Workshops May 10 - Proposal Writing and Grantseeker Resources

Guest Speaker: Kief Schladweiler, Coordinator of Cooperating Collections with the Foundation Center, will present 2 workshops on Thursday, May 10, in Memorial Library, Room 126 (728 State Street, University of Wisconsin-Madison).  Registration is not required. This is a free workshop.

10:00-10:45 Proposal Writing Basics
11:00-12:00 Guide to Online Grantseeker Resources

Proposal Writing Seminar - Foundation Center - March 29 - Pyle Center

Join over 38,000 grantseekers who have strengthened their skills with our most popular course. You'll gain insight on how to prepeare a compelling proposal and convince funders to become part of your success.

LEARN TO

• Write a succinct cover letter and executive summary to the grantmaker
• Support and humanize your state of need with relevant data
• Organize detailed and comprehensive project descriptions
• Present a concise organizational overview and necessary appendices

BONUSES

• Application for six CFRE International points
• Free copy of The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing, 5th edition (a $39/95 value)

Location
Pyle Center, University of Wisconsin-Extenstion
702 Langdon Street, WI 53706

Course Times
Check-in and coffee: 8:30am
Course 9am-4pm

Registration Fee $195 per person
Save up to 20% on multiple registrations
Register now
foundationcenter.org/training/pws or call 800-424-9836

Spring GIC Workshops

Up-coming Workshops

 

Intro to Foundation Grants for Non-Profit Organizations

Sessions will include an orientation to the Collection, background on the world of grantmaking, information on how to build a credible nonprofit organization, as well as general grantseeking tips.  This workshop is suitable for staff of nonprofit organizations and UW clientele.

• Friday, April 27, 2012 ~ 9 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Foundation Directory Online
Gain hands-on experience using the Foundation Center's foundation database, Foundation Directory Online.  Those new to grants research, consider taking it with the workshop above!

• Friday, April 27, 2012 ~ 11 a.m. – 12 noon

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Further Information

Each semester the Grants Information Collection in Memorial Library at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, sponsors workshops on grant-seeking strategies.  Workshops generally exclude funding for for-profit enterprises and for personal welfare assistance.

Fee:  None ~ free to all

Registration:  Not required ~ but seating is limited.

Location:  Room 231 Memorial Library
at 728 State Street, Madison*

Non-UW participants will be able to get a day pass upon showing an ID at the entrance. For more information telephone (608) 262-6431, or send email to: grantsinfo@library.wisc.edu.

Communiversity Session: Evaluating Nonprofit Programs

Register now for this special Communiversity session presented by the UW Center for Nonprofits:

“Evaluating Nonprofit Programs: The Case of a Community Partnership"
with UW Associate Professor Lori Bakken and collaborators, Hugh Meyers and Cathy Couture of Orion Family Services

Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Presentation 5:00 – 6:00 pm with networking reception to follow

1800 Engineering Hall, 1415 Engineering Drive, UW-Madison Campus
Parking Available in Lot 17 next to Engineering Hall

Evaluating the effectiveness of nonprofit programs is a critical element of continuous planning efforts. This
session will share details of how UW faculty and students worked with principals of Orion Family Services on
evaluating their “Parent Skill Builders” program. Participants will hear about how this collaborative
community/academic partnership worked and details of the value derived from it. This session will also
explore how similar evaluation projects can impact future funding and program decisions.

Registration is free and open to the public.
Register by pressing Ctrl and clicking on this site:
https://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/OHRDCatalogPortal/Default.aspx?tabid=29&CourseKey=36474
Or by emailing Katherine Sydor at sydor@wisc.edu

This UW Center for Nonprofits Communiversity Sessions receive generous support for this series from the
Oscar Rennebohm Foundation, Alliant Energy Foundation, and the Brittingham Fund, Inc.

Grant Links, October 17, 2011

UW-Madison:  College of Letters & Sciences - Ralph B. Abrams Scholarship (Undergraduates)

Beloit, WI:  Ambassador Club to give grants (Nonprofit Organizations)

Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Portage, Taylor,Wood, and western Shawano Counties, WI:  Komen affiliate to offer grants (Nonprofit Organizations, Governmental Agencies and Educational Institutions)

WI:  Department of Health Services - Procurement and Grant Opportunities (Varies)

WI:  Department of Natural Resources - Funding Sources Water and Wastewater (Varies)

WI:  Wisconsin Department of Tourism Grants

Grant Links: September 28, 2011

UW-Green Bay:  Research Council announces fall 2011 funding opportunities (faculty research)

WI:  Wisconsin Community Fund's Social Justice Grants (nonprofit organizations)

US:  American Soybean Scholarship Applications Now Online (college-bound high school seniors)

US:  Education is Power MedPro Rx Scholarship

US:  KaBOOM!/Let's Play Grants (nonprofit organizations or governmental subdivision)
 
US: Online Colleges.org Support A Student Scholarship for Single Parents

Grant Links: September 12, 2011

Fond du Lac, WI:  Women's Fund of the Fond du Lac Area Foundation (Nonprofit Orgs)

US:  Astraea Lesbian Foundation's International Fund for Sexual Minorities (Nonprofit Orgs)

US:  KFC Colonel's Scholars (College-bound high school seniors)

US:  Marshall Scholars for Study in the UK (Graduate Students)

US:  National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship (Doctoral Students)

International:  Khyentse Foundation (Buddhist students)