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Winning Grants in 2025: Adapting to Change and Strengthening Your Approach

With shifting government funding, rising competition, and evolving grant maker priorities, nonprofit leaders must stay agile to secure critical funding. In this session, Lauren Steiner, a national expert on grants, will unpack the latest trends in government and private grantmaking, highlight common mistakes that cause organizations to miss out on funding, and share actionable strategies to build a stronger, more resilient grant-seeking approach. Whether your nonprofit is navigating federal funding shifts or looking to enhance its grants program, this session will provide the insights and tools you need to succeed in 2025 and beyond.


Join Grants Plus Founder and CEO, Lauren Steiner, Meghan Speer and Nonprofit Hub for a real conversation about the current landscape of institutional funding and practical ways to stay proactive and prepared.


Webinar Details

When is it?

  • VIRTUAL | March 12, 2025 | 11am-12pm EST

What will be covered?

  • How institutional funding is changing right now
  • What funders are signaling (and what they aren’t)
  • Practical ways to stay proactive and prepared

Who should attend?

  • Anyone looking for grant seeking clarity, insight, and a path forward

Lauren Steiner is the Founder and CEO of Grants Plus, the nation’s leading grant consulting firm, specializing in securing grant funding for healthcare organizations. With over 20 years of experience in philanthropy and nonprofit development, Lauren has led her team in winning hundreds of millions in funding for clients. She is a thought leader in the field, frequently speaking at national conferences and contributing insights on effective grant-seeking strategies. Lauren has contributed to key philanthropic initiatives, including The Giving Institute and the Generosity Commission and formerly co-chaired the editorial board of Giving USA. She is passionate about equipping healthcare organizations with the tools to maximize their grant potential.

Lauren Steiner has been an avid presenter on grant-seeking topics, both in person and virtually, for AFP, Grants Professionals Association (GPA), The Giving Institute/Giving USA, the Chronicle of Philanthropy, as well as a frequent guest on podcasts including GrantStation, Blackbaud’s Engage Podcast, Successful Nonprofits, and more. She is known for her practical, real-world approach to grant-seeking, ensuring attendees walk away with actionable takeaways. Additionally, she taught a graduate-level course on philanthropy at Case Western Reserve University for four years, bringing academic rigor and applied expertise to the field.


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