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Essential Grant Skills - OCMH - May 2023

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Essential Grant Skills - Online
— a 2-day training —
May 3 & 4, 2023

Tight schedule and even tighter budget? Need an intro to grant proposal writing or a refresher course? Then this fast-paced, two-day course is just for you! Learn how the grant process works so you can translate the passion for your mission into a compelling argument for funding. This training is ideal for government agencies and non-profit organizations seeking federal, foundation and corporate funding.

Learn how to:
  • Write a data-based description of the problem your nonprofit cares about
  • Define specific, measurable outcomes and demonstrate that your organization can deliver them
  • Build a basic, doable evaluation plan (and know when to call in an expert)
  • Outline a bulletproof budget
  • Plan ahead for future funding to sustain your program
  • Understand the grant proposal review process
  • Identify which tools help you find grantmakers that are right for you.
Training Includes:
  • An immersive experience delivered live over 2 days
  • Sample grant proposals for reference
  • An e-notebook richly filled with resources
  • PDF PowerPoints used in class
  • Certificate of Completion for all who fully participate
  • Six months of Alumni Membership benefits which include:
    • A proposal review by one of the Center’s senior trainers
    • Access to GrantStation databases for researching funders
    • Discounts for more grant training, consulting, & publications
Schedule
Morning Between sessions Afternoon Between sessions
Day 1 11am-1pm Eastern Time Exercises, reading & break 3-5pm Eastern Time Exercises, reading & break
Day 2 11am-1pm Eastern Time Exercises, reading & break 3-5pm Eastern Time