Intro to Grantwriting: Understanding the Process

Do you find yourself daunted or overwhelmed by the grantwriting process?  Are you unsure where to begin or afraid of yet another rejection? Then this workshop is for you!  Geared toward those new to the grantwriting process or just in need of a 'refresher', this workshop will provide an overview of the process, direct you toward potential resources and help you avoid some of the mistakes made in developing proposals.

Topics covered:

• How and why grants and gifts are made
• Prospecting and sources of information
• Approaching the right grantor
• Resources for research
• Research materials available at the library
• Top reasons for rejected proposals
• Proposal sections, goals and objectives
• How to write compelling goals & objectives
• How to involve clients
• How collaborative efforts may increase interest in your project
• The writing process 
• • How to avoid unsupported assumptions
  • Jargon & style
  • Layout & readability
• Administrative aspects once you win the grant

Instructor: Boris Frank

Advanced Grantwriting: Writing Winning Proposals

With dwindling budgets and an increase in the number of organizations seeking funding, finding and securing a grant is becoming increasingly more difficult. This interactive workshop will take you through the grant application process, step-by-step. Identify common grantwriting blunders, clarify your program objectives and refine your proposal.In this workshop, you will learn to:

• Research grants that fit your mission
• Write compelling goals & objectives
• Create a budget for your proposal
• Develop an evaluation strategy to measure effectiveness
• Oversee the administrative aspects of a grant once it has been allocated
• Identify grantwriting pitfalls

Instructor: Boris Frank