RESCHEDULED FALL 2020: Advanced Grant Proposal Writing Workshop

Due to the current health concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19, this workshop is now a WEBINAR.

Remote participation in this event is available via Zoom video conferencing. Zoom is easy to use and allows for phone or computer access. Remote access information will be sent in advance of the program via email.

Nonprofit organizations often seek grant support but fall short in receiving an award. Competition for grants continues to grow as government funding dwindles. Learn how to present your case for support no matter the type or size of grant you are requesting. This session will sharpen your grant-seeking skills by making your proposal more competitive.

From logic models to making your case for support using 2,000 or less characters, this workshop will help you prepare successful paper and paperless proposal narratives including those to the different levels of government. There will be a discussion on the use of Gantt and PERT charts and other visual aids to help reviewers quickly understand the intent of your proposed project. You will also learn techniques to use when preparing proposals to obtain grants for capacity-building projects and capital campaigns.

This workshop is all about improving on the skills already developed, shedding old attitudes, and learning new techniques to make grant proposals more competitive. Ideal participants will be those with two or more years of experience preparing grant proposals. They will have an understanding of how to develop a strong needs statement, goals and outcomes, evaluation strategies, and the budget and justification for the project/program they propose.

Participants will learn the following:

• Understand the current giving trends of foundations, corporations, and government agencies
• Analyze request for proposals (RFPs) to determine a fit with your proposed project
• Prepare reviewer friendly proposals
• Formulate strategies to develop proposals for special projects, capacity-building efforts, and capital campaigns
• Learn techniques to apply for a multi-year or million-dollar grant

Register online at Philanthropy Massachusetts.