The
ABCs of Grant Writing
Grant writing workshops focus on
the important elements of a
grant proposal including:
- Cover Letter
- Executive Summary
- Need Statement
- Goals and Objectives
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- Methodology
- Evaluation
- Budget
- Future Funding
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Emphasis is placed on the
process of planning and research
as well as the cultivation of
potential foundation and
corporate donors. Learn about
the typical questions funders
ask when considering a proposal,
the criteria used, and the steps
taken after a proposal is
submitted. You will have an
opportunity to critique sample
proposals and review winning
proposals.
The
XYZs of Grant Writing - Advanced
Grant Writing
Building from The ABCs of Grant
Writing, this workshop is
designed for those who seek to
increase their effectiveness in
the field of grant writing and
grant management. The session
will include:
- Request for Proposal
Analysis
- Hands-On writing
- Use of Statistics
- Collaboration
- Identification of Support
Documentation
- Sharpening Your Grant
Writing Skills
You will be asked to begin the
workshop with a well-developed
idea for a grant proposal and
encouraged to have identified a
specific grant request from a
private, corporate foundation or
federal or state grant
opportunity. This session
features small group work and
one-on-one technical assistance.
The ABCs of Grant Writing is
a recommended prerequisite to
this workshop.
Grassroots Fundraising
What are the most effective
and successful methods of
raising money? Discover the
nuts and bolts, ideas and
activities to help fundraise.
This workshop features:
- NEW Trends in Giving
- Establishing an Annual
Campaign
- Effective Strategies for
Cultivating Life-long Individual
and Corporate Donors
- Special Events Planning
- Board’s Role in Fundraising
- An Outline of a Fund
Development Plan
Other important topics
discussed: creating a case
statement, prospect research,
fundraising materials, and
administrative systems and
procedures. You are guided from
"the ask" to the acknowledgement
and find that fundraising is a
simple process anyone can learn.
Establishing An Effective Direct
Mail Campaign
Explore direct mail as an essential
component of a comprehensive
development plan. Important
elements:
- Planning and Budgeting
- Selecting an Audience
- Developing a Direct Mail
Package - Layout, Graphics, and Copy
- Evaluating and Testing
Learn about the advantages and
challenges of a direct mail
campaign. You will have an
opportunity to critique samples
and review winning direct mail
packages.
