I recently obtained my 501(c)(3) status. How do I start seeking funding?
Based on a couple of Google searches, I think that you are in the NYC area. I suggest you contact one of the following local organizations to find assistance in fundraising: the Robinhood Foundation, which funds anti-poverty programs, or The New York Community Trust.
Ask for a "Program Officer" (pogram officers are responsible for making grants), and tell that person what your organization does. Find out the process for applying for a grant, and if the foundation doesn't support your type of organization, get a referral to a donor that does. Both of these organizations are large, and the people working there should have lots of connections and resources to help you.
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