098: 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! “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: http://www.grantwritingandfunding.com/77 --Press Release Podcast: https://grantwritingandfunding.podia.com/step-by-step-tips-to-write-a-press-release-sample-template “Step 1 - Have a dream. Step 2 - Go big or go home. Step 3 - Work your butt off” - Zac Woonsam Biography: 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! @AviationEducation4Kids Listen to the podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher or watch on YouTube! To share your thoughts: Send Holly an email at holly@grantwritingandfunding.com To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read all of them! Subscribe on iTunes or on YouTube. Looking for more? Follow us on Instagram @grantwriting_funding