Basic Grant Writing

While a grant may not be the answer to all of your problems, the ability to write a proposal that will result in funding is in high demand. This workshop provides practical help with the fundamentals of writing grant proposals and obtaining available funding. In this hands-on session, participants will be able to:

• Assess organizational readiness
• Have an overview on private versus public funding sources
• Learn the 10/60 rule
• Address the proposal fundamentals
• Critique grants

Topics Addressed: grant writing, fundraising, communication
Level: Introductory course for new fundraisers
Who should attend?

• New fundraising professionals.
• Anyone who needs to learn the foundational skills of writing grants for his/her position

Method of Facilitation: very interactive, group work, discussion and presentations
This work will amplify the impact of nonprofits by helping participants:

• Tell the story of their organization and make a convincing case for financial support
• Learn how to write compelling sections of a grant proposal
• Understand specific areas reviewers look for when evaluating grants
• Learn why proposals fail and how to avoid common pitfalls
• Serve on mock grant review panels