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PAST PUBLIC TRAINING EVENTS |
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"Reality Grantmaking" Workshop The Association of Fundraising Professionals 45th International Conference on Fundraising: "Endless Possibilities" Description: You’ve experienced reality TV . . . now get ready for "Reality Grantmaking." In this workshop, participants will witness proposal review and decision-making by a panel of respected San Diego area grantmakers. Session attendees are invited to submit a two-page mini-proposal. (To view the Request for Proposals, click here.) Proposals will be screened by the co-moderators and several will be selected for the "real time" review. Selected proposals will be made available on the AFP conference website so attendees can download, print and follow along. During the workshop, panelists will discuss and score the proposals and the agency with the highest score will receive a $1,000 cash grant at the end of the session thanks to the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy through support from Scott Staub, ACFRE.
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Get Your Grant With A Proposal Makeover What are the top ten flaws that grantmakers cite as their “pet peeves” when reviewing funding requests? Can you identify the major problem areas that spell disaster for your grant success rate? This "grantwriting how-to" seminar will answer these key questions and provide you with helpful hints for writing persuasive funding requests. Building on data and comments gathered from a recent survey of North American grantmakers for their new book, Grant Proposal Makeover: Transform Your Request from No to Yes, the presenters will share proven techniques for transforming “ugly duckling” proposals into “beautiful swans.” For more information and to register, go to www.AffinitySeminars.com.
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Reality Grantmaking: "Special Arts Edition" Thursday, October 18, 2007 Representatives from the Walter and Elise Haas Fund, the James Irvine Foundation, The San Francisco Foundation and the Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation will participate in reviewing and scoring real proposals selected from those submitted by local arts organizations and choosing one grantee who will receive a $1,000 mini-grant at this exciting event. This program is FREE, but you must register at the Foundation Center's website to attend. Note: If you would like to submit a proposal for consideration, download the Mini-Grant Competition Request for Proposals. |
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Grant Proposal Makeover With Cheryl Clarke, Fundraising Consultant Thursday, April 19, 2007 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership, San Rafael What are the common flaws that grantmakers cite as "pet peeves" when reviewing proposals? Can you identify the major problem areas that spell disaster for your grant success rate? Using data gathered from an extensive survey of North American grantmakers for their book Grant Proposal Makeover: Transform Your Request from No to Yes, Cheryl Clarke and Susan Fox will share their techniques for transforming "ugly duckling" proposals into beautiful swans through critical review and editing. Using demonstration, sample proposals and class exercises, you will learn how to transform "ugly ducklings" proposals into "beautiful swans" through critical review and careful editing. The cost of the workshop includes a copy of the new book, Grant Proposal Makeover: Transform Your Request from No to Yes, by Susan Fox and Cheryl Clarke. For more information and to register, go to http://cvnl.org/. For workshop handouts, click here. |
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"Extreme Proposal Makeover" Based on a recent survey conducted by the instructor and a colleague, this session will reveal the common flaws that grant makers cite as "pet peeves" when reviewing proposals. Using this data and sample proposals, the presenter will demonstrate the transformation of "ugly ducklings" into "beautiful swans" through critical review and careful editing. At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will:
For more information, go to http://cvnl.org. |
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"Reality Grantmaking" Workshop Craigslist Foundation Nonprofit Boot Camp NOTE: If you would like to submit a proposal for consideration at Boot Camp, go to www.craigslistfoundation.org for the Request for Proposals. You must be registered for Boot Camp to submit a proposal and if your proposal is selected as one of the finalists, you must attend the workshop session to be eligible for the cash grant. |
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"Extreme Proposal Makeover" Based on a recent survey conducted by the presenters in preparation for their book Grant Proposal Makeover: Transform Your Request From No to Yes, this session will reveal the common flaws that grantmakers cite as "pet peeves" when reviewing proposals. Using this data and sample proposals, the presenters will demonstrate the transformation of "ugly ducklings" into beautiful swans through critical review and editing. At the conclusion of this session, participants will:
For more information and to register, go to http://www.learningannex.com. |
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| Reality Grantmaking – Health and Human Services Edition Moderated with Cheryl Clarke, Fundraising Consultant Tuesday, May 22, 2007, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Foundation Center, San Francisco You’ve experienced reality TV ........ now get ready for "Reality Grantmaking". At this session, co-sponsored by the Foundation Center, Development Executives Roundtable and the Association of Fundraising Professionals-Golden Gate Chapter, participants will witness proposal review and decision-making as a panel of real grantmakers reviews proposals submitted by health and human service organizations. Applicants will be screened by the session moderators to ensure diversity of causes and proposal styles, and eight finalists will be selected. Watch as their proposals are reviewed and scored by an expert panel of real-world funders. The agency with the highest score will receive a cash grant at the end of the workshop. All finalists must be present for the Reality Grantmaking session. Though applicants must submit requests for health and human services projects, grantseekers from all program areas are invited to attend and learn from the opportunity to listen in when funders evaluate submissions. Participating funders will also provide an overview of current grant opportunities and application guidelines for their respective health and human services programs. Grantmaker Panelists: The program is FREE but you must register at the Foundation Center’s website (www.foundationcenter.org/sanfrancisco/) to attend. NOTE: If you are a health or human service organization and would like to submit a proposal for consideration at this session, click here. |
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Writing Successful Grant Proposals This comprehensive workshop will teach you a step-by-step approach to preparing successful proposals (Day One), and then give you the opportunity for proposal review and feedback (Day Two). In addition to learning "how-to", you'll gain valuable experience in writing proposals and developing proposal components through instruction and writing exercises. For more information or to register, go to www.compasspoint.org or call them at 415/541-9000. |
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Writing Successful Grant Proposals This comprehensive workshop will teach you a step-by-step approach to preparing successful proposals (Day One), and then give you the opportunity for proposal review and feedback (Day Two). In addition to learning "how-to", you'll gain valuable experience in writing proposals and developing proposal components through instruction and writing exercises. For more information or to register, go to www.compasspoint.org or call them at 415/541-9000. |
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"Extreme Proposal Makeover" Based on a recent survey conducted by the presenters, this session will reveal the common flaws that grant makers cite as "pet peeves" when reviewing proposals. Using this data and sample proposals, the presenters will demonstrate the transformation of "ugly ducklings" into "beautiful swans" through critical review and careful editing. For more information, go to www.afpnet.org. |
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"Reality Grantmaking" Workshops Back by popular demand. You've experienced reality TV ........ now get ready for "Reality Grantmaking". In this workshop, participants will witness proposal review and decision-making as a panel of real grantmakers reviews proposals. The agency with the highest scores will receive a cash grant at the end of the workshop. NOTE: If you would like to submit a proposal for consideration at a workshop, see the RFP at the website listed below for each venue. You must be registered for the corresponding conference to submit a proposal and if your proposal is selected as one of the finalists, you must attend the workshop session to be eligible for the cash grant.
