January 2010
Become More Effective at Grantwriting
The Funding Exchange’s next Grantwriting Overview webinar series is scheduled for February 9, 10, 16 & 17, 2010 at:
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST
Noon - 2:00 p.m. CST
11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. MST
10:00 a.m. - Noon PST
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. AST
This is an overview class to the world of grants where moderately-experienced grantwriters will review and update their skills. We’ll learn the best places to find the type of funds you are seeking; gain tips for getting organized to work efficiently; and review the basics of writing a competitive grant proposal; and briefly discuss how to create an evaluation plan.
Beginning or aspiring grantwriters will gain a wealth of information about the world of grants. While the course is not intended to replace a hands-on grantwriting intensive for beginners, it will introduce them to the world of grants, familiarize them with grantwriting terms and concepts, and start them out with good grantwriting habits.
The Grantwriting Overview will be delivered in four two-hour webinar sessions followed by an open question-and-answer session for those who wish to participate. Each session will include handouts of samples and resources you can use in your grantwriting. Sharon Gherman, President/CEO of the Funding Exchange will moderate this workshop series.
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Cost: $350 per student or $750 per site (unlimited students at one site)
Technical Requirements: To participate in a webinar, you’ll need a computer with an Internet connection and access to a telephone (a speakerphone or headset works best because of the long time periods you’ll be connected). Audio for the webinar is received via a toll-free number on your phone, and you’ll be able to ask questions and actively participate throughout the class. You’ll receive specific instructions for connecting to the webinar with your registration confirmation.
Workshop Agenda
Session One:
- Introduction
- Get Organized to Write Proposals
- Create a Sustainability Strategy
- Create a Memorable Title
Session Two:
- Find Funders
- Writing the Full Grant Proposal
- Thinking Through the Project: Document the Need
- Create a Sense of Urgency
Session Three:
- Goals & Objectives
- Task List
- Budget & Budget Narrative
- Project Description
Session Four:
- Evaluation Plan
- Executive Summary
- Attachments
- Other Documents
Handouts and a copy of the PowerPoint presentation slides will be provided to students before each class. Use of the Funding Exchange’s grantwriting handbook, The Art of Grantwriting: Communicating your Vision to Funders, is not required or included in the class fee, but may be purchased separately for $50 (a 50% discount over the retail price of $99) at the time of registration if desired.
If you prefer to practice on an actual proposal as you’re learning, you’ll want to register for our face to face five-day Grantwriting Intensive workshop. The Grantwriting Intensive is offered on a regular basis in Fairbanks, and is sponsored by nonprofit organizations or agencies in other communities throughout Alaska and the U.S. This is a great option for a staff retreat or community nonprofit workshop, and you receive one scholarship to the class and a portion of the net profit from the class. Contact us for details.
The Funding Exchange, Inc.
Helping nonprofits, tribes and agencies do their good work since 1992
(907) 451-0885
info@fundingexchange.org
www.fundingexchange.org
