Taking the Mystery Out of Grant Writing

Overview

Grant writing is about aligning your organization’s mission and project, with the mission and focus areas of a prospective funding agency. This workshop will guide you through the process and provide you with the information and tools that you need to understand the essentials of grant writing. *Be sure to bring a grant writing project you are considering to get real hands on experience and start you on your way!!

Expectations

Grant proposal writing does not have to be a mystery! In this workshop you will learn:

• How foundations and grantmakers operate
• How to find the most likely grant makers for your projects
• What needs to be included in a grant application
• How to put your project budget together
• How to review and evaluate proposal copy

Who Should Attend?

Do you have limited experience in funder research and grant proposal writing? Do you need a refresher course in the basics of grant writing? If so, this workshop is for you!  Executive directors, board and staff members working in nonprofit or government organizations will also benefit from this information packed workshop!

Meet Your Presenter

Program Details:

When: Thursday, March 21, 2013

Times: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Where: SCSU's Welcome Center

              355 5th Avenue South

              St. Cloud, MN

Early bird cost:  $79 by Wednesday, March13, 2013

Non-early bird cost: $89 after Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Online Registration

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Registration form (PDF)

For more information contact Gail Ruhland at Gail@scsutraining.com or 320.308.5759.