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Power the Mission: Winning General Operating Support Grants

About Power the Mission: Winning General Operating Support Grants

General operating support (GOS) grants are the most flexible—and often the most elusive—funding source for nonprofits. In today’s unpredictable funding climate, knowing how to secure unrestricted funding is more critical than ever.

Join grant writing expert Melanie Lambert for this actionable, strategy-packed session designed to help you write winning GOS proposals and find the funders who say “yes” to core mission support.​​​​​​​

Who Should Attend?​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​This webinar is ideal for:​​​​​​​

Nonprofit Executive Directors and Development Staff​​​​​​
✅ Grant Writers and Fundraising Consultants
✅ Board Members seeking to understand sustainable funding models
✅Anyone responsible for securing funding to keep the lights on and programs running

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Meet Your Presenter: Melanie Lambert​​​​​​​
Melanie Lambert is the Managing Director of Just Write Grants, a national grant consulting firm that specializes in helping nonprofits craft compelling, funder-ready proposals. With over 15 years of experience in nonprofit development, Melanie has helped secure millions of dollars in grant funding for organizations of all sizes—ranging from grassroots startups to well-established national nonprofits.

Melanie’s expertise is especially focused on building sustainable grant strategies, including how to secure unrestricted, general operating support in an increasingly competitive funding landscape. Known for her warm, down-to-earth approach and ability to make grant writing accessible and strategic, Melanie regularly trains nonprofit professionals through webinars, workshops, and coaching.

Her mission? To demystify the grant writing process and help nonprofit leaders get the flexible funding they need to power their missions forward—without burnout or guesswork.

Bonus Resources for Attendees:
🎁General Operating Support Proposal Template
🎁GOS Funder Research Checklist
🎁Curated List: 25 Funders Known to Fund Unrestricted Requests​​​​​​​
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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​What You’ll Take Away from This Webinar
You'll leave this session empowered and ready to write stronger general operating support grant proposals with confidence!​​​​​​​ Here's what you can expect to learn:​​​​​​​

  • Why general operating support is more essential—and attainable—than you may think

    Discover how unrestricted funding can strengthen your mission and long-term sustainability.

  • What funders are really looking for in a GOS request​​​​​​​

    Understand the key traits funders prioritize and how to align your organization with their values.

  • How to craft a compelling narrative that justifies unrestricted support​​​​​​​

    Get clear, proven messaging strategies to make your GOS proposals stand out from the competition.

  • Where to find private and corporate funders that offer GOS grants

    Learn how to research and identify the right funders who already support core mission work.

  • Common mistakes to avoid—and practical tips for getting started now

    ​​​​​​​Save time and increase your success rate by avoiding pitfalls and following expert-backed steps.

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