Grant writing - 3-part series
This program is designed for anyone tasked with finding grant funds for their organization. This program will provide entry and mid-level practitioners with the skills and knowledge required for successful grant prospecting, grant writing, and grant management.
Workshop #1 - Grant Prospecting that Works (Monday, October 18, 9:00-11:00 AM)
This workshop will provide strategies for grant prospecting activities that make the grant writing process more efficient and effective. Participants will learn new strategies for developing current or future grants programs, creating more efficiency in the grant application process, and better understanding the importance of prospecting as part of the overall grants strategy. This workshop is designed for beginner to intermediate level attendees currently involved in or hoping to do more grants related work.
Workshop #2 - Grant Writing for Success (Monday, November 8, 9:00-11:00 AM)
This workshop will review common grant application types, the pros and cons of each grant type, and some general information about how to structure and write successful grant proposals to varied audiences (e.g., governmental, foundation, corporate). We will also discuss the Case Statement/Case for Support and its impact on the overall grant writing process. By the end of this workshop participants will have a better idea about the type of grants best suited to meet their organizational needs, writing styles better suited for each grant type (government, foundation, corporate), and ways to streamline the writing process.
Workshop #3 - Strategies for Successful Grant Management (Monday, November 15, 9:00-11:00 AM)
This workshop will review the important aspects of a quality grant management program. This will include the common requirements to prepare for after securing a grant from various funding sources (government, foundation, corporate). Sample tools will be provided and discussed for their applicability to grant programs. By the end of the workshop participants will have additional strategies for supporting continued grant funding through quality grant management programs along with resources and ideas about different tools and/or strategies to enhance their grant management program. Emphasis will be placed on compliance and strategies that move organizations from compliance to collaborative relationships with funders
This workshop will provide strategies for grant prospecting activities that make the grant writing process more efficient and effective. Participants will learn new strategies for developing current or future grants programs, creating more efficiency in the grant application process, and better understanding the importance of prospecting as part of the overall grants strategy. This workshop is designed for beginner to intermediate level attendees currently involved in or hoping to do more grants related work.
Workshop #2 - Grant Writing for Success (Monday, November 8, 9:00-11:00 AM)
This workshop will review common grant application types, the pros and cons of each grant type, and some general information about how to structure and write successful grant proposals to varied audiences (e.g., governmental, foundation, corporate). We will also discuss the Case Statement/Case for Support and its impact on the overall grant writing process. By the end of this workshop participants will have a better idea about the type of grants best suited to meet their organizational needs, writing styles better suited for each grant type (government, foundation, corporate), and ways to streamline the writing process.
Workshop #3 - Strategies for Successful Grant Management (Monday, November 15, 9:00-11:00 AM)
This workshop will review the important aspects of a quality grant management program. This will include the common requirements to prepare for after securing a grant from various funding sources (government, foundation, corporate). Sample tools will be provided and discussed for their applicability to grant programs. By the end of the workshop participants will have additional strategies for supporting continued grant funding through quality grant management programs along with resources and ideas about different tools and/or strategies to enhance their grant management program. Emphasis will be placed on compliance and strategies that move organizations from compliance to collaborative relationships with funders
About the Presenter:
Lauren Collens, MPA, GPC
Lauren Collens has over 12 years of experience in the nonprofit/public service field. She is Grant Professional Certified by the Grant Professionals Certification Institute (since 2016). Lauren is an active member of the Grant Professionals Association having served as past president of the Mohawk Hudson, NY Chapter and as a member of the national publications committee. Her love of reading, writing, and service for the greater good led Lauren to the grants field early on in her nonprofit career. She greatly values spending time helping others grow skills to enhance nonprofit operations and fundraising strategies.
Lauren Collens has over 12 years of experience in the nonprofit/public service field. She is Grant Professional Certified by the Grant Professionals Certification Institute (since 2016). Lauren is an active member of the Grant Professionals Association having served as past president of the Mohawk Hudson, NY Chapter and as a member of the national publications committee. Her love of reading, writing, and service for the greater good led Lauren to the grants field early on in her nonprofit career. She greatly values spending time helping others grow skills to enhance nonprofit operations and fundraising strategies.
