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Taking the Mystery out of Grant Writing!
An Overview of the Grant Seeking Process
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Stearns History Museum
St. Cloud, Minnesota
The SCSU Center for Continuing Studies, along with the Central Minnesota Community Foundation, invites you to attend a one day workshop that will take the mystery out of grant proposal writing, increase your skills and improve your results.
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!
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.
Meet Your Presenter
Karl Samp, Owner-Consultant
Starting
in 2006, Karl has been providing consulting services in the areas of
strategic planning, group facilitation, mediation, training, grant work,
and asset mapping to a variety of for and not-for-profit organizations.
Prior to that, Karl was the V.P. and lead staff for the community development
programs at the Initiative Foundation in Little Falls for nearly nine
years. This work included leadership training and grant making initiatives.
The Initiative Foundation serves 14 counties in Central Minnesota .
Prior to that time, he was with Central Lakes College in Brainerd, Mn . for over seven years working in classroom instruction, human service program coordination, curriculum development, and service-learning coordination. Community organizing, community development, and partnering with nonprofits were the foci of his service-learning efforts.
Karl worked for 10 years with Kaposia , inc., a nonprofit, where he helped lead efforts to convert their services for adults with severe disabilities from traditional, segregated services to a community and asset-based employment service. Karl has also worked as a naturalist, Park Ranger and tour leader.
Karl has Bachelor of Science degrees in Recreation, Park Administration and Community Education and Geography from Minnesota State University , Mankato . He is a current Commissioner on the Crow Wing County H.R.A and past board member and President of the Gordon Rosenmeier for State and Local Government. He is active in and through his church. Karl was awarded the 2002 Service to Mankind Award for the Brainerd Lakes Area, by the local Sertoma Club.
Karl lives on the Mississippi River near Brainerd, MN. He is an avid gardener, fisherman, hunter, and golfer.
Workshop Details
Date: Thursday, March 13, 2008
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Stearns History Museum
235 33 rd Avenue South
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Fees:
The registration fee is $89 per person and includes refreshments, lunch and workshop materials. A $10 early registration discount will apply for all registrations received by February 28, 2008.
Registration Procedure
Please register on the attached form. All registrations are due by March 6, 2008. Early registration is encouraged.
Please download your regsistration form here 08 Grant Writing Brochure Reg Form
To register by phone, please call: 320-308-3081. For additional Information, contact Gail Ruhland at: Gmruhland@stcloudstate.edu.
Note: A confirmation letter, map and workshop preparation materials will be mailed to all registered participants.
Special Accommodations
To ensure full participation in this workshop, please inform us about any dietary requirements or physical challenges which should be addressed prior to your arrival.
Please call if you would like more information or have questions. Contact Gail Ruhland at (320) 308-3081.
Customized Corporate Education
The Center for Continuing Studies invites inquiries from businesses and organizations throughout the State of Minnesota regarding targeted programs specific to individual needs.
If you or your business is interested in having a training package designed for your needs, contact:
Gail Ruhland
Director of Training Program Development
St. Cloud State University, Center for Continuing Studies
320-308-3081 or
Gmruhland@stcloudstate.edu.
