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
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"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.
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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!
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Session Date: 9/28/2021 (11:00 AM- 4:00 PM EST).
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Can't attend the live event? No worries each session will be recorded and available for viewing at your convenience for 3 months.
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**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.
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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.
