​Management of Grantmaking Funds for Community Organizing

For more than ten years, Dawn Mabery Chestnut has managed fiscally-sponsored multi-million-dollar grantmaking funds
for national umbrella organizations seeking to deliver grant dollars to their affiliates across the country for community organizing.

Through Mabery Consulting, LLC, Dawn has consistently focused on service to underserved communities to bring about lasting change.

Dawn has extensive experience working with donors, political figures, grassroots leaders, and advocacy campaigns.

The Work

 Manage fiscally-sponsored grantmaking funds for state and local affiliates of national nonprofits to raise 501(c)(3) contributions

Serve as the primary point of contact addressing the needs of corporate and foundation donors, clients, grantees, and the fiscal sponsor

Develop training materials and lead training for grantees and client staff

Work in close coordination with the fund fiscal sponsor to ensure order, efficiency, and accuracy in processing grants

Prepare docket materials for and facilitate meetings where fund advisory board members vote grant dollars from the fund to grantees

Reconcile fund financial documents and monitor fund balances

Track fund data for impact reporting

Troubleshoot unexpected issues and devise protocols for special large dollar funding initiatives

The Impact on Community Organizing

Amount Raised - Facilitates millions of dollars for social justice and immigrant rights organizations

# of Grants - Awards thousands of grants to local causes through fiscally-sponsored funds

# of Donors and Grantees – Works with hundreds of donors and organizations across the country
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Training - Trains over 300 organizations on use of fiscally-sponsored grantmaking funds

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