Grant Writing 101: An Introduction to Grant Writing
| Dates: | September 29, 2016 |
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| Meets: | Th from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM |
| Location: | Bozeman, MT - Country Inn & Suites |
| Cost: | $89.00 |
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What You Will Learn
•The 3 Rs of successful grant writing
• Basic grant terminology and the grant life-cycle
• Determining an organization's "grant readiness"
• 10 reasons why you might not apply for a grant
• How to find your best grant prospects
• How to read a 990-PF to learn more about a foundation
• 5 questions you must answer in every grant proposal easy and effective ways to improve proposal writing
• 20 easy and effective ways to improve proposal writing
Participants will also receive a voucher valid for a free basic proofreading of a letter of inquiry or grant proposal (valid for 60 days after the workshop).
FOCUS AREA: Foundation grants.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Nonprofit staff and volunteers.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginners and advanced beginners.
Beginner - Has never written a grant proposal.
Advanced Beginner - Has written a few grants with marginal or no success.
What People Say About This Workshop:
"Excellent presentation! Exactly what I was hoping for."
"I acquired a new and important perspective today from Laura's presentation."
"Funny, fast-paced, highly relevant, very clear and consistent."
"Laura's presentation was very insightful and spoke to me on my level which I really valued."
"I appreciated the "20 Grant Writing Tips" given in the workshop."
"Laura's outlines for grant application content were very helpful in making sure my grants include the appropriate information."
| Fee: | $89.00 |
Call us at (406) 994-6550 to see if you qualify for a discount on this course.
Bozeman, MT - Country Inn & Suites
5997 East Valley Center RoadBozeman, MT 59715
Laura Rhodes
Laura Rhodes is a Certified Fund Raising Executive, Certified Grant Writer, and fundraising trainer who has 20+ years of experience working with - and for - nonprofits.
Laura started her nonprofit career in development and communications.
She later served as an interim executive director. As a volunteer, Laura has been a board member, board chair, marketing committee chair and resource development committee chair. And prior to starting her consulting business, Laura was a regional program officer with the American Express Foundation, which awarded $30 million to nonprofits each year.
Having been both a grantmaker and a fundraiser, Laura uses her unique perspective to help nonprofits find more funders, win more grants and raise more money for their cause.
Laura has helped nonprofits raise millions of dollars from grants, events, direct mail and workplace giving campaigns. She also provides prospect research and grant writing support for organizations that want to write their own grants.
To learn more about Laura, please visit https://www.thirdsectorconsulting.com/