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| Diversifying Your Funding Base: A Half-Day Workshop for Health & Human Services Agencies Tuesday, April 12, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership 650 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94903 Have you lost a significant funding source – government or private – recently? Do you need to find replacement funds fast? In this half-day workshop you will learn a process to identify your agency’s assets and match them with fundraising methods that make sense for your organization. At the completion of the workshop participants will:
Fee: $45 for CVNL members; $65 for non-members. For more information or to register, go to www.cvnl.org or call 415/479-5710. |
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Writing Great Grant Proposals
NOTE: This event is free to any community-based
organization that has technology access and training as a driving part
of its mission, educational programs or client-centered services. |
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| Conference Workshop: "Reality Grantmaking" With Cheryl Clarke, Fundraising Consultant Fundraising Day 2004, San Francisco Tuesday, June 22 Back by popular demand. You’ve experienced reality TV ........ now get ready for "Reality Grantmaking". In this workshop, participants will witness proposal review and decision-making as a panel of local grantmakers reviews eight proposals vying for $1,000 in funding. The agency with the highest score will receive a grant for $1,000. NOTE: If you would like to submit a proposal for consideration at this session, look for the RFP at www.fundraisingday.org. You will be notified if your proposal is selected as a finalist. All finalists must be present for the morning Reality Grantmaking workshop session. For more information or to register for the conference, go to www.fundraisingday.org. |
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Getting Your Board to Ask for Major Gifts: A Train the Trainer
Session Most of us would love to have the kind of board members or volunteers
who are good at asking major donors for big gifts. But since most people
are uncomfortable talking about money, this often remains just a dream.
In this "train the trainer" session, you will: |
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Conference Workshop: "Getting Your Board to Give and Get" How do you get an appropriate gift from every board member if your organization doesn't have a history of board giving? How can you energize your board to be better at fundraising? Using case studies, Susan Fox will provide you with the keys to solve this perennial problem. For more information about this and other TMC conference workshops, or to register, go to www.tmcenter.org or call 415/399 2652. |
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International Fundraising Strategies and Techniques This comprehensive course covers both the principles and practices of effective fundraising. It will give you the theoretical framework upon which to build a successful and ethical fund development effort. It also covers the practical application of fundamental principles in standard development practices. For more information or to register, contact: |
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Conference Workshop: “Building a Successful Board-Giving Campaign” |
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Grant Research and Writing This popular workshop uses a step-by-step approach to the entire grant process. It covers the research phase including identifying prospects and making the initial contact, the grantwriting phase including essential parts of an effective proposal, and the post-proposal phase - so you'll know what to do while you're waiting for the grantmaker to say "yes." Participants will write several sections of a proposal and present them to the class for a critique. For more information or to register, go to www.media-alliance.org or call them at 415/546-6334. |
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Nonprofit Day: The Face of Change Conference Workshop Presented by Susan Fox: "The Human Face
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First Course: The Principles and Techniques of Fundraising This two-day course provides an overview of the fundraising profession and the fundamentals of the development function. It gives you the foundation and teaches you the skills to lead your nonprofit to its fundraising goals. Taught by seasoned professionals. For more information or to register, go to www.tmcenter.org or call 415/399-2651. Training Module Presented by Susan Fox: “Planning for Successful Fundraising” |
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Fundraising Day 2001: Fundraising
at the Speed of Light
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I Dare You
Conference: Putting Faith Into Action
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Achieving Success with Effective Fundraising This two-day workshop covers the principles and practices of successful fund development on the first day, with the second day focused on one fundraising technique -- writing corporate and foundation grants. You may choose to participate in one or both days. Board members, volunteers, managers and directors of nonprofit organizations, foundations, and membership groups will learn successful tools and techniques for developing and retaining sources of support. For more information or to register, call the Workforce Development Center at the University of Montana, 406/243-5617. |
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