May 11, 2021
In episode 22 of Mission: Impact, some of the topics that Carol and her guest, Michelle Nusum-Smith discussed include:
- Pros and cons of starting a nonprofit vs. finding a fiscal sponsor vs. starting a for-profit business
- Things to consider to be more successful as you apply for grants as a nonprofit
- The pitfalls of applying for grants and ways to diversify your funding
Guest Information:
Michelle Nusum-Smith is owner and principal
consultant at The Word Woman LLC. A licensed nonprofit consultant,
coach and trainer, Michelle helps nonprofits, government agencies,
and individuals achieve their goals. With over 20 years of
nonprofit experience, she has expertise in all areas of nonprofit
development and sustainability. Michelle has extensive speaker and
facilitator experience. She is licensed to offer consulting
services for the Maryland Nonprofit’s Standards for Excellence®
program and has the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to work
with nonprofits across the country. A graduate of the Honors
Program at Coppin State University where she earned a BS in
Management Science with a minor in Marketing, Michelle is a member
of the Grants Professional Association and an Associate Consultant
at Maryland Nonprofits.
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