Diversifying Funding for SOT Programs
Please join us for our upcoming webinar, “Diversifying Funding for SOT Programs,” hosted by The National Capacity Building (NCB) Project at the Center for Victims of Torture and The National Consortium of Torture Treatment Programs!
Date: May 20th, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
11:00 – 12:00 CT, 10:00 – 11:00 MT, 9:00 – 10:00 PT
Description
This session offers an overview of how programs can strengthen sustainability through funding diversification. With uncertainty in federal funding and rising demand for services, organizations must adopt a more intentional and proactive fundraising approach. The session will walk through core funding streams and how they can complement existing federal grants. Participants will explore how to align their mission with funder priorities, build internal capacity for program development, and create a development plans that supports both core programming and long-term resilience. The session will also highlight ways to leverage organizational strengths, including partnerships and internal expertise, to build compelling cases for funder support.
Learning Objectives
- After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify alternative funding streams.
- Explain how diversified funding supports program sustainability and flexibility.
- Recognize ways program staff across roles can contribute to fundraising strategy.
- Outline initial steps for developing a basic funding diversification plan.
Who should attend?
This webinar is intended for staff of torture rehabilitation programs that are funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement and/or are members of the National Consortium of Torture Treatment Programs, SASIC Program staff, as well as others who provide services to survivors of torture.
Meet the Presenter
Dana Mach
Dana Mach is a nonprofit development professional with over a decade of experience in institutional fundraising, grant management, and strategic partnership cultivation. As Strategic Partnerships Officer at the Center for Victims of Torture (CVT), Dana plays a key leadership role in designing new programs, securing funding, and advancing both domestic and international partnerships that align with CVT’s mission to heal survivors and end torture worldwide. Her expertise spans donor engagement, proposal development, and strategic planning, with a strong track record of stewarding relationships with government agencies, foundations, and corporate partners. Dana brings a collaborative, data-informed approach to cross-program strategy, leveraging her background in public policy and human rights to build funding models that are sustainable, impactful, and attuned to the needs of survivors. She holds a Master of Public Policy from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and a BA from City College of New York.