Is your organization ready to seek grant funding? Shrinking foundation and government resources are making competition tough for grant dollars. With more nonprofits applying for foundation and government dollars, a well written proposal is increasingly important in helping your organization be selected for funding. Position your proposal for success when you learn from veteran grant writer, Harvey Chess, how to develop fundable proposals for your organization.

This interactive workshop offers participants the tools for assessing organizational readiness, a realistic organizational approach for going after grants, and the practical skills necessary for developing a winning proposal. You will examine the components of a good proposal, with Harvey sharing his considerable experiences as both a proposal writer and a grant maker.

This workshop will help beginners start in the proposal process and help veteran proposal writers pick up valuable tips and refine their skills.

Click on the image above to watch a video clip from Harvey’s prior workshop at the Nonprofit Resource Center.

You will learn:

• the vital connection between developing organizational strength and developing effective proposals
• the critical elements in persuasive proposals
• how to move from program planning into marketing proposals
• strategies for approaching funding sources appropriately

Each participant receives a copy of Harvey’s book, First the Organization Then the Money: Getting Smart About Getting Grants.

Two-Day Fee Schedule:

$190.00  Employees of organizations with budgets under $500,000
$250.00  Employees of organizations with budgets over $500,000

What prior participants had to say:

I thought that I had a good application and would learn how to polish it. Learned I need to do lots of pre-proposal planning before I start writing a proposal. 

Harvey’s program really nails the important aspects of writing a successful grant… It is difficult to accommodate all skill levels, this class was balanced.

…a succinct, practical class. Your class helped us clarify our thinking.

It became common to hear that funders felt I had read their mind by anticipating their questions.