Grooves to Grants: Fundraising Strategies for Street Dance ft. Crash CEO Jessica Leyva

In this episode, Jude sits down with special guest Jessica Leyva, the CEO of Chicago Dance Crash. Tune in as they uncover the components of a successful fundraising strategy for street dance. From grassroots organizations to established nonprofits, this episode provides practical tips for grant writing, best practices for building strong relationships with donors and your community, and common pitfalls such as depending on a single funding source.

You’ll learn how to get started with goal setting, mission alignment, and identifying funding sources. They will also explore the pros and cons of starting a nonprofit, providing insights into tax benefits, grant eligibility, and the responsibilities that come with this organizational structure.
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Notes:

Connect with Jude
IG: @jinxdancemedia
Website: jinxdancemedia.com

Connect with Jess
IG: @jessleyva_

Connect with Chicago Dance Crash
IG: @chicagodancecrash
Website: chicagodancecrash.com

Chicago Dance Grant Resources:
https://artsalliance.org
https://myforefront.org
https://3arts.org/resources/funding/
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/culgrants.html
https://seechicagodance.com
https://www.danceusa.org