How to Make a Nonprofit Fly with Zac Woonsam of Youth Inspiration Nation
Zac shares the ins and outs of his nonprofit while Holly provides TONS OF TIPS for increasing funding and getting more grants!
Bio:
Zac Woonsam is the Executive Director of Youth Inspiration Nation Inc, a non-profit that is dedicated to providing motivation, inspiration, and education through aviation. In a nutshell, he teaches little kids how to fly. Zac founded Youth Inspiration Nation in 2017, and it's been the most painfully brutal, yet amazingly gratifying experience he's ever had. His favorite saying is, "If it was easy, it wouldn't be any fun!"
You can find Zac on his website https://inspirekids.us/ or on Facebook and Instagram! You can also help the kids get their wings by making a donation on Giving Tuesday this year!
“You have to talk to other people. Learn lessons that they’ve learned already so that you don’t have to make that same mistake.” - Zac Woonsam
In this week’s episode, you’ll learn all about:
- The reality of working with nonprofits
- The inspiration behind Zac’s nonprofit
- How he teaches and encourages middle school kids
- The logistics of teaching children how to fly
- The downside to giving things away for free
- Strategies Zac uses to fund his nonprofit
- How to move from foundation grants to federal funds
- Tons of practical tips from Holly on getting federal grants
- Making connections to increase funding
- What to do when you can’t afford a grant writer (don’t miss this!)
- Writing a press release to get more visibility
*Mentioned in the interview:
- Press Release Blog Post: https://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/77
- Press Release Podcast: https://grantwritingandfunding.podia.com/step-by-step-tips-to-write-a-press-release-sample-template
Watch the YouTube Interview with Holly & Zac
“Step 1 - Have a dream. Step 2 - Go big or go home. Step 3 - Work your butt off”
An Inside Look at Youth Inspiration Nation
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