Dogwood Webinar Series
Next Session:
Better Together: How Strategic Partnerships Advance Project Impact
June 17, 2026 at 12 p.m.
Our Next-Level Funding webinar series provides expert insights on seeking and securing grant funding beyond Dogwood.
The next session, ” Better Together: How Strategic Partnerships Advance Project Impact,” will be held on June 17, 2026 at noon.
Purpose: The majority of government and foundation grant opportunities require applicants to describe the partnerships relevant to their proposed work. This is not a formality. Rather, an applicant’s partnerships are indicative of multiple factors key to their potential success in managing and implementing grant funding.
The IFP team will provide an overview of why partnerships matter in both the short- and long-term when it comes to grant development. The webinar will help participants consider the key ingredients of impactful partnerships and how they can boost nonprofits’ competitiveness in the current funding environment.
Goal: Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the “why” behind funders’ interest in an applicant’s partnerships. Presenters will discuss how partnerships illustrate nonprofits’ credibility, capacity, and potential impact. Additionally, attendees will develop familiarity with key considerations when developing new or expanding existing community partnerships, and understand best practices for ensuring that partnerships can achieve a “force-multiplier” effect on project impact. Finally, the presenters will share specific examples of partnerships that played a pivotal role in winning proposals.
Innovative Funding Partners (IFP) is a nationally recognized grants consulting firm highly regarded for an impressive overall grant success rate of 75%. Well known for their expertise in federal and other government grant writing, this success is based not only on technical expertise but also on a foundational relationship-building approach. IFP’s team of over 20 highly experienced consultants is passionate about helping organizations meet the unique needs of their local communities and better serve their constituents by seeking and securing grant funding.
Carrie Davis is an experienced grant writer and project manager with a consistent track record of success working with organizations across diverse sectors and geographies. She provides project oversight, facilitation, and coordination at all levels of grant development. Carrie has successful experience with foundation, corporate and government grants including DOL, HRSA, SAMHSA, CDC, DOE, USDA and more.
Susannah Williams is a grant writer with a proven track record of securing federal and foundation grants across multiple sectors, including health care, workforce development, and education. She has extensive experience in supporting clients’ project design and development to meet complex grant requirements. Susannah has written multiple successful proposals for CDC, HRSA, DOJ, and DOL, among others.
