Advanced Grant Writing
October 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
at The Community Foundation
Presented by David Holmes, Candid
No matter how terrific your project, a grant proposal is always changing. The expert proposal writer knows that grant proposals, applications, and letters of inquiry must be customized to emphasize the fit with different funders. The skill is in knowing what to cut, and what to add, to make that fit perfect.
Join this hands-on workshop to level up your proposal writing! This class will give each participant a hands-on opportunity to find grant opportunities using Candid search. The class also offers a deep dive into targeting requests toward specific funders and provides participants with a chance to get peer and expert feedback on their writing.
Preparation: We encourage each participant to prepare for class by bringing an existing or draft LOI or grant proposal for which you would like to seek foundation funding. The workshop will include opportunities to work on the draft and share with peers for feedback.
Outcomes:
Upon completion of this advanced workshop you should be able to:
- Find and evaluate prospects with a project-based search on Candid search and determine if those prospects are a good fit for your program;
- Adapt your Letter of Inquiry and/or proposal draft to fit a prospective funder;
- Avoid common missteps in proposals and LOIs
- Assess a proposal's readiness for sending to a funder