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
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
Training - Trains over 300 organizations on use of fiscally-sponsored grantmaking funds