A Complete Guide with Ken McQuiller Show Notes Are you leaving money on the table? Many churches and ministries could be accessing grant funding but don't know where to start. In this comprehensive episode, Ken McQuiller—CEO of Nonprofit Missionary and grant writing expert—reveals how faith-based organizations can unlock funding opportunities that complement traditional tithes and offerings. Ken shares his journey from a "lazy urban missionary" who learned grant writing through trial and error to helping organizations secure over $1 million in funding. Discover the three primary sources of grants, practical tools for finding opportunities, and why being faith-based doesn't disqualify you from funding. From afterschool programs and food pantries to workforce development and senior ministry, learn which church initiatives qualify for grants and how to navigate the application process successfully. Ken addresses common misconceptions, ethical considerations, and shares real success stories of churches transforming their community impact through strategic grant funding. Whether you're a pastor curious about grants or ready to dive into applications, this episode provides the roadmap you need to explore this underutilized funding source. 00:00:00 - Introduction to Ken McQuiller 00:01:08 - Ken\'s Journey into Grant Writing 00:04:39 - Understanding Grants for Churches 00:08:55 - Finding and Applying for Grants 00:16:25 - Common Misconceptions and Mistakes 00:23:09 - Ethical Considerations and Success Stories 00:32:50 - Final Advice and Contact Information Click here for the Episode 37 Transcript for Funding Your Faith: Grant Writing 101 for Pastors and Churches What You'll Learn The three primary sources of grant funding (foundations, corporate, and government) Practical tools and strategies for finding grant opportunities Why faith-based organizations CAN receive grants despite common misconceptions Which church programs and initiatives are most likely to qualify for funding Step-by-step process for researching and applying for grants How to build relationships with funders before applying Common mistakes churches make in grant applications Ethical considerations when evaluating potential funders Why grants typically fund 10-20% of program budgets (not 100%) Financial tracking and reporting requirements for grant recipients Key Quotes "For me, I think that grants is probably one of the most underutilized resources by the church. Every church is doing something in the community... and whatever that might be, there are probably a grant or two available for that." - Ken McQuiller "We are unapologetically faith-based. And so when foundations are looking us up and they're looking at our website, that is the first thing that they see and yet they still give to us. So it is possible." - Ken McQuiller "Don't give up. What you're doing is so important to our community, and not just for the community, but for the kingdom of God. And I know it's hard to find funding, but I know what it looks like on the other side, so keep going." - Ken McQuiller About Our Guest Ken McQuiller is the CEO and founder of Nonprofit Missionary, a grant writing business that helps faith-based and community-centered organizations secure funding. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Ken holds a master's degree in nonprofit administration and serves as an associate pastor at the Meeting Place Church. Over the past seven years, he has helped six nonprofits secure over $1 million in funding, transforming volunteer-run programs into organizations with paid staff. Ken is a devoted husband to Shelby and proud father of four, with a passion for helping mission-driven leaders turn vision into strategy and strategy into impact. Resources Mentioned Grant Research Tools: Instrumental - Paid grant search service with faith-based filter Foundation Center Online (Candid) - "The Google of Grant...
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