at Reading Area Community College (RACC) in 2017. Organizations that she has previously worked for include Olivet Boys & Girls Club in Reading, the Allentown Art Museum (AAM) and the Baum School of Art in Allentown, and the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia. 

In her role as RACC’s Director of Grants, Hudak is responsible for overseeing the college’s re-occurring grant submissions and reports, as well as seeking out new revenue streams through local, state, federal, private and corporate funders. She currently manages a portfolio of $7.8M in grant funding for the college. In addition to being a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and an alumna of the Leadership Berks program, Hudak graduated from the Advance Leadership Program from the Boys & Girls Club University in partnership with the University of Michigan. She also participated in the Presidents’ Leadership Institute program, a leadership partnership program for employees of RACC, Lehigh Carbon Community College and Northampton Community College. Ms. Hudak currently serves on various boards and committees including the WCR Center for the Arts’ Advancement committee and as the President of the Association of Fundraising Professions (AFP) Berks County Chapter. She was recognized as a Distinguished Honoree at the 2019 AFP National Philanthropy Day breakfast.