Learn the key components for writing an award-winning grant proposal to private and public funders, including Dane Arts. From parsing grant guidelines to writing a compelling narrative and developing a budget, this hands-on workshop covers what you need in order to get started or to refine your knowledge of grant writing.
Instructor:
CAROL COHEN
Carol Cohen (PhD in theatre and drama, UW- Madison) is grants manager for Wisconsin Public television and a reviewer for the Dane Arts grant program. She also works with small nonprofits on grant development.
For additional information, contact:
SARAH MARTY: 608-263-2790
S, Nov 3, 9 am-noon
GoodmanCommunity Center
149 Waubesa St
Madison, WI
$65
Register Online
https://secure.uwex.edu/semtek/register/reg_register.cfm?sessionid=W13A8681003150&groupid=ACSL
or register by phone at 608-262-2451
Register anytime. Program # 3150-13-LSA
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Grantwriting for the Arts - Nov 3 - Goodman Center - $65
Friday, August 31, 2012
Fall GIC Workshops
The following workshops will be held at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Memorial Library, Room 231. Registration is not necessary but space is limited. For more information or to register, contact grantsinfo@library.wisc.edu.
Introduction to Foundation Grants for Nonprofit Organizations
Friday, September 21, 2012, 1:30-2:45pmFriday, November 9, 2012, 9-10:45am
Foundation Directory Online
Friday, September 21, 2012, 3:30-4pmFriday, November 9, 2012, 11am-Noon
Grants for Your Education
Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 3:30-5pmTuesday, April 17, 2012
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
Friday, March 16, 2012
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
- Application for six CFRE International points
- Free copy of The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing, 5th edition (a $39/95 value)
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
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Spring GIC Workshops
Up-coming Workshops
- Friday, April 27, 2012 ~ 9 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
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
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.
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. |
Thursday, October 27, 2011
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.
Monday, October 17, 2011
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
