#001: Nat Heath from Trimob on winning funding as a new nonprofit

The conversation explores the financial challenges faced by Nat Heath and his organization, highlighting the struggle for funding and the innovative approaches taken to secure financial sustainability through reconciliation action plans and cultural awareness initiatives.TakeawaysThe first eight months were financially challenging.Living off breadcrumbs was a reality for us.Funding was hard to come by due to organizational gaps.Organizations preferred consultants over direct investment.We sought to create legitimacy through our work.Reconciliation action plans became a funding strategy.Cultural awareness initiatives were also leveraged for funding.Investing in grassroots organizations can yield better results.Support for organizations should be more direct and less transactional.Innovative funding solutions are essential for sustainability.