Real Time Grant Writing

Do you want to build your grant writing skills? Join us for a two-part series that will teach you the components of a grant and give you a chance to practice writing one. 

Session 1: August 8, 9am-12pm
Session 2: September 12, 9am-12pm

Learning Objectives

• Identify how your organization matches a grant opportunity
• Understand what the grantor is requesting and how to answer in the space allowed

Description

Why are some grants successful and others not? In this two-part workshop series, you will have the opportunity to work on developing the techniques and skills for the submission of a successful grant application.

During the first session, you’ll learn strategies for identifying grant opportunities and writing the different elements of the grant application. 

In the time between the two sessions, you will get hands-on experience working on a grant application of your choice or practicing on a grant template provided by the instructor. You'll have an opportunity to submit your grant to the instructor for personalized feedback. 

During the second session, the group will collectively work through the different elements of the grant application and discuss strengths and recommended improvements based on your actual grants. 

Level

Introductory and Intermediate

Audience

Grant writers, program managers, executive directors, and anyone involved in the grant process at your organization

Presenter

Susan Simons, NNM, CFRE, has been working with and for nonprofits for over 20 years. Her experience in fundraising ranges from grant writing to events to annual campaigns. She has been a Certified Fundraising Professional (CFRE) for over 15 years and received her master’s degree in Nonprofit Management from Regis University in 2010. She now owns her own nonprofit consulting business, Simons Consulting Services, where she has worked with Solace Crisis Treatment Center, Cornucopia Adult and Family Services, Grant County Educational Foundation, United Way of Central New Mexico, and as Interim Executive Director with ALS-NM and St. Martin's Hospitality Center. 

If your organization is interested in applying for federal grants, consider joining us at the Grants.gov training on August 23.