Sponsoring:
Essential Grant Skills
— a 2-day training —
February 5-6, 2025
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 nonprofit organizations seeking federal, foundation and corporate funding.
Learn how to:
- Write a data-based description of the problem your nonprofit is addressing
- 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
- A folder and digital 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 funder databases
- Discounts for more grant training, consulting, & publications
Training Location:
Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative (BRIC)
100 Research Parkway
Waco, TX 76704
| Morning | Lunch | Afternoon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Feb. 5 | 9am - 12pm (Refreshments at 8:30am) | 12 - 1pm | 1pm - 5pm |
| Thursday, Feb. 6 | 9am - 12pm (Refreshments at 8:30am) | 12 - 1pm | 1pm - 5pm |
Learn more: Essential Grant Skills
Waco Foundation's mission is to promote solutions to community challenges, strengthen local nonprofits, engage philanthropists and manage charitable assets in order to improve quality of life in McLennan County.
