Grant Writing for Beginners
"Good session. Simple and practical information for me to jumpstart my grant writing. Looking forward to the challenge"- MD, April 2018
"Interactive sessions involving everyone. Very hands on." MD, April 2018
"Decoding & Writing Grants for Beginners" is a 1-day Virtual workshop that highlights everything you need to jumpstart (or improve) your grant writing skills.
Throughout the 5-hour workshop, you will :
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Compare and Contrast Grant Funders
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Learn how to search for grant opportunities
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Study 5 important parts of a grant proposal.
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Learn how to take a SMART approach to goals, objectives, evaluation, and budgets.
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Practices a simple 1-2-3 formula for crafting persuasive case statements.
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Create a "Game Plan" for meeting the deadline.
We will also discuss best practices; new issues like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and how the 2020 Presidential election will reshape the face of nonprofit funding.
New for 2021: Each registration also receives up to 1 hour of 1-to-1 support with the trainer!
Session Date: 9/28/2021 (11:00 AM- 4:00 PM EST).
Can't attend the live event? No worries each session will be recorded and available for viewing at your convenience for 3 months.
**What to Expect**
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Certificate of Completion after successful completion
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Hands-on activities and practice in class
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Grant Writer on Demand" -1.0 hour of 1 to 1 support with the trainer per registration ($120 value)
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An electronic copy of our Grant Writing Toolkit ($15 Value)
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Free Grant Writing Resources
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Games, Polls, and Quizzes for an Interactive Session
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Recording of the Workshop for 3 months
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6 credit hours
Whether a newbie or a seasoned pro this class offers something for everyone. Each session is interactive and engaging. And, l'll share "tips and tricks" of the trade that have helped me raise millions for communities in need.
This class benefits beginner to intermediate nonprofit staff, grant writers, and fundraisers.
About Your Trainer
Adminstrative Lead
Dondra Ward, CEO of Sidnae Global Research, will lead the training. As a grant reviewer she has evaluated $200M+ in grants and contracts for 10 government programs in health, education, agriculture, and environment. As a grant writer she has helped nonprofits- large and small- develop winning proposal strategies for foundation and government grants. She is a Grant Professionals Association Approved Trainer.
