Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
2:00pm – 3:00pm Eastern
Click Here to Register (no recording): $85
Click Here to Register (recording included): $125
Government funding is essential—but it’s no longer predictable, sufficient, or fully within your control.
Across the country, municipalities are facing the same challenge:
projects are approved, priorities are clear—and the funding isn’t there (or doesn’t arrive in time).
At the same time, corporate partners, private foundations, and community-based funding sources are actively investing in projects that align with their goals.
The problem?
Most municipalities aren’t sure how to access these opportunities—or how to pursue them in a way that fits the realities of the public sector.
This practical, fast-paced session will show you exactly how municipalities are securing non-government funding—and how you can start doing the same.
Whether you’re trying to move a stalled project forward, expand an existing initiative, or reduce reliance on volatile funding streams, you’ll leave with a clear, actionable approach you can use immediately.
In This Webinar, You’ll Learn How To:
- Identify corporate, foundation, and community funding sources aligned with your municipality’s priorities
(many are hiding in plain sight)
- Find and pursue funding opportunities beyond traditional grants
(including partnerships, sponsorships, and philanthropic support)
- Understand what non-government funders actually want—and how to align your projects with their priorities
- Position your municipality and initiatives in a way that attracts outside investment
- Start and navigate funding conversations with confidence
(even if you’ve never done this before)
- Structure partnerships that work within public sector constraints
(including legal, ethical, and reputational considerations)
- Turn existing local relationships—businesses, anchor institutions, and community groups—into funding opportunities
- Create a simple, repeatable process for pursuing and managing alternative funding
- Build long-term partnerships that lead to sustained and diversified funding
Who This Is For:
- Municipal leaders, managers, and department heads
- Economic development, sustainability, and planning staff
- Finance and budget professionals
- Grant writers and program managers
Also relevant for:
- Nonprofit leaders seeking corporate, foundation, and community-based funding partnerships
What Makes This Different:
This is not a high-level overview or a theoretical discussion.
You’ll walk away with:
Real examples of how municipalities are actually securing non-government funding
Practical strategies you can apply immediately
Clear guidance on what works—and what to avoid—in a public sector context
What You’ll Walk Away With:
By the end of this session, you’ll have:
A clear understanding of viable non-government funding sources
A practical framework to identify and pursue the right opportunities
The confidence to initiate partnerships and funding conversations
A strategy to make your projects less vulnerable to funding uncertainty
Important Note:
This session will not be recorded for later public release.
If you want access to the content after the event, please select the recording option at registration.
This 75 minute seminar includes a Q&A and discussion of strategic problem solving and Municipal Funding How To’s.
Instructor:
Bill Edelstein is a fundraising strategist, educator, and webinar instructor with over 20 years of experience in grant writing and development. For more than five years, he has worked with municipalities and public sector professionals to strengthen their funding strategies in an increasingly competitive and uncertain environment.
An adjunct professor at Hunter College in New York City, Bill has trained hundreds of professionals across municipalities and nonprofits through his webinar series, helping them secure funding and build more sustainable, diversified revenue streams.