Simulationist's Guide to Funding Sources

Join hosts Amy and Megan on this episode of Simulation Nation as they discuss vital strategies for funding healthcare simulation centers. They explore different budget types, share tips on advocating effectively for capital budgets, and highlight innovative fundraising approaches. Amy and Megan emphasize the power of nurturing strong relationships with donors, foundations, and legislators to secure state and federal grants. They also dive into the complexities of grant applications, internal funding opportunities, and the importance of tracking outcomes to maintain ongoing support. This episode is essential listening for anyone involved in healthcare education—especially nursing educators and simulation professionals looking to expand and sustain impactful programs. 🔔 Subscribe, like, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on new episodes of Simulation Nation! Chapters: 00:00 Funding Simulation Centers: An Overview 02:46 Understanding Budgets in Simulation Education 06:01 Advocating for Capital Budgets 08:58 Effective Fundraising Strategies 12:13 Leveraging Internal Grants and Foundations 17:49 Building Relationships with Donors 23:58 Tracking Impact and Reporting to Funders _____________________________________________________________________ Learn More -- www.Avkin.com Get a Quote -- https://avkin.com/book-meeting/ Subscribe! -- @AvkinInc Check out all of our wearable simulators and packages! #Avbirth -- https://avkin.com/avbirth-simulator/ #Avtrach -- https://avkin.com/avtrach-tracheotomy-simulator #Avstick -- https://avkin.com/avstick-iv-simulator/ #Avline -- https://avkin.com/avline-infusion-simulator/ #Avtone -- https://avkin.com/avtone-heart-lung-simulator/ #Avcath -- https://avkin.com/avcath-catheterization-simulator/ #Avthor -- https://avkin.com/avthor-chest-tube-simulator/ #Avwound -- https://avkin.com/avwound-wound-simulator/ #Avband -- https://avkin.com/avband/ #EliteSimulationPackage – https://avkin.com/elite-simulation-package/ #ManikinReplacementPackage – https://avkin.com/manikin-replacement-package/ #VitalSingsPackage – https://avkin.com/vital-signs-package/ _____________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to Simulation Nation Podcast: YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX-Gk1Ze6MJFalxsyfTq3tbmTOhcTufLY&si=Ydcy_O6x87PUPY8e Podcast Subscription: https://simulationnation.buzzsprout.com ______________________________________________________________________ Need help starting a Standardized Patient Program? Check out AvMentor! #Avmentor -- https://avkin.com/avmentor/ About Avkin Avkin was started by a nurse simulationist at the University of Delaware who saw the need for a better way to educate her students. She went to the engineering department with an idea to develop a wearable tracheostomy prototype. After other companies would not license the technology, we submitted a poster at the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH). We won first prize for innovation and technology at the conference and decided we would start our own company. Avkin has grown exponentially over the years, expanding product lines beyond wearable simulators and into standardized patient methodology and consulting.