Often we take government funding for granted. Or, we treat it like an impenetrable black box that’s a mystery so we write our applications and cross our fingers. Today, we’re joined by Jesse Clarke, CEO of JN Clarke Consulting who shares insider tips on how to form successful relationships with government partners to secure new funding, keep the existing funds rolling in, and have champions at the decision making table.  Key Highlights:  The parallels between donor and government relationsThe significance of government investment in the non-profit sectorStrategies to sustain and enhance funding from government sourcesHow to start influencing decisions and building influence with government fundersThe importance of relationships in dealing with government fundingNavigating through the bureaucratic systems for effective government relationsConnect with Jesse: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jnclarke/ Our friends and sponsors at Keela asked me to put together a guide of fundraising tips I wished every small nonprofit knew. Go ahead and download the guide here: https://www.keela.co/consultant/the-good-partnership (and don't forget that Keela offers our listeners 40% off their first year's subscription).