Wednesday, September 24 in Madison
Foundation Center Proposal Writing Seminar
For every grantseeker who wants to learn how to write proposals geared to foundations, and for experienced grantseekers who are initiating a foundation fundraising campaign.
More than 36,000 grantseekers have strengthened their skills with our most popular seminar. Expert instructors will teach you to craft a comprehensive, compelling proposal package—step by step. You'll hear what grantmakers have to say about proposals, and gain valuable insight into the review process.
“To hear what grantmakers have actually said about proposals made this course even more instructive. I'd recommend it to any serious fundraiser.”
– Fundraising Consultant, Philadelphia
BENEFITS
Gain the competitive edge with a well-crafted proposal package
Learn the best way to present your information
Humanize your story to present a compelling picture
Convince funders to become part of your success and stay committed
TOPICS
Cover letter, executive summary; your message to the grantmaker
Statement of need; choosing data to support your case
Comprehensive project descriptions; your proof of project planning
Organizational overview, conclusion, appendices
Researching the funder to position your proposal
The grantmaker's proposal review process
BONUSES
Applicable for six continuing education points for CFRE International initial or recertification
Free copy of The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing, 5th Edition (a $34.95 value)
Workbook outlining all major course topics
INSTRUCTOR JANE GEEVER
Founder of J.C. Geever, Inc., the first woman-led fundraising company admitted into membership in the American Association of Fund Raising Counsel (AAFRC), Jane is the author of The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing, now in its 5th edition. She lectures nationwide on subjects related to grantsmanship, volunteerism, and philanthropy.
Course date: Wednesday, September 24 in Madison
Registration fee: $195 REGISTER ONLINE
Monday, August 25, 2008
FC Proposal Writing Seminar Coming to Madison in September!
Monday, March 3, 2008
FC Proposal Writing Seminars in Chicago
FYI: Excellent for fee seminars on proposal writing are coming to Chicago this month:
SAVE ON MULTIPLE REGISTRATIONS
SPECIAL DISCOUNTSAVE $25 for each additional personSAVE $25 for each additional coursePlease note: additional registrations must be made at the same time.
Proposal Writing Seminar
Thursday, March 27
For every grantseeker who wants to learn how to write proposals geared to foundations, and for experienced proposal writers who are initiating a foundation fundraising campaign.More than 36,000 grantseekers have strengthened their skills with our most popular seminar, now in its 15th year. Expert instructors will teach you to craft a comprehensive, compelling proposal package—step by step. You'll hear what grantmakers have to say about proposals, and gain valuable insight into the review process.
BENEFITS
Gain the competitive edge with a well-crafted proposal package
Learn the best way to present your information
Humanize your story to present a compelling picture
Convince funders to become part of your success and stay committed
TOPICS
Cover letter, executive summary; your message to the grantmaker
Statement of need; choosing data to support your case
Comprehensive project descriptions; your proof of project planning
Organizational overview, conclusion, appendices
Grantmaker contacts; cultivating your best advocates
Researching the funder to position your proposal
The grantmaker's proposal review process
BONUSES
Free copy of The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing, 5th Edition (a $34.95 value)
Workbook outlining all major course topics
Course date: March 27 in Chicago
Registration fee: $195 View full course description & register
Proposal Budgeting Workshop
Friday, March 28
For proposal writers at all levels who want to learn the nuts and bolts of budget preparation to support their project proposals.A sound, well-organized budget can help convince prospective funders that your project is worthy of their financial investment. This course will teach you to build a budget step-by-step to provide a complete picture of your financial needs. Using real-world case studies, you will learn to think more strategically to strengthen your budget presentation.
BENEFITS
Tell your story through the budget numbers
Present budgets according to grantmaker guidelines
Align your budget with project objectives
TOPICS
Creating each component of the project budget
Outlining the full cost of your project, including overhead
Calculating personnel costs, fringe benefits, and non-personnel expenses
Strategies for presenting income and other funding sources
Incorporating footnotes to add clarity
Using your organizational budget to help build the project budget
Funder guidelines for budget presentation and reporting
BONUSES
Workbook outlining all major course topics
Templates for budget worksheets used in the course
Course date: March 28Registration fee: $195 View full course description & register
INSTRUCTOR MARILYN HOYT Currently president and COO at the New York Hall of Science, Marilyn consults with a wide variety of nonprofits for J.C.Geever, Inc., and has spent 12 years as a grantmaker for the Westchester Arts Council. She authored the foreword for The Foundation Center’s Guide to Winning Proposals.
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Proposal Writing SeminarMarch 27
Proposal Budgeting WorkshopMarch 28
Thursday, October 25, 2007
FC Proposal Writing Seminar in Milwaukee
FYI: An excellent for fee seminar on proposal writing is coming to Milwaukee on Nov. 13:
Course date: November 13 in Milwaukee
For every grantseeker who wants to learn how to write proposals geared to foundations, and for experienced proposal writers who are initiating a foundation fundraising campaign.
More than 35,000 grantseekers have strengthened their skills with this popular seminar, now in its 15th year. Our expert instructors will teach you to craft a comprehensive, compelling proposal package—step by step. You'll hear what funders themselves have to say about proposals, and gain valuable insight into the review process.
“To hear what grantmakers have actually said about proposals made this course even more instructive. I'd recommend it to any serious fundraiser.”
– Fundraising Consultant, Philadelphia
BENEFITS
Gain the competitive edge with a well-crafted proposal package
Learn the best way to present your information
Humanize your story to present a compelling picture
Convince funders to become part of your success and stay committed
TOPICS
Cover letter, executive summary; your message to the grantmaker
Statement of need; choosing data to support your case
Comprehensive project descriptions; your proof of project planning
Organizational overview, conclusion, appendices
Grantmaker contacts; cultivating your best advocates
Researching the funder to position your proposal
The grantmaker’s proposal review process
BONUSES
Free copy of The Foundation Center’s Guide to Proposal Writing, new 5th Edition ($34.95 value)
Workbook outlining all major course topics
INSTRUCTOR JANE GEEVERFounder of J.C. Geever, Inc., the first woman-led fundraising company admitted into membership in the American Association of Fund Raising Counsel (AAFRC), Jane is the author of The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing, now in its 5th edition. She lectures nationwide on subjects related to grantsmanship, volunteerism, and philanthropy.
Registration fee: $195
SPECIAL DISCOUNT
SAVE $25 for each additional personSAVE $25 for each additional course
Please note: additional registrations must be made at the same time.
